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QUESTION 15
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15 marks

Describing the distribution of rubber producing countries, indicate the major environmental issues faced by them.

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What the examiner wants

Describe where natural rubber is produced and what environmental problems those countries face because of it.

DiscussExplain the different sides of the issue, use evidence, and finish with a balanced view.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1Distribution: Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, India, Côte d'Ivoire, Malaysia, China≈65 words
  2. 2Environmental issues: deforestation, biodiversity loss, soil erosion, chemicals≈65 words
  3. 3Measures≈65 words

Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.

Answer plan

Climatic needsDistribution with a mapEnvironmental issuesMeasuresConclusion

Where marks usually go

  • Writing only about India
  • Not explaining why rubber grows in equatorial and tropical regions

Draw this

  • World map with leading rubber producing countries

Value addition

  • DataThailand and Indonesia are the two largest producers of natural rubber.Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries
  • India factKerala accounts for most of India's natural rubber production.Rubber Board, Government of India

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