iGeo 2008, Писмен тест — Задача 5. Pot-in-pot system
Questions — 7th International Geography Olympiad, Carthage, Tunisia, August 2008 · 10 т.
Внимание: Бележка към темата
The questions refer to a separate sources booklet (maps, figures, photographs, tables) and to worksheets 1 and 2; these are not in the archive, so the source material is not reproduced here.
Instructions for the students
This test consists of seven assignments.
The maximum total mark is 80:
| 1 | International tourism | 14 marks |
| 2 | Climate & climate change (global warming) | 12 marks |
| 3 | Bogotá (Colombia) | 11 marks |
| 4 | Energy and sustainability | 13 marks |
| 5 | Pot-in-pot system | 10 marks |
| 6 | Climates of China | 10 marks |
| 7 | Food problems | 10 marks |
Give only the required number of answers (reasons, examples, et cetera). For instance, if the question asks for two reasons and you give more than two, only the first two reasons will be marked.
Answer all questions on your answer sheets or worksheets.
Use for each assignment (1 - 7) a new answer sheet.
Write your name and country on each of the seven answer sheets and the two worksheets.
The sources booklet contains the maps and figures referred to in the questions. Please be aware that different countries use different number conventions. In the sources, Parts 1, 4 and 6 show a decimal point as a [.], e.g. 24.6, and divide numbers into 3s with a [,], e.g. 1,500. Whereas the sources for Part 3 show the decimal point as a [,], e.g. 24,6, and divide numbers into 3s with a [.], e.g. 1.500.
Time: 180 minutes for native English speakers
Attention: non-native English speakers are allowed an additional 30 minutes for the test.
Non-native English speakers are allowed to use bilingual dictionaries during the test.
You may use a calculator during the test.
Good luck!
Условие
Write your name and country on your answer sheet.
Study the source material in the sources booklet.
The climatic problems in many developing countries have long threatened the establishment of sustainable agriculture in rural regions.
1a In which climate zone is Northern Nigeria situated? [1 т.]
1b Which major climatic characteristic causes food to be spoiled in Northern Nigeria? [1 т.]
2 See source 1
Describe why the pot-in-pot device is particularly efficient in overcoming the food spoilage problem in such climatic conditions. [1 т.]
3 See sources 1 and 2.
Illustrate with four arguments why the pot-in-pot device is such a successful concept in regions like Northern Nigeria. [4 т.]
4 See the introductory paragraphs and sources 1 and 2.
Benefiting from Mohammed Bah Abba’s project, farmers sell products on demand nowadays and family income level rises noticeably in the communities where the pot-in-pot device has been widely adopted.
In addition to the economic effect, describe three positive impacts of this project on societal aspects of the rural communities. [3 т.]
Отговори
- 1a semi-arid climate / As and/or BS climate (Köppen classification)
- 1b high temperature
Решение
1a (1m)
semi-arid climate / As and/or BS climate (Köppen classification)
1b (1m)
high temperature
2 (1m)
With the pot-in-pot device a drop in temperature can be realized inside the inner pot which causes less spoilage of food.
3 (4m)
Four of the following arguments (each good answer 1 mark):
- The technique of making pottery is relatively simple and local people are skilled at doing it.
- The supply of raw materials is presumably abundant in the local area since it is a traditional skill.
- Energy demand is limited, either to make it or to use it.
- The price of the product can be kept affordable for the local people and it is also cheap to maintain.
- The device is so simple that it is easy to use.
4 (3m)
Three of the following answers (each good answer 1 mark):
- Offering job opportunity → reducing migration.
- Liberating girls from daily work of selling food products → increasing access to education for girls.
- Preventing rapid decay of food → raising public health.
- Allowing women more involvement in the community → emancipation of women.
- Allowing investment in improved agricultural productivity and housing → increasing well being in general / better prospects (hope) for the future.
Total = 10 marks
Оригинал в Архива: 2008Assignments.pdf · официални решения: 2008MarkingScheme.pdf