Landscapes Sample answer Region named z × 3 marks = 3 marks
In 2016, the greatest value of Irish fish was exported to the EU (€420 million approx.).
(ii) Explain briefly one reason why the greatest value of Irish fish was exported to this region.
Understanding the question zz
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The command word is ‘Explain’: the examiner wants you to give a reason for why something happens, using one or more examples.
As this question needs to be developed, it requires a minimum of 2 SRPs worth 3 marks each.
Sample answer
6 marks × 3 marks = 2 SRPs
As a member of the European Union (EU), any goods produced in Ireland have tariff-free access to the huge EU market of over 500 million. Therefore, fish caught by Irish-owned vessels on the EU market generally costs less than fish caught by vessels outside of the EU, making it more attractive to the customer.
(iii) The value of Irish fish exports to which region underwent the greatest percentage increase between 2015 and 2016?
Region named z × 3 marks = 3 marks
Sample answer Asia had the greatest percentage change, increasing by 12% in value.
(iv) Calculate the difference (in millions of euro) between the value of fish exports to the European Union and the value of fish exports to Nigeria & North Africa in 2015.
Understanding the question zz
Sample answer
Correct answer + working shown = 6 marks
The difference between the value of fish exports to the European Union (€400 million) and the value of fish exports to Nigeria & North Africa (€100 million) in 2015 is € 300 million.
The command word is ‘Calculate’: the examiner wants you to work out a value.
