The prescribed dosage of the stimulus is very large, at 14 per cent of gdp. Question 16 6 marks please turn over 2001 higher school certificate examination geography 162a 9 centre number student number. Tax credits for individuals people who filed tax returns for either 2007 or 2008 could qualify for recovery rebates. Students learning english as an additional language or dialect eald national literacy and numeracy learning progressions. Ear question was good the same as my trial but i am. This advice is intended to help teachers implement the syllabus in their school setting.
The size of the stimulus package depends on how deep and long the recession turns out to be. Candidates should be looking at the stimulus booklet and asking exactly what the questions in the multiple choice and short answers are asking them to do with. General instructions reading time 5 minutes working time 3 hours write using black pen boardapproved calculators may be used a stimulus booklet is provided with this paper. The united states subsequently ran annual deficits in excess. Other important actions included the bank stress tests, and the ensuing financial capital infusions of the capital purchase program. Rural populations would benefit disproportionately from the expansion of medicaid nationwide 43. The act was a response to weakness in the economy and prospects for more substantial deterioration in spending and in the labor. The act provides several kinds of stimulus intended to boost the us economy in 2008 and to avoid or lessen an economic recession. Question 16 8 marks marks 2 3 refer to source d on page 2 of the stimulus booklet to answer parts ab. By dr jesse hastings department of geography, national university of. Using data from the 2008 and 2009 hilda surveys, the results show that these cash payments reduced the risk of poverty and stimulated consumption expenditure. The english standard examination specifications can be found in the assessment and reporting in english standard stage 6 document. By contrast, the spread of the new virus is not necessarily dictated by the geographical. Join in on our online ecosystem by participating in vital hsc geography discussion.
The act was signed by president bush on february, 2008. This comprehensive study guide covers every topic in the last two sections ofthe hsc geography course and has been specifically created to maximise exam success. The economic activity selected can be from a wide range of activities such as wheat farming, hydroponics, viticulture, textiles, tourism, advertising, retailing, wholesaling, information technologies, financial and business services industries. Questions may include stimulus materials such as maps, charts, tables, diagrams, photographs or prose or any combination of these. Hsc geography exam discussion read 2602 times tweet share. Rural healthy people 2020 southwest rural health research center. Bush and obama administrations passed multiple stimulus policies. The house and senate on february 7, 2008 passed the economic stimulus act of 2008.
President obama has signed one of the largest rescue packages since the great depression to revive the u. Presentations are listed at the end, and three of the four are available online on february, 2008, president bush signed into law the economic. Household stimulus package which was composed by three main cash payments. The first hsc examination for the new english advanced stage 6 syllabus will be held in 2019. Agta is the national professional subject association serving geography teachers in. Hsc chapter 6 theory booklet bivariate data with youtube links bodgers. Pdf geographic distribution of the federal stimulus of 2009. This stimulus booklet is a prescribed text for students in the english standard, english advanced and english esl courses for 2004 and 2005. Stimulus response essays queensland curriculum and. Economists warn of the need to keep spending targeted, timely, and temporary. General instructions reading time 5 minutes working time 3 hours write using black or blue pen boardapproved calculators may be used a stimulus booklet is provided with this paper write your centre number and student number at the top of pages 9, 11 and.
A wealth of stimulus material including a diverse range of maps, graphs. The fullfledged chinese stimulus effort began on 5 november 2008. Economic stimulus plan council on foreign relations. Hsc geographypeople and economic activity wikibooks. The economic stimulus act of 2008 had three main parts. Consumer expenditure survey results on the 2008 economic stimulus payments tax rebates in may 2008, the internal revenue service irs started mailing economic stimulus payments also called tax rebates to an estimated million income tax filers. This was the day of a state council meeting that decided on the 4 trillion rmb investment effort, an amount equal to 12. Geography 2008 hsc exam pack nsw education standards.
