N level Q2b,c,d,3

	(b)	Describe how the students would collect the data shown in Fig. 5.                       [3]
		[Students are to collect data for temperature and rainfall] Temperature – use a thermometer / maximum-minimum thermometer / weather tracker [compulsory] Rainfall – rain gauge [compulsory] Thermometer … read the base of the indices for maximum and minimum temperature Rain gauge … empty the rain water in the measuring cylinder and read the amount of rainfall in mm Record the information on a recording sheet. Instruments needed – 2m (max) Description of any one method of collection – 1m 3 @ m
	(c)	One student wanted to test the hypothesis that the temperature at site 5 would be very different from the other sites.  Using Fig. 4 and 5 explain the reason for the hypothesis and if the readings support it.                                                                                      [3]
		Possible hypothesis using Site 5 Places with concrete surfaces have higher temperatures than places with more non-concrete surfaces. [compulsory] Site 1 to Site 4, which are places with grasses, woodlands or under buildings, temperatures are lower than Site 5 which is at the concrete carpark. Site 1 to Site 4 average temperature is ……….. °C while Site 5 is higher at 16 °C 3 @ 1m
	(d)	If you were to explain the temperature and rainfall results found in the park, what other weather information could you collect?  Explain how this information would help you.  [3]
		Other weather information Relative humidity … higher the temperature, the higher the relative humidity Wind direction / wind speed … whether wind can help to lower the temperature Other possible answer: Check online weather station if the park temperature and rainfall is compatible.  3 @ 1m

3	(a)	Study Fig. 6, which shows the number of tourists arriving in Malaysia and the amount of revenue earned between 1998 and 2011.
		Fig. 6
		Compare the changes in tourist arrivals in Malaysia with the revenue earned between 1998 and 2011.                                                                                                                [3]
		Rise in tourist arrivals and tourist revenue between 1998 and 2011 2003, steep drop/decrease/dip in tourist arrivals and tourist revenue In 2007, while tourist arrivals remain steady, tourist revenue seems to increase more rapidly 3@1m
	(b)	Study Fig. 7 which shows the percentage change between 2009 and 2011 in tourist arrivals to Malaysia from the top 10 countries.
		Fig. 7
		Describe the percentage changes in tourist arrivals to Malaysia.  [3]
		Positive change in tourist arrivals from Singapore, China, Brunei and Indonesia Biggest increase from China Negative change in tourist arrivals from Indonesia, Thailand, UK, Japan and Philippines. Biggest decrease from Philippines 3@1m
	(c)	‘Variation in tourist arrivals is affected more by natural disasters than any other factor.’   How far do you agree with this statement?  Give examples to support your answer.      [6]
		[Natural disasters affect tourist arrivals.] Tsunami – Japan 2011; Indian Ocean 2004; Earthquakes – Christchurch, Szechuan 2008 Floods Typhoons; cyclones Other factors than can affect tourist arrivals; write on 2 other factors Political instability e.g. Thailand Diseases e.g. SARs, ebola, Economic downturn e.g 2008