CSEC Social Studies · January 2016 · Paper 2

31 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)2 marksState TWO factors that may cause adolescents to neglect the role of assisting in taking care of younger siblings.
2. 1(a)(ii)2 marksState TWO effects of the change in the role of men in the Caribbean family.
3. 1(b)4 marksGive TWO reasons why some families may express concern about the welfare of street children.
4. 1(c)(i)6 marksSuggest, giving full details, THREE strategies the Family Services Unit in your country may use to reduce the number of street children.
5. 1(c)(ii)6 marksExplain fully why EACH suggested strategy to reduce the number of street children is likely to be successful.
6. 2(a)(i)2 marksGive TWO reasons why it is essential to establish 'norms' within a family.
7. 2(a)(ii)2 marksState TWO ways in which cooperation within the family helps to maintain cultural traditions.
8. 2(b)4 marksIdentify TWO groups which came to the Caribbean and state ONE way EACH contributed to the culture of the Caribbean.
9. 2(c)(i)6 marksSuggest, giving full details, THREE strategies Caribbean governments may use to promote the acceptance of cultural diversity among Caribbean people.
10. 2(c)(ii)6 marksExplain fully why EACH suggested strategy to promote acceptance of cultural diversity is likely to be successful.
11. 3(a)(i)2 marksDefine the term 'franchise'.
12. 3(a)(ii)2 marksState TWO reasons why a political party presents a manifesto as part of activities for a general election.
13. 3(b)4 marksDescribe TWO ways in which the media can influence voters to exercise their franchise.
14. 3(c)(i)6 marksSuggest, giving full details, THREE strategies, apart from presenting a manifesto, a governing party may use to appeal to voters in a general election.
15. 3(c)(ii)6 marksExplain fully why EACH suggested strategy for appealing to voters is likely to be successful.
16. 4(a)2 marksDefine the term 'underemployment'.
17. 4(b)(i)2 marksIdentify TWO interpersonal skills which equip school leavers for the job market.
18. 4(b)(ii)4 marksExplain TWO ways in which Caribbean students can benefit from a technical and vocational education.
19. 4(c)(i)6 marksSuggest, giving full details, THREE strategies which the Ministry of Education in your country may use to enable technical and vocational institutions to prepare students for a changing job market.
20. 4(c)(ii)6 marksExplain fully why EACH strategy suggested to prepare technical and vocational students for a changing job market is likely to be successful.
21. 5(a)(i)1 markGive the term used to describe the process where gases such as carbon dioxide prevent heat from the atmosphere from escaping into outer space.
22. 5(a)(ii)2 marksState TWO ways in which atmospheric pollution is harmful to humans.
23. 5(a)(iii)1 markIdentify ONE non-renewable energy source that produces carbon dioxide.
24. 5(b)4 marksExplain TWO ways in which the Caribbean is affected by the overuse of non-renewable resources.
25. 5(c)(i)6 marksSuggest, giving full details, THREE strategies government may use to support the development of alternative energy solutions.
26. 5(c)(ii)6 marksExplain fully why EACH suggested strategy to support alternative energy solutions is likely to be successful.
27. 620 marksDefine the term 'independent state', identify TWO independent CARICOM states, explain TWO difficulties a CARICOM country may face because of its size, and suggest giving full details THREE actions CARICOM business…
28. 720 marksState TWO functions of the CARICOM Secretariat, explain TWO ways in which the free movement of people among CARICOM member countries may help reduce unemployment, give ONE reason why all CARICOM governments should enact…
29. 820 marksState TWO non-verbal creative ways in which artistes express their talent, identify ONE type of creative work that is protected and state the law protecting creative work, explain TWO ways in which an artiste may suffer…
30. 920 marksDefine 'disposable income', state TWO ways consumers can practise thrift, give TWO reasons why consumers may choose to buy more expensive CARICOM goods over cheaper imports, and suggest giving full details THREE…
31. 1020 marksDefine 'cruise passengers', identify TWO facilities Caribbean countries usually have to accommodate cruise tourism, explain how each facility benefits cruise passengers, and suggest to the Caribbean Tourism Organization…