YEAR 9 (13+) SCHOLARSHIP. March 2011 for entry in September 2011 GENERAL PAPER. School:..

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1 YEAR 9 (13+) SCHOLARSHIP March 2011 for entry in September 2011 GENERAL PAPER Name: School:.. Time allowed: 1 hour 20 minutes (including 5 minutes reading time) Equipment needed: Map (provided), pen, pencil, lined paper, eraser Information for candidates: 1. Write your name and school on this page. 2. Write your answers on the separate paper provided. Please put your name on all the sheets of paper you use. 3. There are two parts to this paper (Geography and History). Answer both parts, beginning each part on a separate piece of paper. 4. The paper will be marked out of 65. The Geography part is worth 35 marks and the History paper is worth 30 marks. Marks available are shown in square brackets [ ]. 5. A summary of marks and time available for the various sections is shown on page 1.

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3 STRUCTURE OF PAPER The paper will begin with 5 minutes reading time, during which you are not permitted to write or mark your paper. PART 1: GEOGRAPHY Total time: 40 minutes [Total marks: 35] Section A: Section B: 15 marks Answer all parts of the question in this section. The recommended time for the section is 20 minutes. 20 marks Answer one question in this section. The recommended time for the section is 20 minutes. PART 2: HISTORY Total time: 35 minutes [Total marks: 30] Section A: Section B: 15 marks Answer all the questions in this section. The recommended time for the section is 15 minutes. 15 marks Answer one question in this section. The recommended time for the section is 20 minutes. 1

4 PART 1: GEOGRAPHY Section A (Geographical Skills) Answer all parts of the question in this section. The section is worth 15 marks and the recommended time for the section is 20 minutes. Background The Honda motor works is located near Stratton St Margaret on the eastern side of Swindon (See Fig. 1 on page 3). The site, which used to be an old airfield, covers an area of over 1.5 million square metres. The level land is ideal for the factory buildings and there is spare land available should the car plant wish to expand. There are also excellent road links nearby including the M4 motorway. Good road links are essential for a motor factory because a vast number of component parts are needed to make a car. The large labour force of over 4,000 people also need quick and easy access to the Swindon factory. 1. Study Figures 1 and 2 (on page 3) a) In what direction is the photograph looking? [1] b) What is the six figure grid reference of the building labelled B on the photograph? [2] c) Apart from the buildings, what is the other major use of the land at the car plant? [1] d) What is the number of the main road at the bottom of the photograph? [1] e) What is the map evidence that the factory is built on an old airfield? [1] f) Why is an old airfield a good site for a car plant? [2] g) Why is a close main road network important for a car factory such as the Honda plaint in Swindon? [2] 2. Study the ʹBackground informationʹ (above). With the help of an annotated sketch map, suggest reasons for the site and situation of the Honda car plant. [5] [Total 15 marks] 2

5 Fig map showing the Honda car factory, Swindon km 0 ½ mile Fig. 2 Honda car factory, Swindon 3

6 Section B Answer one question in this section. Each question is worth 20 marks and the recommended time for the section is 20 minutes. 1. Rivers and flooding a) Study Fig.3, which shows a cross section of a river meander. Fig.3 (i) At which point is deposition most likely P, Q, R or S? [1] (ii) Why is erosion more likely at point S than point P? [2] (iii) Name and explain two processes by which a river transports its load [4] (b) Study the photograph below which shows part of a river and its flood plain. (i) Describe three likely impacts of flooding in the area shown in the photograph. [3] (ii) What methods can be used to reduce flooding? [4] 4

7 c) For a coastal or river flood that you have studied, give two causes, two impacts and two responses to the flood. (You should be as case study specific as you can) [6] [Total 20 marks] 2. Earthquakes and volcanoes a) Study Fig.4, which shows information about an earthquake in Sichuan province, China, which occurred in May Fig. 4 5

8 (i) Where was the epicentre of the Sichuan earthquake? [1] (ii) Name two settlements where over 20,000 people were killed by the Sichuan earthquake [2] (iii) Suggest three reasons why many thousands of people were killed by this earthquake [3] (iv) Explain the long term effects which are likely to result from this earthquake [4] b) Study Fig. 5, an article from a website about the Sichuan earthquake Fig. 5 (i) Explain why many people live in areas such as Sichuan, even though they are at risk from earthquakes. [3] c) Explain the causes of an earthquake which occurred in a named area which you have studied [7] [Total 20 marks] 6

