GCSE (past) EXAMS - can you handle this?

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Question 1..


gcse economics - how we work- past exam questions

Past exam questions on work and labour markets

HIGHER LEVEL

• What do you understand by the term mobility of labour? (4)

• Consider the implications of an increasingly mobile workforce from the viewpoint of the firm, the worker and the economy.
a) firm (4)
b) worker (4)
c) economy (4)

• Discuss the policies which a government might use to create a more mobile labour force (7)

• Using the data given (see 2001 paper), show that despite improved qualifications and a narrowing pay gap, women still earn less than men. (4)

• Using the data and your knowledge of economics, explain the reasons for the pay gap between men and women. (6)

• Discuss measures which could be used to reduce the pay gap by:
1) employers (4)
2) the government (4)

• What might be the impact on the economy of achieving equal pay between men and women? Explain your answer.


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Question 2

Here are 4 questions related to the Natural hazards section.
Write down your answers and when you are finished click answer.Some of the questions may involve case studies; you are able to use your own case studies or ones from project GCSE.

1) Explain why the plates move across the earth's surface. (3 marks) Answer (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:popUp%28%29)


2) Natural hazards may have a great affect on a country. Explain what sort of problems a country might experience shortly after a natural hazard. (5 marks) Answer (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:popUp2%28%29)

3) LEDCs can not cope as well with natural hazards than MEDCs. Using examples you have studied explain why this statement is true. (5 marks) Answer (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:popUp3%28%29)

4) Why are some countries more prone to natural disasters than others? (2 marks) Answer (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:popUp4%28%29)

[DanB]

Its too late annd I am stoned for this sort of thing :lol;

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hey man dont talk to me im just the copy and past guy

[DanB]

Don't live in the past live for the future :D

[sArA]

I have done my homework like a good girl and now you want more!!!

typical.....you aren't a teacher are you 15% :shifty:


/me is suddenly suspicious :dry:

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NOw this Question is VERY interesting for all you Gamers out there
please read the Question1 twice

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Question 1

Explain what is meant by the term half-life.(2 marks)

The Answer

Nivi's answer: 'It means it has lived half of its life, that's why the graph goes down.'

Examiner's Note

Nivi has the right idea - but no marks. The half-life is the time takenfor half the atoms to decay. This question is quite common in exams so try to learn the answer by heart.

Now try another question:

Question 2

Calculate the half-life of this isotope from the graph.(2 marks)

The Answer

Nivi's answer: It takes 6 days to go half way through its life.

Examiner's Note

The right answer. However, it is always better to give as much detail in your answer as possible. This student could have shown their working. For example:


The start reading is 80 counts
Half this reading is 40 counts
It takes 6 days to reach 40 counts.
Question 3

To practise reading graphs further, have a look at the graph again and use it to work out:


How long the count takes to drop from 40 to 20.
How long the count takes to drop from 60 to 30.
The Answer

You should have an answer of 6 days each time.

[Jon L. Obscene]

What the Fuck!! ......is that? :blink:

Jonno :cool:

[DarthInsinuate]

NOw this Question is VERY interesting for all you Gamers out there
it's not at all interesting, its even less interesting when you get exponentials and logorithmns involved

[manker]

I don't know why gamers would find a radioactive isotope's half life interesting.

Altho' I find it infinitely more interesting than gaming :blink:

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since Darth finds this info trivial Economics (again)

gcse economics - international trade - past exam questions

FOUNDATION LEVEL

• In recent years, trade with the European Union has grown rapidly, so that today 50% of all visible trade is with the UK’s European Union partners.
a) what is meant by visible trade? (2)
b) suggest why so much of the UK’s trade is with the European Union (5)

• Supercakes Ltd is a company which produces cakes and biscuits. It is hoping to sell its products outside the European Union but in trying to do so it faces trade barriers.
a) What is a trade barrier? (2)
b) Why do countries introduce trade barriers? (4)

HIGHER TIER

Study the table and answer the questions below


Exports/Imports

£million

Visible exports

166,921

Visible imports

179,578

Invisible exports

50,807

Invisible imports

43,665


• Calculate the balance of trade (2)
• Calculate the current account balance (3)

• Explain how the UK’s current account balance would be affected by:
a) UK consumers buying more foreign holidays (2)
b) French consumers buying more cars from the UK (2)

• Explain the advantages and disadvantages of policies which a government might use to reduce a current account deficit (10)

• How might a slow down in the UK economy’s rate of growth affect the balance of payments? Explain your answer. (6)

• In what ways could a strong £ and high interest rate policies affect a car manufacturer in the UK? (6)

• What do you think are the main factors that determine the main export markets for UK goods and services? (10)

• Explain 2 ways in which a country might protect its domestic market from imports (4)

• Do you think that British membership of the single European currency will benefit UK firms? Give economic reasons for your decision. (9)

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for Manker

Question 1

Explain what is meant by the term half-life.(2 marks)

[manker]

It's the length of time taken for exactly half of the atoms to decay in any isotope.

Confusingly tho', it does not equal half of the isotope's life.

Since this was already answered above, do I get extra credit for the last bit? :ermm:

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You sound as if you know what your talking about hence you pass

now could somebodey please find the gsce question about @rt and ill know what im talking about

[Tifosi]

What age are GCSE exams for? 11 year olds?

;)

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What age are GCSE exams for? 11 year olds?

;)
If thats a GSCE Question what are the credits before i reply

[Tifosi]

If thats a GSCE Question what are the credits before i reply

What credit would I get for answering your question? :p

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yes but
i disagree its all relative
as in
if i was 1 year old and am a genius - do i get more media attention and die earlier
or if im 99yrs old and have a history of respectable effects.....
unlike Four years of Presidency......which requires All - but mostly competense
to summarize i need to finish my little project - which is rendering right now - 45min pending....
buenas noches