Economic and Industrial Systems · CSEC Geography

128 past-paper questions on Economic and Industrial Systems, part of Section III: Human Systems, from every CSEC Geography paper on Quelpr.

1. 3(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · 2022 · Paper 2What percentage of global energy comes from hydro?
2. 3(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · 2022 · Paper 2State the source that is the GREATEST contributor to world energy.
3. 3(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · 2022 · Paper 2Name the energy source that accounts for six per cent of global energy.
4. 3(a)(iv)2 marks· CSEC Geography · 2022 · Paper 2Calculate the percentage of world energy that comes from coal. Show your working.
5. 3(b)(i)4 marks· CSEC Geography · 2022 · Paper 2Differentiate between 'primary' and 'tertiary' economic activities.
6. 3(b)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · 2022 · Paper 2Name any TWO extractive industries found in the Caribbean.
7. 3(b)(iii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · 2022 · Paper 2For each extractive industry named in (b)(ii), state ONE country in the region where the industry currently exists on a large scale.
8. 3(c)6 marks· CSEC Geography · 2022 · Paper 2Explain TWO benefits that are derived from the development of the manufacturing sector in Caribbean countries.
9. 3(d)6 marks· CSEC Geography · 2022 · Paper 2Explain how any TWO challenges have prevented the setting up of EITHER aluminium smelters OR oil drilling in the Caribbean region.
10. Q501 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2001 · Paper 1Which of the following resources can be considered non-renewable?
11. Q511 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2001 · Paper 1Which of the following is LEAST important in the location of a fishing industry?
12. Q521 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2001 · Paper 1Which of the following is the MAIN reason why flour mills in the Caribbean are situated on coastal locations?
13. Q531 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2001 · Paper 1Which of the following BEST explains why the most common manufacturing industry in the Caribbean is food processing?
14. Q341 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2003 · Paper 1For which of the following industries is an abundant and cheap supply of electricity MOST important?
15. Q481 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2003 · Paper 1Which of the following explains why fresh flowers must be exported by air?
16. Q511 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2003 · Paper 1Which of the following resources can be considered non-renewable?
17. 7(c)(i)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Distinguish between 'primary industry' and 'secondary industry'.
18. 7(c)(iii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Compare fishing in the Caribbean with fishing in British Columbia (Canada) under: a) Fishing methods, b) Conservation methods, and c) Marketing.
19. 8(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2State which product increased by 800 tonnes between 1984 and 1989.
20. 8(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Identify which product had the HIGHEST production in 1989.
21. 8(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2State the production level of tyres and tubes in 1989.
22. 8(b)(i)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2On the sketch map of North-Eastern USA provided in Figure 7 on the insert, insert the names of the THREE industrial centres indicated by dots.
23. 8(b)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Draw a sketch map of a named Caribbean territory, showing a major industrial area and ONE other feature to indicate its location.
24. 8(c)(i)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Explain the difference between an 'import-substitution industry' and an 'enclave industry'.
25. 8(c)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2For EITHER an enclave OR an import-substitution industry studied in the Caribbean, explain TWO factors contributing to its location and development.
26. 8(c)(iii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Give THREE reasons why EITHER the North-Eastern USA OR the Lower Ganges Valley has grown into an important industrial area.
27. 9(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2State how many visitors travelled to Jamaica from the USA during that year.
28. 9(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Name ONE of the main destinations of visitors from the USA.
29. 9(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Name the MAIN source of visitors to the Eastern Caribbean.
30. 9(b)(i)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2List THREE ways in which seasonality affects the Caribbean tourism industry.
31. 9(c)(i)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Explain the difference between 'secondary industry' and 'tertiary industry'.
32. 9(c)(ii)a)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Accessibility.
33. 9(c)(ii)b)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Government Policy.
34. 10(b)(i)a)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2List TWO traditional exports from the Caribbean.
35. 10(b)(i)b)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2For ONE export identified, name ONE major trading partner.
36. 10(b)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2Describe TWO ways in which CARICOM aims to promote regional trade.
37. 8(a)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2On the axes provided in Figure 4, construct a line graph to illustrate the information presented in Table 3.
38. 8(b)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Name ONE area in the Caribbean where fishing is important.
39. 8(c)(i)a)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Accessibility.
40. 8(c)(i)b)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Climate.
