Global Perspectives · Oct / Nov 2024 · Paper 12 · Question 1

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1(a)[1]
From Source 1, what percentage of the total energy supply comes from hydroelectric power in Norway?
Assessment objective: identification of information
Main Annotations
Candidates should identify the following from Source 1:
45 per cent (%)
1 mark should be awarded for identifying the above.
Further guidance – the only acceptable answer is listed above. However, candidates may use their own words. Omitting the term ‘per cent’ or the ‘%’ sign is acceptable.
1(b)[2]
From Source 2, identify two advantages of hydroelectric power. Assessment objective: identification of information
Main Annotations
Candidates may identify the following advantages from source 2:
Waste free
No polluting emissions
Water for local irrigation
Access to clean drinking water
Sustainable Energy
Creates places for recreation
1 mark should be awarded for each correctly identified advantage. Further guidance – the only acceptable answers are listed above. However, candidates may use their own words.
1(c)[3]
Which advantage of hydroelectric power do you think is the most important? Explain why.
Assessment objective: creating a line of argument using reasons and evidence
Main Annotations
Indicative content:
Candidates may identify one of the following advantages:
Waste free and no polluting emissions
Water for local irrigation
Access to clean drinking water
Sustainable Energy
Can create places for recreation
Candidates may give the following reasons, any of which could be used, to justify their choice:
Has greatest impact
Affects most people
Ethically or morally most justifiable
Has multiple positive consequences
Creates spiral of virtue
Other reasonable response
The following levels of response should be used to award marks:
Level 3 (3 marks) Good response
Clear explanation of importance explicitly linked to the selected effect. Level 2 (2 marks) Reasonable response
Some explanation of importance. The link between the explanation and an effect may be implicit/unclear at times.
Level 1 (1 mark) Limited response
An effect is identified but with limited or no explanation of importance. Often unclear.
Level 0 (0 marks)
No relevant response or creditworthy material.
1(d)[6]
Explain why the development of hydroelectric power is an important local issue.
Assessment objective: creating a line of argument using reasons and evidence
Main Annotations
Indicative content:
Damage to local environment
Damage to fishing stock and animal habitats
Possibility of floods or droughts
Increase in taxes to cover building and maintenance
Limited locations for building
Waste free and no polluting emissions
Water for local irrigation
Access to clean drinking water
Sustainable energy
Creates places for recreation
The following levels of response should be used to award marks:
Level 3 (5–6 marks) Good response
Clearly reasoned, credible and structured explanation of importance. The local dimension is explicit.
Level 2 (3–4 marks) Reasonable response
Some reasoned explanation of importance. The local dimension is implicit at times.
Level 1 (1–2 marks) Limited response
Limited reasoning and explanation of importance. Explanations are partial, generalised and lack clarity. The local dimension is not apparent.
Level 0 (0 marks)
No relevant response or creditworthy material.
‘Using renewable energy has improved my business.’

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