S2 Geography- Types of questions/ LORMS

Question 1

READ ME FIRST:

• This list is not exhaustive (There may be other ways a question can be phrased)
• Marks might be allocated differently and different sections may be given different marks (Subjective to teacher/ marking scheme)
• The format can be changed, just make sure that all of the important/ main points are in the answers
• Its always better to overwrite than to underwrite

Answer 1

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Question 2

STATE the advantages/ cons/ types of …

Answer 2

[One mark per point]
Answer:
It is/ They are … (e.g. Separation of work and residential areas)

• No reason or elaboration required, unless told to.

Question 3

Describe the TREND

Answer 3

• Maximum value
• Minimum value
• General trend: (E.g. There is an increase/ decrease in precipitation OVER THE 12 months)

Question 4

IDENTIFY and DESCRIBE

Answer 4

[Main point, mark(s) for elaboration, example (Subjective) ]
Step 1: State point/ strategy
Step 2: Elaborate
(Advantages and disadvantages not needed), unless told to describe the pros and cons OR evaluate
NOTE: Not exhaustive (There are exceptions)

Question 5

LORMS > Explain/ With reference to examples, explain ( >4 marks)

Answer 5

Steps:

• Find if specific place/ location needed
• State strategies/ points (Number of points asked)
• Write Introduction (List down in a full sentence)
• Point (The first… is …)
• Evidence (Location, if not specific write it)
• Elaborate (Explain fully, pros and cons not required unless told by the question)
• Link (Hence, ___ / and ___ helps to .. )

Follow the same guideline for second point.

END: Conclusion > Therefore, ___ and ___ helps to…

Question 6

Evaluate the effectiveness (> 4 marks)

Answer 6

Steps:
- Point
- Evidence (The first strategy is practised at, be specific)
- Elaborate, Include Effectiveness (Pros and Cons)
Example: It helps to… // However it is (Expensive, hence may not be feasible in less developed countries, etc)
- Link (Hence ….)

One example of writing the conclusion (Should be correct)
Link: bit.ly/LORMS