NSS Geography

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NSS Geography
Public Assessment
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Weighting ??
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Scope
Duration
Section/ Question type
Paper 1
A. Multiple choice 1 hour (20)
B. Data/ Skill-based Questions 1 hour (30)
C. Short essay questions ½ hour (10)
Paper 2
D. Data/ Skill-based Questions ½ hour (15)
E. Short essay questions ½ hour (10)
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Paper 1 Compulsory Part
Section Questions Suggested Time
A 40 M.C. 1hour
B 2 out of 4 data/skilled-based questions 30 minutes on each question
C 1 out of 3 short-essay questions 30 minutes
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Paper 2 Elective Part
Section Questions Remarks
D 1 of 4 data/skill-based questions the elective must be different from that in Section E
E 1 out of 4 short-essay questions the elective must be different from that in Section D
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Besides Geographical Knowledge, both papers may
include
geographical knowledge,
(i) Skills
subject-specific, generic
(ii) Map work
120 000 / 15 000 and/or simplified map extracts
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Sample Short Essay Questions (12 marks) ????????

• Explain how the geomorphological and geological
  conditions of an area have led to the occurrence
  of landslides. Evaluate the effectiveness of the
  measures adopted by the HKSAR Government in
  preventing this hazard.

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Landslides
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Sample Short Essay Questions (12 marks) ????????

• Is global warming a consequence brought about by
  human activities which have not been carried out
  in accordance with the principles of sustainable
  development? Can international cooperation help
  solve the related problems? Give reasons and
  cite examples to justify your viewpoints.

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Global warming
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Standards Referenced Reporting

• Standards are maintained over time using secure
  monitoring tests

Level Description
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4
3
2
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• The typical performance of candidates in each
  level described in view of
• The learning outcomes
• The assessment objectives