9 3. Environmental issues a) Study Fig. 6, a map showing pollution of a river in an MEDC. Fig. 6 (i) (ii) Describe how the water quality changes along the river between points A and B. [2] Using information from Fig. 6, give two reasons for the change which you have described in (a)(i) [2] (iii) Explain why, in many countries, waste is released into rivers. [3] 7

10 (iv) River pollution is a threat to the environment. Explain what could be done to reduce this threat and improve the quality of water in rivers. [4] (b) Study Fig. 7 which shows newspaper extracts about three proposed new developments on an island in the Atlantic Ocean. Fig. 7 (i) (ii) Choose one of the proposed new developments and write down the number of the extract which you have chosen. Explain three different ways in which the development could damage the local natural environment. [3] Suggest three different strategies to ensure that your chosen development is sustainable? [6] [Total 20 marks] 8

11 PART 2: HISTORY Section A Answer all the questions in this section. The section is worth 15 marks and the recommended time for this section is 15 minutes. Harold Godwinson was he a good king? The following sources relate to the years Edward the Confessor, king of England, died without any children. He was followed on the throne by Harold Godwinson, Earl of Wessex. Harold s main rival to be King of England was William, Duke of Normandy. fealty = an oath made by a lord to his king, promising to be loyal. Source A This source was written in the late Eleventh Century by an English monk from Worcester. After the burial of King Edward, Harold, son of Earl Godwin, whom the king had nominated as his successor, was chosen king by the chief men of England, and on the same day he was crowned with great ceremony by Aldred, archbishop of York. On taking over the rule of England, Harold immediately began to abolish unjust laws and to make good ones; to give money to churches and to monasteries, and to show himself humble and kind to all good men. But he treated bad men with great severity, and gave orders to his earls and sheriffs to imprison all thieves, robbers and disturbers of the kingdom. He laboured personally by sea and land for the protection of his realm. Source B This account was written in the late Eleventh Century by a Norman, William of Jumièges. Edward, king of the English, sent the archbishop of Canterbury to Duke William of Normandy, with a message appointing Duke William as heir to the kingdom. Edward later sent Harold, the greatest of all the earls in his kingdom, a man great in riches, honour and power. He did this in order that Harold might guarantee the crown to Duke William by his fealty and confirm the same with an oath made as a Christian. 1

12 When Harold set out on his mission, he was carried along by the wind until he reached Ponthieu, and there he fell into the hands of Guy, Count of Abbeville, who threw him and his men into prison. When Duke William heard of this, he sent messengers and caused Harold to be released. Harold stayed with Duke William for some time, and performed fealty to him, in respect of the kingdom of England, with many gifts. After this, Duke William sent Harold back to King Edward with many gifts. King Edward completed the term of his happy life, and departed from this world. Then Harold immediately seized the kingdom, thus breaking the oath that he had sworn to Duke William. Duke William at once sent messengers to Harold urging him not to do this, and to keep to his oath. Harold not only ignored these messages, but led the people of England away from their obedience to Duke William. Source C This image is taken from the Bayeux Tapestry, created by the Normans at the end of the Eleventh Century, once Duke William had conquered England. The scene shown below is from Harold is shown with his hands on boxes containing the bones of saints, with William sitting on the left. The text at the top of the tapestry reads Harold made his oath to Duke William. 2

13 1. What evidence is there that Source A was written by a supporter of King Harold? Use evidence from the source to explain your answer. [5 marks] 2. In what ways do Sources A and B differ in their opinions of King Harold? Use evidence from both sources to explain your answer. [5 marks] 3. What message do you think that Source C is trying to give? Use evidence from the source (including the text) to explain your answer. [5 marks] Section B Answer one question from this section. Each question is worth 15 marks and the recommended time for this section is 20 minutes. 1. Making good laws was the most important task for any ruler in the period How far do you agree with this statement? Answer using evidence for one ruler you have studied, other than King Harold Godwinson. [15 marks] or 2. Rulers succeeded because they were successful in war. How far do you agree with this statement? Answer this question using evidence about any one ruler you have studied in the period , other than King Harold Godwinson. [15 marks] or 3. Explain the importance of EITHER religion OR trade in any one period of History you have studied. [15 marks] or 4. Life never improved for ordinary people. How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer using evidence from any period you have studied before [15 marks] 3