DP Economics
Question 22N.3.HL.TZ0.a.i
| Date | November 2022 | Marks available | [Maximum mark: 2] | Reference code | 22N.3.HL.TZ0.a.i |
| Level | HL | Paper | 3 | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Describe | Question number | a.i | Adapted from | N/A |
a.i.
[Maximum mark: 2]
22N.3.HL.TZ0.a.i
Figure 2 illustrates the daily world price of wheat in US dollars (US$) per kilogram from August 2020 to February 2021.
Figure 2
Describe the information shown in Figure 2.
[2]
Markscheme
Wheat prices have been rising (from August 2020 to February 2021) [1]
And one of the following: [1]
- Wheat prices are volatile
- Wheat prices increased from around US$4.90 in August 20 to around US$6.60 in February 21
- The period saw two peaks (in Oct 20 and Jan 21)
- Wheat prices levelled off after (Nov 20 or Jan 21)
- Any other valid piece of information shown should be awarded.
A response which merely details the data may be awarded [1].
Examiners report
This question was generally well-answered although a small minority referred only to a general trend in the price of wheat.