Centre number student number use the stimulus booklet and your knowledge of geography to answer questions 2124 in the spaces provided. The basic facts of this 4 trillion rmb plan are well known. Stimulus texts 14 aos journeys stimulus booklet pdf the road not taken robert frost youtube clip of road not taken the ivory trail novel cover the wind in the willows novel extract journey to the interior margaret atwood optional examine each stimulus text. The board determined that student performance in the examinations from 2001 onwards would be reported in relation to standards or levels of achievement. Extensive hsc geography notes to syllabus dot points, include current up to date statistics and case studies. Global economic activity a description of the nature, spatial patterns and future directions of one economic activity in a global context. This guide has been designed to meet all study needs, providing uptodate information in an easytouse format. Geography maharashtra hsc board past paper hsc higher. This economic letter summarizes the presentations at a symposium held at the federal reserve bank of san francisco on may 9, 2008, sponsored by the banks center for the study of innovation and productivity csip. Centre number section ii 25 marks student number attempt questions 1618 allow about 45 minutes for this section use the stimulus booklet and your knowledge of geography to answer questions 1618 in the spaces provided. Geography is concerned with spatial expression, human and natural systems and the interrelationships between them. General instructions reading time 5 minutes working time 3 hours write using black pen boardapproved calculators may be used a stimulus booklet is provided with this paper write your centre number and student number at the top of pages 9, 11, and 15. Geographic distribution of the federal stimulus of 2009 article pdf available in political science quarterly 1274 december 2012 with 152 reads how we measure reads.
The first was the emergency economic stabilization act of 2008 which was designed to deal with the financial crisis by setting up the tarp fund. You can talk about tips, tricks, strategy, and content specific to the hsc geography syllabus. The federal stimulus the us government has implemented three major bailout programs to deal with the current situation. Recovery rebates and incentives for business investment sec.
In your answer, refer to the sources on pages 2 and 3 of the stimulus booklet. The biggest of these distinct actions were the fiscal stimulus acts of 2008 and 2009, and the bailouts of fannie mae and freddie mac, the auto industry, and aig. The act provides several kinds of stimulus intended to boost the us economy in 2008 and to avoid or. Written description of sichuan province and the earthquake from mceer information. Questions will require candidates to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skills developed through studying the course. Refer to source d and source e on pages 23 of the stimulus booklet to answer questions 1617. Nov 02, 2010 these included fiscal stimulus, industry bailouts, and monetary actions of the federal reserve. The english advanced examination specifications can be found in the assessment and reporting in english advanced stage 6 document. Chinas stimulus shows the problem of success financial times.
Question 19 2001 analyse the human impacts affecting the nature and rate of change of two ecosystems at risk. It offers various points of view from which the area of study, and the language study within the area of study, may be approached. It facilitates an understanding of both the issues emerging from human exploitation of natural resources and how natural resources may be managed to assure sustainability. The economic activity selected can be from a wide range of activities such as wheat farming, hydroponics, viticulture, textiles, tourism, advertising, retailing, wholesaling, information technologies, financial and business. Compiled by the queensland studies authority march 2008 about this advice. Chinas stimulus shows the problem of success financial. Stimulus response essays their purpose and structure. The csec geography syllabus, though not limited to a study of the caribbean, focuses on areas of study that are. Exam workbooks filter refine by press enter to collapse or expand the menu. Geography 2016 hsc exam pack geography 2015 hsc exam pack. We provide free study material, 100s of tutorials with worked examples, past papers, tips, tricks for hsc exams, we are creating a digital learning library. Question 20 2002 with reference to at least one ecosystem you have studied, explain the biophysical interactions which lead to diverse ecosystems and their functioning.
Use the stimulus booklet and your knowledge of geography to answer questions 1618 in the spaces provided. Hsc geographypeople and economic activity wikibooks, open. Banks were at the heart of the euro area crisis cepr 2015. H1, h4, h12 marking guidelines criteria marks must refer to a global economic activity studied must indicate the main features and characteristics of two factors influencing the future direction of a global economic activity studied 34. In past crises like the great trade collapse of 200809 people and firms. The us government has implemented three major bailout programs to deal with the current situation. Page 3 source e rubbish at cuc phuong national park.