THE GOVERI\MENT OF THE REPT]BLIC OF TRIMDAD AI\DTOBAGO

MIMSTRY OF EDUCATION

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF SECOI\DARYEDUCATION 2OI5

(Level 1)

SOCIAL STTJDIES

TIME: I Hour 30 Minutes(Students are allowed 15 minutes additional reading time.

Work can begin during this time.)

Student's Name:

School Name:

School ID

Student's Number

INSTRUCTIONS

Read the following carefully:

1. This paper consists of TWO (2) sections.

2. There are FORTY (a0) Multiple Choice questions in Section I. Answer ALLquestions in Section I on the Multiple Choice answer sheet provided.

3. Complete the following on the cover of this booklet:- Student's Name- School Name- School ID- Student's Number

4. Fill in the following information on the Multiple-Choice Answer Sheet usinga2HB pencil only (if it has not already been completed):- School Name- School ID- Student's Name- Student's Number- Date of Birttr- Subject

5' Record your answers for Section I on the Multiple Choice Answer Sheetprovided by shading the selected answer completely.

6' If you must change your answer, erase your first answer completely and thenshade your new answer.

7. On the Multiple Choice Answer Sheet DO NOT:

- Write anything on the top or sides- Staple- Punch holes- Bend the corners- Tear- Make stray marks

8' There are SD( (6) questions in Section rr. Answer FOUR (4) questions in thespaces provided in this booklet.

9. If you are finished before time is cailed, go back and check your work.

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SOCIAL STUDIESSECTION I - MULTIPLE CHOICE

Answer ALL questions in this Section

1. What is the term used to describe the

period in an individual's life whenphysical and hormonal changes

occur?A. Infancy

B. Childhood

C. Adolescence

D. Adulthood

Which of the following statements

listed below maY BEST describe a

student who is confident, accepts

challenges, is Productive and has

meaningful relationshiPs?A. The student lacks self resPect.

B. The student has low self esteem'

C. The student has self resPect.

D. The student has high self esteem'

3. Which of the following is an example

ofa peer grouP?

A. FamilY

B. Class

C. School

D. CommunitY

4. Two classmates wrote graffrti on the

toilet wall The Dean never called

them to be disciplined' What type of

leadershiP did the Dean show?

A. Charismatic

B. Democratic

C. Authoritarian

D. Laissez-faire

5. Which of the following functionswould a youth group provide to itsmembers?A. Wisdom and knowledge

B. Friendship and identitY

C. Safety and securitY

D. Needs and wants

Which of the following terms listed

below describes the condition ofindividuals who are serving prison

sentences?

A. Employed

B. Unemployed

C. Unemployable

D. UnderemPloYed

Roy was next in line for a Promotionat work. Ms. Smith, his suPervisor

told him he would onlY get the job ifhe went to dinner with her. What

type of experience was this for RoY?

A. Workplace relationshiP

B. Contract work

C. Sexual harassment

D. Risky behaviour

8. Which of the following grouPs is

associated with the Arena massacre

of 1699?

A. The Portuguese

B. The Africans

C. The Chinese

D. The Amerindians

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9. Sara wants to join a trade union ather workplace. Which of thefollowing is Sara exercising?A. Freedom of expression

B. Freedom of association

C. Right to the enjoyment ofproperty

D. Right to join political parries

A student intervenes in an incidentwhere someone from another classwas being bullied by an older studentoutside the school.What feelings/behaviour did thestudent display in the situation?A. Honesty

B. BraveryC. ApathyD. Humanity

'In 1950, the number of electedmembers in the Legislative Councilwas increased from 15 to l8 out of26. Members were chosen by theGovernor. There were to be fiveelected members in the ExecutiveCouncil.' History of Trinidad andTobago, Bridget Brereton, p99

The above extract refers to whichstage of government in the historv ofTrinidad and Tobago?A. Republicanism

B. Independence

C. Self-government

D. Crown Colony

12. A General was brought before theInternational Court of Justice (ICJ)for kidnapping and torture during anoutbreak of hostilities in his country.Based on the above- with which ofthe following is the InternationalCourt of Justice (ICJ) concerned?A. The overthrow of govemments

B. War crimes

C. Human rights and freedoms

D. War heroes

13 Which of the following terms refersto the person in charge of theTobago House of Assembly (THA)?A. Chairman

B. ChiefSecretaryC. ChiefMinisterD. President

Question 14 is based on the diagram below.

