Writing Task 1: Maps and Process Diagrams Flashcards
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A map shows a bridge that was not present in 1990 but appears in 2020. Which sentence is best?
Answer: A bridge has been constructed across the river since 1990.
Present perfect passive ('has been constructed') correctly describes a change from a past point to the present, matching the map comparison.
Which sentence accurately uses 'while' to compare two simultaneous stages in a process?
Answer: While the mixture is heated, the moulds are being prepared.
'While' with two concurrent present passive/progressive forms correctly shows two simultaneous stages in the same process.
Which spatial phrase is most accurate for describing a feature to the left of the centre on a map?
Answer: To the west of the town centre
Standard map orientation places west to the left; 'to the west of' is the correct geographical description for a feature to the left of centre.
A process description says 'At this point, the liquid cools down and solidifies.' This sentence is an example of:
Answer: A cause-and-effect relationship described in present active voice
The sentence shows a sequence with cause and effect (cooling causes solidification) in present active voice, which is acceptable for natural scientific processes.
How should you handle a process diagram that shows a cyclical process (e.g., the water cycle)?
Answer: Note in the overview that the process is cyclical, then describe the stages from an identifiable starting point
Acknowledging the cyclical nature in the overview shows understanding of the diagram; choosing a logical start point ensures a coherent body paragraph.
The word 'subsequently' is best used to:
Answer: Show that one stage follows another in a process
'Subsequently' means 'afterwards' and is a formal sequencing linker, correctly used to show that one stage follows another.
Which of the following best describes what to include in a Task 1 map body paragraph?
Answer: Specific changes to named locations, using precise spatial and change vocabulary
Body paragraphs should describe specific changes using precise vocabulary; opinions, predictions, or mere lists of features are not appropriate.