1 The diagram shows part of the water cycle. process Key A ocean B (a) State the names of processes A and B. A … B … [2] (b) Some countries with large stores of fresh water cannot supply enough drinking water to their populations. Suggest reasons why. … … … … … … [3] [Total: 5]

1(a) A evaporation; B (surface) run-off; 2 1(b) any three from: stores (geographically) inaccessible, e.g. underground, in mountains; population geographically inaccessible, e.g. widely-scattered; water may be frozen; inefficiency / expense, of distribution system; some (fresh) water sources, contaminated / polluted / unsafe to drink; reference to lack of treatment, facilities / infrastructure; 3

1 The diagram shows part of the water cycle. process Key A ocean B (a) State the names of processes A and B. A … B … [2] (b) Some countries with large stores of fresh water cannot supply enough drinking water to their populations. Suggest reasons why. … … … … … … [3] [Total: 5]

1(a) A evaporation; B (surface) run-off; 2 1(b) any three from: stores (geographically) inaccessible, e.g. underground, in mountains; population geographically inaccessible, e.g. widely-scattered; water may be frozen; inefficiency / expense, of distribution system; some (fresh) water sources, contaminated / polluted / unsafe to drink; reference to lack of treatment, facilities / infrastructure; 3

1 (a) Statements A to G describe the process of eutrophication. The statements are not in the correct order. A algae and aquatic plants die B decomposers use up oxygen C excess fertiliser runs off into rivers D fish and other organisms die E nutrient enrichment causes algal bloom F overuse of fertiliser G sunlight blocked reducing photosynthesis Write the letters of the statements, A to G, in the correct order. Two have been completed for you. F D [3] (b) Water containing toxic substances causes bioaccumulation in organisms. Describe the meaning of bioaccumulation. … … … … [2] [Total: 5]

1(a) (F overuse of fertiliser) C excess fertiliser runs off into rivers E nutrient enrichment causes algal bloom G sunlight blocked reducing photosynthesis A algae and aquatic plants die B decomposers use up oxygen (D fish and other organisms die) 1 correct; 3 correct; 5 correct; 3 1(b) toxins / chemicals are ingested or absorbed; faster than lost / excreted; 2

2 (a) Typhoid is an infectious bacterial disease. People are infected by eating or drinking contaminated food or water. Give reasons why typhoid is more likely to occur in informal settlements (shanty towns) than in planned urban areas. … … … … … … [3] (b) State the name of one other infectious bacterial disease that is caused by eating or drinking contaminated food or water. … [1] [Total: 4]

2(a) any three from: overcrowding; lack of sanitation / open sewers; lack of clean drinking water; no access to vaccinations / lack of health care; no, regulation / control, of pollution; lack of organised health education; 3 2(b) cholera / AVP; 1

3 The poster shows a health campaign about preventing the spread of cholera. STOP CHOLERA PREVENTION TIPS 1 2 3 4 wash your hands with soap have a vaccination drink safe water keep cooking areas clean (a) Explain how these prevention tips can reduce the spread of cholera. … … … … … … [3] (b) Suggest why there are more outbreaks of cholera in less economically developed countries (LEDCs) than in more economically developed countries (MEDCs). … … … … [2] [Total: 5]

3(a) any three from: drink safe water; cholera is a water-borne disease; wash your hands with soap; spread by touch / contaminate food or people / prevent transmission / eq; have a vaccination; prevent infection / reduces spread / allows humans to fight the infection / lead to eradication / provides immunity; keep cooking areas clean; prevents (cross) contamination; 3 3(b) any two from: LEDC / ora: less effective sanitation; fewer sources of clean water; less access to, medical care / vaccinations; different economic priorities; less awareness; larger number of informal settlements; AVP; 2

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