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Question 18M.1.SL.TZ2.2a

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Date May 2018 Marks available [Maximum mark: 10] Reference code 18M.1.SL.TZ2.2a
Level SL Paper 1 Time zone TZ2
Command term Explain Question number a Adapted from N/A
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[Maximum mark: 10]
18M.1.SL.TZ2.2a
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Explain why the exploitation of common access resources, such as uncontrolled fishing, might pose a threat to sustainability.

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Answers may include:

  • definitions of common access resources and sustainability
  • diagram to show the negative externality associated with common access resources and/or demand and supply diagram
  • explanation of why the exploitation of common access resources, such as uncontrolled fishing, might pose a threat to sustainability
  • examples of the over-exploitation of common access resources.

Marks should be allocated according to the Paper 1 markbands for May 2013 forward, part A.

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