Legislature

Executive

We all have ourresponsibilities

14. Which term illustrated in the diagramabove is associated with the structureand function of government?A. Separation of powersB. Separation of parliamentC. Separation of church and stateD. Separation of cabinet

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15. Which of the following factorshinders Caribbean integration?A. Competition among territoriesB. Close proximity of territoriesC. Common culture and historyD. Similar lifestyle and dress

"The skills, talents and abilities of thepeople," refers to which of thefollowing?A. The labour force

B. The human resource

C. The economic resource

D. The physical resource

How can the human immune

deficiency virus (HIV) be

tansmitted?A. Through persistent diarrhoea

A. Exposure to swollen lYmPh

glandsB Through unProtected sexual

intercourseC. Exposure to sores and fever

18. Tom works as a Research and

Marketing SPecialist at High Tech

ConsultancY. In what tYPe ofindustry is Tom working?A. Primary

B. Secondary

C. Tertiary

D. Quaternary

19. What is sustainable development?

A. Development that does not

deplete natural resources.

B. Development that sustains an

industry.

C. Development that dePletes

nafural resources.

D. Development that does not

sustain an industry.

20. All of the following are benefits ofi ndustri alizati on BxcPPrA. It creates employment.

B. The government loses revenue.

C. Utilization of physical resources.

D. Linkage industries are created.

Question 21 is based on the pie-chart givenbelow.

The chart shows the ethnic

composition of Trinidad and Tobago

in the 201I census.

Which ethnic group makes uP the

majority of our poPulation?

A. AfricanB. Indian

C. MixedD. Other

Which of the following is part of our

natural heritage?

A. Fort George

B. The Red House

C. The Pitch Lake

D. Grevfriar's Church

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Question 23 is based on the figuregiven below.

23. The road sign above applies to thesurvival of which group ofendangered species?A. Marine LifeB. MammalsC. InsectsD. Plants

24. What is the name of the festivalcelebrated before the fasting periodof Lent?A. DivaliB. Eid-ul-FitrC. Corpus ChristiD. Carnival

25. To which aspect of our culturalheritage has Mr. Slinger FranciscoMghty Spanow) made a greatcontribution?A. Festivals

B. Food

C. Dress

D. Basketry

26. Which of the following is the BESTpossible reason for the developmentof Chutrey music in Trinidad andTobago?A. A desire to sell more music.B. The talent of the singers.C. Fusion of other musical genres.D. People buying more CDs.

27. Which of the following is the BESTway for Jane to help with theconservation of our flora?A. Join a community group

B Pick up beach garbage

C. Engage in reforestation

D. Rescue lost animals

28 What is the term used to describe apattern of weather over a long periodof time?A. Tropics

B. Climate

C. Weather

D. Zone

Use the information given in the table toanswer Question 29.

29. The table shows the Cricket WorldCup Schedule for 2015. What is theMAIN factor that determines themonth in which the cricket matchesare played?A. Venue

B. Organisers

C. Players

D. Weather

30. What are the benefits of bauxite,petroleum and natural gas to theCaribbean?A. Benefits for fisheriesB. Benefits for flora and faunaC. Agricultural benefitsD. Social and Economic benefits

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31. Which of the following is a commoncharacteristic of Trinidad & Tobago,Barbados and Jamaica?A. A colonial historyB. A republican government

C. Origin of Reggae music

D. Origin of Steelpan

Which one of the following is apolitical cooperation?A. Federation of the West Indies

B. Caribbean Community and

Common Market

C. CARIFTAD. CSME

"The Caribbean can benefit fromcooperation in tourism." Which ofthe following will show this benefit?

A. University graduates

B. Disaster preParedness

C. Cruise ship arrivalsD. Sports medicine

35. Why is the Main Ridge in Tobago a

legally protected Forest Reserve?

I. Revenue may be earned through

ecotourism

II. Several animals live in the forest.

m. The Pawi bird is an endangered

species which lives in the forest.

IV. The Tropical Rain Forest is

threatened bv deforestati on.

A. I and IIB. II and IVC. I, II and IVD. II, trI and IV

The map below is an outlir'e ofTrinidad and Toba.g.:.

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Which bodies of water are

represented by the letters X and Y?

A. The Atlantic Ocean and the Gulfof Paria

B. The Caribbean Sea and the

Atlantic Ocean

C. Columbus Channel and the Gulf

of Paria

D. The Gulf of Paria and the

Columbus Channel

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34. The landform yshown in the above

map is a / an ...A. BeachB. ArchiPelagoC. IslandD. Cape

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37. Why would the following items be

placed in a First Aid Supplies Kit?

Alcohol -Free Cleansing Wipes&

Distilled Water

I. Communication may be

disrupted making it diffrcultto access health

centres/hospitals.

I It may take weeks to regain apipe borne w'ater supply.

III. The items are sanitary and

will not cause wounds to be

infected.

