CSEC Social Studies · 2014 · Paper 2

33 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.

1. 1(a)(i)1 markIdentify the family type to which Sam belongs.
2. 1(a)(ii)1 markState ONE likely role of the grandmother in the family.
3. 1(b)2 marksState TWO factors that may have caused the mother's role to change in this household.
4. 1(c)4 marksGive TWO reasons why Sam's father may think that his traditional role in the family is changing.
5. 1(d)(i)6 marksSuggest, giving full details, THREE actions parents may take to deal with any negative effect of the changing roles of family members.
6. 1(d)(ii)6 marksExplain fully why EACH strategy suggested in (d)(i) is likely to be successful.
7. 2(a)2 marksState TWO characteristics of primary groups.
8. 2(b)2 marksDescribe ONE way in which formal groups control the behaviour of members.
9. 2(c)4 marksState TWO reasons why formal groups tend to have a longer life span than informal groups.
10. 2(d)(i)6 marksSuggest, giving full details, THREE strategies which the leader of your school's Cultural Club may use to keep members together as a group.
11. 2(d)(ii)6 marksExplain fully why EACH strategy suggested in (d)(i) is likely to be successful.
12. 3(a)1 markState the final stage that bills pass through before becoming law.
13. 3(b)(i)1 markName the branch of government that is responsible for making laws.
14. 3(b)(ii)2 marksApart from 'freedom of expression', state TWO other rights that citizens of Caribbean countries have.
15. 3(c)4 marksExplain TWO reasons why citizens of a country are granted rights.
16. 3(d)(i)6 marksSuggest, giving full details, THREE strategies that government may use to build a positive relationship with citizens.
17. 3(d)(ii)6 marksExplain fully why EACH strategy suggested in (d)(i) is likely to be successful.
18. 4(a)2 marksName TWO characteristics of a population other than age and sex.
19. 4(b)2 marksDefine the term 'dependency ratio' of a population.
20. 4(c)(i)2 marksUsing Figure 1, give ONE possible reason for the large population in the age group 25–29.
21. 4(c)(ii)2 marksUsing Figure 1, give ONE possible reason for the size of the population in the age group 75 years and older.
22. 4(d)(i)6 marksSuggest, giving full details, THREE actions a government may take if the birth rate continues to decline.
23. 4(d)(ii)6 marksExplain fully why EACH action suggested in (d)(i) is likely to be successful.
24. 5(a)2 marksWrite TWO statements about the information shown in Table 1.
25. 5(b)2 marksState TWO sustainable agricultural practices which small farmers may use in the production of the crops shown in the table.
26. 5(c)4 marksGive TWO reasons why high quality agricultural products are important for CARICOM countries.
27. 5(d)(i)6 marksSuggest, giving full details, THREE strategies that the government of a country may implement to improve the quantity and quality of agricultural production.
28. 5(d)(ii)6 marksExplain fully why EACH strategy suggested in (d)(i) is likely to be successful.
29. 620 marksWrite an essay on 'Regional Integration: The Experiences of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)'. State TWO objectives of the OECS, describe TWO similarities that promote cooperation among member…
30. 720 marksIn an address as Minister of Trade on 'Caribbean Integration: A Response to Trade Liberalization and Globalization', define 'globalization' and 'trade liberalization', state TWO difficulties Caribbean states experience…
31. 820 marksWrite an essay on 'Ownership of the Mass Media in the Caribbean'. Define 'mass media' and identify TWO forms of media ownership in the Caribbean, describe TWO ways media ownership influences programmes broadcast,…
32. 920 marksIn an address on 'Savings: The Key to Sustainable Economic Development', define 'savings' and give ONE traditional form of savings, state TWO reasons why people save and explain TWO ways citizen savings contribute to…
33. 1020 marksWrite an essay on 'Developing Tourism in the Caribbean: Preserving the Beauty of Destinations'. State TWO factors enabling tourists to travel to Caribbean destinations, state TWO ways Caribbean attractions are marketed,…