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CSEC Geography Free ResourcesLIST OF CONTENTSCSEC Geography Syllabus Extract3CSEC Geography Syllabus4CSEC Geography Specimen Papers/ Mark SchemesPaper 01 General Proficiency60Paper 02 General Proficiency76Paper 02 General Proficiency Key and Mark Scheme98Paper 03/2 General Proficiency115Paper 03/2 General Proficiency Key and Mark Scheme129CSEC Geography Subject ReportsMay/June 2004135May/June 2005149May/June 2006163May/June 2007175May/June 2008183May/June 2009193May/June 2010202May/June 2011211May/June 2012222May/June 2013232May/June 2014244May/June 2015261May/June 2016277May/June 2018296May/June 2019312

GeographyGeography is concerned with the spatial distribution of human and natural systems and theinter-relationships between them. The study of Geography, therefore, prepares anindividual not only for a career in fields such as teaching, environment planning andmanagement, international relations and geographical information systems, but also helpsto develop skills that are beneficial in other fields. In addition, it contributes to moremeaningful and enjoyable travel and related leisure activities.The CSEC Geography syllabus, though not limited to a study of the Caribbean, focuses onareas that are particularly relevant to Caribbean students. The syllabus utilises field studiesto concretise the link between the subject matter of Geography and the methods ofinvestigation associated with it. By being engaged in the conduct of a field study, thestudent gets an opportunity to observe, experience, reflect on, and draw conclusions aboutthe intricate inter-dependence and inter-relationships that comprise the human and naturalsystems. A student completing the CSEC Geography syllabus should be able to makeinformed and rational decisions and act responsibly with respect to the human and naturalsystems.The syllabus is organised under three main sections:Section ISection IISection III-Practical Skills and Field Study;Natural Systems;Human Systems.

CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCILCar ib b e an Se con d ar y Ed ucat ion Ce r t if icat eCSEC GEOGRAPHY SYLLABUSEffective for examinations from May–June 2017CXC 02/0/SYLL 15

Published by the Caribbean Examinations Council 2015, Caribbean Examinations CouncilAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, ortransmitted in any form, or by any means electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise withoutprior permission of the author or publisher.Correspondence related to the syllabus should be addressed to:The Pro-RegistrarCaribbean Examinations CouncilCaenwood Centre37 Arnold Road, Kingston 5, Jamaica, W.I.Telephone: (876) 630-5200Facsimile Number: (876) 967-4972E-mail address: cxcwzo@cxc.orgWebsite: www.cxc.orgCopyright 2015, by Caribbean Examinations CouncilPrince Road, Pine Plantation Road, St Michael BB11091CXC 02/0/SYLL 15

The Geography Syllabus (CXC 02/0/SYLL 05) was revised in 2015 for first examinations in 2017.Teaching is expected to commence on the revised syllabus in September 2015.The amendments to the syllabus are indicated by italics.Please check the website www.cxc.org for updates on CXC’s syllabuses.CXC 02/0/SYLL 15

ContentsRATIONALE . 1AIMS . 2GENERAL OBJECTIVES . 2ORGANISATION OF THE SYLLABUS . 3APPROACHES TO TEACHING THE SYLLABUS . 3SUGGESTED TIMETABLE ALLOCATION . 4CERTIFICATION . 4DEFINITION OF PROFILE DIMENSIONS . 4FORMAT OF THE EXAMINATIONS . 5REGULATIONS FOR PRIVATE CANDIDATES . 8REGULATIONS FOR RESIT CANDIDATES . 8STUDY AREAS OF THE SYLLABUS . 9SECTION I – PRACTICAL SKILLS AND FIELD STUDY . 10SECTION II – NATURAL SYSTEMS . 16SECTION III – HUMAN SYSTEMS . 23SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT . 29RESOURCES. 46GLOSSARY . 49APPENDIX – EXAMPLE OF A COMPLETED STRATEGY SHEET . 51SPECIMEN PAPERS . 52CXC 02/0/SYLL 15

CXC 02/0/SYLL 15 The Geography Syllabus (CXC 02/0/SYLL 05) was revised in 2015 for first examinations in 2017. Teaching is expected to commence on the revised syllabus in September 2015. The amendments to the syllabus are indicated by italics. Please check the website www.cxc.org for updates on CXC's syllabuses.