41. 8(c)(i)c)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Government support.
42. 8(c)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Explain TWO factors that account for the development of the garment industry in the Caribbean.
43. 8(c)(iii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Explain TWO factors that have contributed to the growth of the fishing industry in the Caribbean.
44. 9(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Determine what percentage of energy used is derived from natural gas.
45. 9(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Identify which energy source provides 7% of the energy used.
46. 9(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Identify what is the major source of energy.
47. 9(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Distinguish between 'non-renewable resources' and 'renewable resources'.
48. 9(b)(ii)5 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Describe TWO problems affecting the fishing industry in the Caribbean.
49. 9(c)(i)a)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Transport facilities.
50. 9(c)(i)b)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Raw materials.
51. 9(c)(iii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Explain how policies by Caribbean governments have assisted in the development of the food processing industry.
52. 10(b)(ii)5 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Describe TWO ways in which trading policies of the European Union (EU) influence the trading patterns of Caribbean countries.
53. 10(c)(iii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Give TWO reasons why some Caribbean countries have sought to diversify their trading patterns.
54. 6(a)(i)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Complete the bar chart in Figure 6 to display the percentage GDP for each activity in low income countries using the data in Table 1.
55. 6(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2State the relationship between a country's income level and the proportion of its GDP derived from agriculture.
56. 6(b)(i)a)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Define primary industry and give an example.
57. 6(b)(i)b)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Define tertiary industry and give an example.
58. 6(b)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2State two benefits countries can gain from developing secondary economic activities.
59. 6(b)(iii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2List two ways Caribbean governments have encouraged industrial development.
60. 6(c)(i)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Account for the widespread occurrence in the Caribbean of either the garment industry or food processing, giving three reasons.
61. 6(c)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Suggest three reasons why Caribbean manufacturers may find it difficult to compete in a global market.
62. 7(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Determine the average yearly employment in agriculture for the period 1998 to 2001.
63. 7(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Determine the decline in employment in tourism between 1998 and 1999.
64. 7(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Identify the year in which employment in tourism was at its highest.
65. 7(a)(iv)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Calculate how many more persons were employed in tourism than in agriculture in 2004.
66. 7(b)(i)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Describe three ways Caribbean countries can benefit from developing ecotourism.
67. 6(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2008 · Paper 2Define the term 'economic activity'.
68. 6(b)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2008 · Paper 2For ONE type of economic activity you have studied, describe THREE changes that have taken place.
69. 6(c)12 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2008 · Paper 2Explain THREE challenges faced by any TWO types of economic activity in the Caribbean.
70. 6(b)(i)a2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Define and give ONE example of a primary industry.
71. 6(b)(i)b2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Define and give ONE example of a tertiary industry.
72. 6(b)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Outline TWO strategies used to encourage visitor arrivals in the tourist industry (other than marketing sea, sand and sun).
73. 6(c)(i)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Explain why Caribbean governments are giving increasing attention to the development of tertiary activities, including TWO reasons.
74. 6(c)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Suggest TWO causes for the challenges faced in the Caribbean by EITHER the garment industry OR food processing industry.
75. 6(c)(iii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Suggest THREE reasons why the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) can help Caribbean countries address developmental challenges.
76. 6(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2010 · Paper 2What is the trend in apparel exports over the period 1995 – 2005?
77. 6(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2010 · Paper 2What was the APPROXIMATE value of exports to the USA in 1996?
78. 6(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2010 · Paper 2What is the value of exports to OTHER countries (excluding the USA) in 1998?
79. 6(a)(iv)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2010 · Paper 2For exports to the USA, how many years had a value of 100 million or less?
80. 6(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2010 · Paper 2Name and give an example of TWO types of economic activities in the Caribbean.
81. 6(b)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2010 · Paper 2For a named Caribbean country, describe TWO factors which influence the location of a specific type of economic activity.
82. 6(b)(iii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2010 · Paper 2For the economic activity identified in (b) (ii), explain TWO challenges it faces.
83. 6(c)8 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2010 · Paper 2For EITHER food processing OR garment manufacturing, explain how the development of the industry in BOTH a named Caribbean country and EITHER Singapore OR Hong Kong is influenced by ANY TWO of the following: (i) Labour,…
84. 6(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Identify which country had the SMALLEST contribution of primary activities to GDP.
