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Issue Evaluation

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Use sources to justify your choice.

Key Facts

  • Issue evaluation tests judgement and evidence use.
  • High-mark questions need a clear final decision.
  • Use data from sources to support points.
  • Consider short and long-term impacts.

Topics Covered

Decision-Making

What you need to know

  • Weigh economic, social, and environmental impacts.

Exam Tips

  • Use evidence from sources to justify choices.

Stakeholders

What you need to know

  • Different groups have different priorities.

Exam Tips

  • Mention who benefits and who loses.

Key Terms

Stakeholder

A person or group affected by a decision.

Sustainability

Meeting needs without harming future generations.

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Common Exam Questions

Use the sources to justify the best option for a development project.

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Model Answer

Select the option with the best balance of jobs, cost, and environmental impact, using figures from the sources.

What examiners want to see

  • Comparison of options and a justified decision.

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