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CSEC Social Studies · 2007 · Paper 2

30 questions and parts from this paper. Open one to see it in full, then practise it on Quelpr and get it marked against the mark scheme.

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  1. 1(a)2 marksState TWO functions of the family in the Caribbean.
  2. 1(b)4 marksDescribe TWO ways some Caribbean families preserve their cultural traditions.
  3. 1(c)6 marksGive THREE reasons why some young adults do not follow certain family traditions.
  4. 1(d)5 marksSuggest ONE strategy that may deepen relationships among members of a family in the Caribbean, and write a statement supporting your suggestion.
  5. 2(a)(i)1 markDefine the term 'Divorce'.
  6. 2(a)(ii)1 markDefine the term 'Rights of inheritance'.
  7. 2(b)4 marksIdentify TWO effects divorce may have on children in a family.
  8. 2(c)2 marksGive ONE reason why a couple may file for a divorce.
  9. 2(d)4 marksGive TWO reasons why laws related to inheritance are necessary.
  10. 2(e)5 marksSuggest to the Ministry of Social Services in your country ONE strategy social workers may implement to assist children of divorced parents, stating why the strategy will help.
  11. 3(a)(i)2 marksIdentify ONE Caribbean country with a Republican system of Government and ONE with a Constitutional Monarchy.
  12. 3(a)(ii)4 marksState TWO ways in which a Republican system of Government differs from a Constitutional Monarchy.
  13. 3(b)6 marksGive THREE reasons why people vote in a General Election.
  14. 3(c)5 marksSuggest to citizens ONE lawful action they may take if their human rights are violated by the government, and state why the suggested action will be effective.
  15. 4(a)2 marksName ONE renewable resource and ONE non-renewable resource found in Caribbean countries.
  16. 4(b)4 marksDescribe TWO effects natural disasters have on the renewable resources of Caribbean countries.
  17. 4(c)6 marksExplain THREE problems Caribbean countries may face if their agricultural resources are destroyed by natural disasters.
  18. 4(d)5 marksSuggest ONE way renewable resources may be conserved in the Caribbean, and state why this way will help conserve renewable resources.
  19. 5(a)(i)2 marksName TWO associated institutions of CARICOM.
  20. 5(a)(ii)4 marksList TWO objectives of the OECS.
  21. 5(b)6 marksExplain THREE ways Caribbean countries have benefited from membership in CARICOM.
  22. 5(c)5 marksSuggest to your Prime Minister ONE strategy to improve relations among CARICOM member states, stating why your suggestion will work.
  23. 617 marksWrite an essay on 'Healthy Living and Human Resource Development in the Caribbean'. Define life expectancy and infant mortality; state TWO factors helping citizens live healthy lifestyles; give THREE reasons to develop…
  24. 717 marksWrite a newspaper article on 'Choosing a Career'. State TWO factors to consider when choosing a job; list TWO procedures to follow when responding to a job advertisement; give THREE reasons why choosing a career is…
  25. 817 marksWrite an essay on 'Factors that influence consumers' demand for goods and services'. Define 'demand'; state FOUR factors influencing consumers' demand for goods and services; give THREE reasons for price increases of…
  26. 917 marksWrite an essay on 'Traditional Forms of Economic Cooperation'. Identify TWO traditional forms of economic cooperation; describe EACH of them; give THREE reasons why traditional forms of economic cooperation are…
  27. 1017 marksWrite an essay on 'Forms of Communication in the Caribbean'. State TWO steps in the communication process; identify TWO forms of communication used in the Caribbean; give THREE reasons why Caribbean people need to…
  28. 1117 marksWrite an essay on 'Communication between teachers and students'. Outline THREE factors contributing to a breakdown in communication between teachers and students; give THREE reasons why effective communication is…
  29. 1217 marksWrite a newspaper article on 'Promoting Tourism in Caribbean Countries'. Outline THREE ways a Caribbean government can encourage tourism development; give THREE reasons why advertising a Caribbean tourist destination is…
  30. 1317 marksWrite an article on 'Regional Funding Agencies and Tourism Development in the Caribbean'. Identify TWO regional funding agencies contributing to tourism development in the Caribbean; describe TWO ways these agencies…

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