IV. The water may be used fordrinking purposes.

A. I and IIB. II and IVC. L Itr and IVD. I, IL Itr and IV

38. Which area of wetland is identifiedby the area shaded black as shown inthe Map of Trinidad shown below?

39. Why does the City of Port of Spainhave the highest population density(over 4000lkm')?A Employment is available because

most government offices andshops are located in the City ofPort of Spain.

B. Port of Spain is located near thecoast and allows for trade andtransport ofgoods and people.

C. The landscape is low lying withgood drainage to encouragemovement of goods and people.

D. The University of Trinidad andTobago is situated in Port ofSpain and will result in a lot ofpersons migrating to Port ofSpain to study.

A Choropleth map of Tobago isshown below.

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40. Which area in Tobago has thehighest population density?A. North East

B. North West

C. South East

D. South West

A. Caroni SwampB. Los Blanquizales LagoonC. Nariva SwampD. Oropouche Lagoon

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SECTION IIThere are six (6) questions in this Section.

Answer any FOUR (4) questions in the spaces provided.

Personal Development

l. a) Give THREE (3) reasons why people need to work?

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(3 marks)

b) Apart from nearness to his place of residence, state THREE (3) other factors John Smith

would have considered in choosing a career?

l.

ll.

iii.

(6 marks)

c) Use the information provided in the passage below to create a resume for the individual

under the SfX (6) headings provided.

John Smith graduated from the University of Tradewinds in 2014 with a degree in

Mechanical Engineering. He had previously attended Grove High School from 2003 -2010.

Now that John was living at #3, Poui Lane, Rosetown, he felt he should apply for a job at

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Rosetown Industrial Estate. He would be able to get home early and have enough time to

engage in his favourite pastime of cycling. His neighbour, Will Green, who managed a

Human Resource Department in the Ministry of Finance, felt the 22 year old John would

make an ideal candidate for any institution and did not hesitate to gtve him a

recommendation.

Using the space provided, create a resume for John under the following headings. Be

imaginative with the information provided.

Name.

Address:

Date of Birth:

Educational Institutions and Period of Affendance:

Qualifications:

Hobbies:

Reference (s):

i.

ll.

(6 marks)TOTAL: 15 MARKS

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How We Govern Ourselves

l. a) Gve the meaning of the follow'ing terms?

I. Electorate:

II. Manifesto:

m. Constituency.

(3 marks)

b) Explain one (l) social effect and two (2) economic effects of war on a society?

I. Social Effect.

(2 marks)

il. Economic Effects:

i.

(2 marks)

ii

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(2 marks)

c) As the leader of a youth group in your community, suggest THREE (3)

strategies/activities that can be used to encourage young persons to participate more inthe political process of their country.

i.

(2 marks)ii.

(2 marks)iii.

(2 marks)TOTAL: 15 MARKS

Economic Growth and Develooment

3. a) Gve THREE (3) examples of the mass media.

(3 marks)

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b) Explain THREE (3) functions of the mass media in Trinidad and Tobago?

i.

ii

iii.

(6 marks)

c) State THREE (3) negative influences of television.

ll.

lll.

(6 marks)

TOTAL: 15 MARKS

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Our National Heritaee

a) State THREE (3) examples of local man-made heritage sites.

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ii

iii

(3 marks)

b) Gve THREE (3) reasons why the government should protect national heritage sites.

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ii.

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(6 marks)

c) Suggest THREE (3) ways in which the government can protect national heritage sites?

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(6 marks)

TOTAL: 15 MARIG

Caribbean Inteeration and Global Links

a) Distinguish bemreen weather and climate.

(3 marks)

b) Suggest THREE (3) ways that the tropical climate affects the lifestyle of persons in the

Caribbean region.

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(6 marks)

c) Give THREE (3) reasons to show why the Caribbean Sea is important.

i.

ll.

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(6 marks)

TOTAL: 15 MARKS

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Our Environment

Below is a map of Grove Park. Answer the questions below based on the map.

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a)i. Give the location of the lake in the North East corner of the map a four figure grid

reference.

(lmark)

ii. Using the eight point compass, state the direction of the Post Offrce from the place ofworship.

iii. On the map, put in the missing component/element.

(l mark)

(l mark)

Name the organization responsible for water management and production in Trinidad

and Tobago.

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ii. Identify ONE reservoir managed by this organization named in b) (i) above.

(1 mark)

iii. Explain two (2) ways in which the forest helps to management the watershed atGrove Park.

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b)

(4 marks)

c) Suggest THREE (3) strategies that can be used to ensure that Grove Park maintains thebeauty of the physical environment.

Stratepy l:

Strateg.v 2:(2 marks)

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(2 marks)

Strategy 3:

(2 marks)

TOTAL: 15 MARKS

END OF TEST

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