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6 marksEconomic and Industrial Systems

CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2 · Question 6(c)(i)

Explain TWO reasons why EITHER mining OR forestry OR fishing is important to the economic development of a named Caribbean country.

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  1. 6(a)(i)Identify the country in which Industry contributes 15 per cent to Gross Domestic Product.[1 mark]
  2. 6(a)(ii)Identify the country where Industry contributes the largest percentage to Gross Domestic Product.[1 mark]
  3. 6(a)(iii)Determine the combined percentage contribution of Agriculture and Industry in Anguilla.[1 mark]
  4. 6(a)(iv)Determine the percentage contribution of Services in Cuba.[1 mark]
  5. 6(b)(i)Define the term 'tertiary activity'.[2 marks]
  6. 6(b)(ii)Describe THREE benefits of the tourist industry to the Caribbean.[6 marks]
  7. 6(c)(ii)Explain TWO challenges faced by EITHER the garment industry OR the food processing industry in the Caribbean.[6 marks]

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