Settlements may change their function over time



Settlements may change their function over time

Name: …………………………………….

For a settlement which has changed its function in the last 100 years:

a) Name the settlement (1)

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b) State briefly the reasons why the settlement first developed. (2)

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c) Explain how and why the settlement has changed its function as it developed. (8)

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Levelled marking for question (c)

Level 1

Simple statements addressing the how part of the question e.g. “Dubai’s function changed from a trading and fishing port to an oil exporting port”

(1 – 3 marks)

Level 2

Developed points that by explaining why the change in function happened. May also refer to factors such as location and diversification of the economy away from oil e.g. “Oil was discovered in Dubai, but is expected to run out by 2025”

(4 – 5 marks)

Level 3

Fully developed answer that explains the recent changes in function, with accurate examples, and makes reference to Dubai’s location and other physical and human factors e.g. “Dubai is establishing itself as a location for high technology business in the Middle East and has built special zones for modern industry like Dubai Internet City.”

(6 – 8 marks)

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