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4 marksEconomic and Industrial Systems

CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2 · Question 6(c)(i)

Explain why Caribbean governments are giving increasing attention to the development of tertiary activities, including TWO reasons.

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  1. 6(a)(i)Complete Table 1 on the insert to show the sector angles, to the nearest degree, for St Lucia, and Trinidad and Tobago.[2 marks]
  2. 6(a)(ii)Complete the pie chart on the insert to show tourist arrivals for Barbados, St Lucia, and Trinidad and Tobago.[2 marks]
  3. 6(b)(i)aDefine and give ONE example of a primary industry.[2 marks]
  4. 6(b)(i)bDefine and give ONE example of a tertiary industry.[2 marks]
  5. 6(b)(ii)Outline TWO strategies used to encourage visitor arrivals in the tourist industry (other than marketing sea, sand and sun).[4 marks]
  6. 6(c)(ii)Suggest TWO causes for the challenges faced in the Caribbean by EITHER the garment industry OR food processing industry.[2 marks]
  7. 6(c)(iii)Suggest THREE reasons why the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) can help Caribbean countries address developmental challenges.[6 marks]

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