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Date May 2019 Marks available [Maximum mark: 2] Reference code 19M.3.HL.TZ2.c
Level HL Paper 3 Time zone TZ2
Command term Compare and contrast Question number c Adapted from N/A
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19M.3.HL.TZ2.c

Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere so December to February are summer months and June to August are winter months. Data on vitamin D deficiency levels were collected throughout the year for the Australian National Health Measures Survey. This was then used to analyse the seasonal effects of vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D deficiency levels for those who had their blood samples taken in summer were compared with those who had them taken in winter. The maps show the vitamin D deficiency by state between 2011 and 2012.

[Source: www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/[email protected]/Lookup/4364.0.55.006Chapter2002011-12]

Vitamins and minerals are both essential nutrients. Compare and contrast vitamins and dietary minerals.

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Markscheme

Not necessary to present answer in a table.

Accept other valid similarities and/or differences.

Award marks for complete lines only.

Examiners report

An important number could provide a complete answer but the similarities and differences between vitamins and minerals are unclear for many; too many stated differences of different nature between the two.