Oxford Cambridge and RSA GCSE (9–1) Geography B (Geography

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GCSE (9–1) Geography B(Geography for Enquiring Minds)J384/02 People and Society

Practice PaperTime allowed: 1 hour 15 minutes

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You may use:• a ruler (cm/mm)• a calculator

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Section A

Answer all the questions.

Urban Futures

1 Study Fig. 1 which shows predicted population growth for selected megacities.

(a) (i) State the population of New Delhi for 2011.

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(ii) By how much is the population of Beijing predicted to grow, in millions, by 2025?

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(iii) Calculate the percentage increase in population for Shanghai.

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(b) In which continent are most of the megacities on Fig. 1 located?

A Asia B Europe C North America D South America

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(c) Which of the following is the correct meaning of the term megacity?

A A capital city of a country B A city that is important in the global economic system C A city which has rapid urban growth D A city with a population of over ten million


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(d) State two pull factors which cause rapid urbanisation in LIDCs.

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(e) CASE STUDY – challenges for cities today

For an Advanced Country (AC) city you have studied, explain how one contemporary challenge affects life in the city.

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Dynamic development

2 Study Fig. 2 which shows the IMF country classifications for North America and South America.

(a) Using Fig. 2, describe the pattern of development by country classifications.

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(b) State and explain two economic measures of development used to classify countries.

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(c) CASE STUDY – international aid or debt relief and development

For a Low-Income Developing Country (LIDC) you have studied, to what extent has international aid or debt relief helped its development?

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UK in the 21st century

3 Study the graph below which shows changes to the UK’s population structure.

(a) (i) Use the following data to complete the divided bar for 1911.

0–14 = 30 % 14–64 = 65 % over 65 = 5 %

Changes to the UK’s population structure

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(ii) Which of the following statements correctly describes a change shown in the graph above?

A The percentage of population aged 0–14 increases B The percentage of population aged between 15–64 increases C The percentage of population aged over 65 increases D The percentage of population aged over 65 decreases


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(b) Explain one way an economic hub has changed.

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(c) Discuss the contribution ethnic groups make to the cultural life of the UK through either food or media or fashion.

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Resource Reliance

4 Study Fig. 3, a cartoon about population and food supply.

(a) Discuss the message about population and food supply shown by the cartoon.

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(b) The graph below shows the calories per day per capita for China.

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Calories per day per capita for China over time

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(i) Which of the following best describes the trends in the data on the graph?

A Calories per day per capita has decreased initially and then increased over time B Calories per day per capita has only increased over time C Calories per day per capita has stayed consistent and then increased over time D Calories per day per capita has stayed consistent over time


(ii) Which one of the following adaptations to the graph’s axes could improve its accuracy?

A Add a line of best fit B Go up by thousands C Have equal intervals D Start at zero


(c)* CASE STUDY – FOOD SECURITY

Assess how far food security has been achieved at a local scale in your chosen country.

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Section B

Answer all the questions.

Human Geography Fieldwork

5 Study Figs 4a and 4b in the separate Resource Booklet.

The information was used for an investigation into the quality of life for different places in the city of Derby.

(a) Study Fig. 4a, a fieldwork visit record sheet used for the area of Osmaston in Derby.

Suggest an additional quality of life factor that could have been observed and recorded. Explain your choice.

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(b) Justify one presentation method you would use to enable comparison of the average house price data shown in Fig. 4b.

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(c) For a human geography fieldwork investigation which you have completed, explain how you have processed data from your own fieldwork.

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(d)* You will have carried out a human geography fieldwork investigation as part of your GCSE (9–1) Geography course.

State your fieldwork question or hypothesis

Critically evaluate the methods you used to collect your data.

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