85. 6(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Identify which country had secondary activities accounting for approximately one-third of GDP.
86. 6(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Identify the countries where secondary and tertiary activities combined accounted for 90% of GDP.
87. 6(a)(iv)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Describe how the sectoral contributions of primary, secondary, and tertiary activities are similar across all countries except Country E.
88. 6(b)(i)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Define 'secondary industry' and state ONE example that you have studied.
89. 6(b)(ii)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2State THREE ways countries benefit from developing secondary industries.
90. 6(b)(iii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2State TWO economic factors that influence the location of a secondary economic activity.
91. 6(d)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Explain THREE challenges faced by ONE chosen primary activity (Fishing, Forestry, or Mining) in a Caribbean country.
92. 6(b)8 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Describe FOUR ways in which the food processing or garment industry is important in the Caribbean.
93. 6(c)(i)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2012 · Paper 2With reference to a named Caribbean country, explain how the tourism industry has been affected by the recent global economic recession, including THREE points.
94. 6(c)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Explain THREE challenges faced by either mining or fishing or forestry in a named Caribbean country.
95. 6(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Name the category of jobs that was not represented in 1946 but was included in 2003.
96. 6(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Identify which category increased by 11 per cent.
97. 6(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2State by how much the percentage employed in agriculture decreased.
98. 6(a)(iv)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Identify which category has the smallest percentage change.
99. 6(b)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Explain what is meant by 'secondary economic activity'.
100. 6(b)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Give one example of a secondary economic activity.
101. 6(b)(iii)a)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2State the main feature of heritage tourism and give an example.
102. 6(b)(iii)b)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2State the main feature of ecotourism and give an example.
103. 6(b)(iii)c)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2State the main feature of sports tourism and give an example.
104. 6(c)12 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2With reference to specific examples, explain three economic benefits of primary activities to the Caribbean.
105. 7(a)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Use the information in Table 1 to draw a pie chart.
106. 9(c)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Explain how the destruction of coral reefs in the Caribbean can adversely affect the tourism industry.
107. 10(a)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2On the grid provided as an insert, draw a bar graph to illustrate the data shown in Table 4, using a scale of 1 cm to represent 50,000 employees.
108. 6(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Identify the country in which Industry contributes 15 per cent to Gross Domestic Product.
109. 6(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Identify the country where Industry contributes the largest percentage to Gross Domestic Product.
110. 6(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Determine the combined percentage contribution of Agriculture and Industry in Anguilla.
111. 6(a)(iv)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Determine the percentage contribution of Services in Cuba.
112. 6(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Define the term 'tertiary activity'.
113. 6(b)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Describe THREE benefits of the tourist industry to the Caribbean.
114. 6(c)(i)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Explain TWO reasons why EITHER mining OR forestry OR fishing is important to the economic development of a named Caribbean country.
115. 6(c)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Explain TWO challenges faced by EITHER the garment industry OR the food processing industry in the Caribbean.
116. 6(b)(i)8 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Describe four benefits of either the garment industry or the food processing industry.
117. 6(b)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Select either garment manufacturing or food processing and compare two characteristics of the activity in a named Caribbean country with that of either Hong Kong or Singapore.
118. 6(c)8 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Explain two challenges facing tourism in the Caribbean.
119. 7(c)(i)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Explain two factors influencing the location of either forestry or fishing or mining in a named Caribbean country.
120. 7(c)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Explain two challenges faced by the economic activity selected in (c)(i).
121. 6(a)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2016 · Paper 2On the insert provided, complete the pie chart to show the distribution of the labour force in EACH economic activity. Include a title.
122. 6(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Define the term 'primary economic activity', including an example in your definition.
123. 6(b)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Outline the role of THREE factors in the development of the tourist industry in the Caribbean.
124. 6(c)(i)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Explain THREE ways in which tourism benefits Caribbean economies.
125. 6(c)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Explain THREE challenges faced by the tourist industry in the Caribbean.
126. 3(c)(i)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2017 · Paper 2Explain how any three of the following factors (Location, Climate, Physical features, Culture) have influenced the development of the tourism industry in the Caribbean.
127. 4(a)(i)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2017 · Paper 2Draw a sketch map of a named Caribbean country.
128. 4(a)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2017 · Paper 2On the sketch map drawn, indicate the location of a named industrial area.