0457.1.7.13 — AO1 Research, analysis and evaluation • design, carry out and evaluate research into current global issues, their causes and consequences an: past paper questions
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- 0457/13 · October/November 2021 · Q1a[1]
According to Source 1, by how much is global energy use estimated to increase between 2020 and 2035?
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Identify two advantages of solar power, from Source 2.
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Which advantage of solar power do you think is most important? Explain why.
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Explain one global advantage and one local disadvantage of solar power. Global advantage: Local disadvantage:
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‘It is easy to use less energy in your home.’ What are the strengths and weaknesses of the argument supporting this claim?
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‘Most people know that climate change is affected by energy use.’ How could you test this claim? You may consider the types of information, sources of evidence or methods you might use.
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Identify one fact from Dhia’s statement. Explain why this is a fact.
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Which argument is more convincing, Dhia’s or Arif’s? Your answer should consider both arguments and you should support your point of view with their words. You should also consider: • • • the strength of their reasoning and evidence their use of language the different kinds of information used.
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A government wants to take action to protect the environment. The following actions are being considered: • • • generate more electricity from solar and wind power encourage people to use less electricity in their home educate people about the causes of climate change. Which one of these actions would you recommend to...
See it on the paper → - 0457/13 · May/June 2021 · Q1a[1]
Identify the percentage of the world’s population who are migrants, from Source 1.
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Identify two human rights issues affecting refugees, from Source 2.
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‘People think that refugees are a problem.’ How could you test this claim? You may consider the types of information, sources of evidence or methods you might use.
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Identify one fact from Jose’s statement. Explain why this is a fact.
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Which argument is more convincing, Jose’s or Paola’s? Your answer should consider both arguments and you should support your point of view with their words. You should also consider: • • • the strength of their reasoning and evidence their use of language the different kinds of information used.
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A government wants to improve the lives of refugees coming to their country. The following actions are being considered: • • • raise awareness about the experiences of refugees encourage businesses to give jobs to refugees reduce the number of refugees allowed to live in the country. Which one of these actions would yo...
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Identify one fact from Kaito’s statement.
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why Nikita’s statement might be biased.
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Identify the region of the world with the highest number of internet users, from Source 1.
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Identify two advantages of the internet for young people, from Source 2.
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‘The costs of technology are increasing every year.’ How would you test this claim? You should consider the types of information, sources of evidence or methods you might use.
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What examiners said
Nearly all candidates correctly identified from Source 1, that global energy use is estimated to increase by 50 per cent between 2020 and 2035 and therefore gained the maximum of one mark.
— Examiner report, October/November 2021, 0457/13 Q1(a) (Cambridge)
Almost all candidates were able to identify two advantages of solar power from Source 2, and therefore gained the maximum of two marks.
— Examiner report, October/November 2021, 0457/13 Q1(b) (Cambridge)
Most candidates responded very well to this question, identifying and justifying an advantage of solar power which, in their opinion, was the most important. Most candidates chose to discuss the production of less noise and pollution, the reduction in dependency on fossil fuels and the provision of electricity to people not connected to a national supply. The most common justifications given by c...
— Examiner report, October/November 2021, 0457/13 Q1(c) (Cambridge)
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