Assess the relative importance of human and physical factors in creating global patterns of health and morbidity. [20 marks]
This 15/20 mark example is worth an B. But with the essay plan included and the teachers feedback, you might get full mark. Please dont copy and only use this as an exampl...
Assess the relative importance of human and physical factors in creating global
patterns of health and morbidity. [20 marks]
AO1 = 10 marks, AO2 = 10 marks
AO1 – Knowledge and understanding of competing national interests and TNCs in energy production and
distribution. Knowledge and understanding of the environmental impacts of a major energy resource.
AO2 – Application of knowledge and understanding to evaluate the extent to which TNCs involved in energy
production cause environmental damage.
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:
I. Introduction
A. Definition of global patterns of health and morbidity
B. Importance of understanding the role of human and physical factors
C. Preview of key points to be discussed in the essay
II. AO1: Knowledge and Understanding
A. Global patterns of health and morbidity
1. Relationship between environmental variables and disease
a. Climate and its impact on disease incidence
b. Topography (drainage) and its influence on disease distribution
2. Air quality, water quality, and their implications for health
B. Biologically transmitted diseases
1. Specific example: Malaria
a. Links to physical and socio-economic environments
b. Impacts of environmental variables on transmission vectors
2. Non-communicable diseases
a. Specific example: Coronary heart disease
b. Links to physical and socio-economic environments
c. Impacts of lifestyle choices
C. Key population parameters
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