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Assess the impacts of world trade in a food commodity and/or a manufactured product on your life and the lives of people across the globe. [20 marks]
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Assess the impacts of world trade in a food commodity and/or a manufactured product on your life and the lives of people across the globe. [20 marks] This 17/20 mark example is worth an A. But with the essay plan included and the teachers feedback, you might get full mark. Please dont copy and o...

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Assess the impacts of world trade in a food commodity and/or a manufactured
product on your life and the lives of people across the globe. [20 marks]

AO1 = 10 marks, AO2 = 10 marks

AO1 – Knowledge and understanding of world trade in a food commodity and/or manufacturing product.

AO2 – Application of knowledge and understanding to analyse and evaluate the impacts of world trade in
chosen commodities on the lives of students and people across the globe.

Mark scheme:
Level 4 (16–20 marks)
• Detailed evaluative conclusion that is rational and firmly based on knowledge and understanding
which is applied to the context of the question. (AO2)
• Detailed, coherent and relevant analysis and evaluation in the application of knowledge and
understanding throughout (AO2).
• Full evidence of links between knowledge and understanding to the application of knowledge and
understanding in different contexts (AO2).
• Detailed, highly relevant and appropriate knowledge and understanding of place(s) and
environments used throughout (AO1).
• Full and accurate knowledge and understanding of key concepts and processes throughout (AO1).
• Detailed awareness of scale and temporal change which is well integrated where appropriate
(AO1).



Essay Plan:

Introduction:
- Briefly introduce the concept of world trade and its significant role in today's interconnected world.
- State the chosen commodity for analysis: bananas.
- Mention the importance of understanding the impacts of world trade, considering both local and global
perspectives.

Body:

1. Understanding the Pattern of Banana Trade:
- Provide an overview of the global banana trade, highlighting major producers and consumers.
- Explain the role of Transnational Corporations (TNCs) in the banana industry and their influence on
production, distribution, and marketing.

2. Geographical Consequences of Banana Trade:
- Discuss how international trade and variable access to markets affect students' and global lives, emphasizing
the issues of interdependence, stability, growth, development, inequalities, conflicts, and injustices.
- Analyze how unequal flows of money, ideas, and technology are linked to the banana trade, especially
regarding the control exerted by US TNCs in Central America and the economic consequences.

3. Global Consequences of Banana Trade:
- Assess the global consequences, such as the environmental impact of banana production, including waste and

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