Geography

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Define the term 'birth rate'.

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Identify the instrument used to measure the amount of rainfall at a weather station.

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State two landforms produced by the erosion of a coastline by waves.

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State two processes by which a river transports (carries) its load.

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Describe three pull factors (attractions) of MEDCs for international migrants.

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Explain why a river's peak discharge does not occur until several hours after the rain has stopped.

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Describe three methods that scientists use to try to predict a volcanic eruption.

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Describe three methods that can be used to protect a coastline from erosion.

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Describe three characteristics of an equatorial (tropical rainforest) climate.

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Describe three characteristics of a squatter settlement (shanty town) in an LEDC city.

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Describe the difficulties that migrants are likely to face when they arrive in a new country.

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Suggest reasons why some people are in favour of building a new high-technology industrial park on disused land, whereas other people are against it.

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A large ship ran aground on a coral reef and caused an oil spill. Explain two impacts of this on the natural environment of the coral reef.

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Explain why more people are likely to die in an earthquake of a similar size in an LEDC than in an MEDC.

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'Receiving large numbers of international migrants benefits urban areas in MEDCs.' How far do you agree with this statement?

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Suggest reasons why many shops and services in the central business district (CBD) of a large city have a large sphere of influence.

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Suggest ways in which tourism on a small island could be managed so that problems for local people and the natural environment are reduced.

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For a named area you have studied where tourism is important, describe the benefits of the tourist industry for people and the economy.

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Explain how a waterfall is formed on a river. You should describe a labelled diagram in your answer.

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For a named country you have studied, describe the problems caused by underpopulation.

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For a named urban area you have studied, explain why traffic congestion occurs.

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For a named country or area you have studied, explain how water is supplied.

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State one physical factor that can cause an area to have a low population density.

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Compare the expected changes in the total population of MEDCs and LEDCs between 2015 and 2040. You should refer to years and use statistics in your...

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Explain why there has been a reduction in population growth rates in some countries.

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For a named country you have studied, describe a policy used to influence its population growth rate. [7]

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State what is meant by the term 'birth rate'.

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Identify the river landform described below.

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State two characteristics of the climate of a hot desert.

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State two ways in which a river transports its load.

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State three indicators, other than income or wealth, that can be used to measure a country's level of development.

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Describe the predicted change in the population of Meruka between 2025 and 2100. Use statistics in your answer.

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Describe three characteristics of the settlement described below.

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State three ways in which tourism can benefit the economy of an LEDC.

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State three reasons (push factors) why people move away from rural areas in LEDCs.

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Suggest reasons for the predicted decline in the population of Sundland from 2025. You should refer to birth rates and death rates.

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Explain why some coastal areas need to be protected from coastal erosion.

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Describe the natural processes which cause earthquakes to occur.

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Explain how a headland is formed and shaped by the processes of coastal erosion.

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Suggest reasons why the earthquake described below was hazardous to the people living there.

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Explain why the Human Development Index (HDI) is a better indicator of development than GNP per capita.

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Explain why transport links are an important factor influencing the location of industry.

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Suggest reasons for the location of the settlement described below.

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Explain how a delta is formed. You should describe the sequence of processes clearly, as if labelling a diagram.

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For a named country you have studied, describe the problems caused by overpopulation.

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For a named urban area you have studied, describe the effects of urban sprawl on the natural environment of the surrounding rural area.

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Describe and explain the process of globalisation. You should refer to named places in your answer.

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For a named area you have studied, explain what has been done to reduce the problems caused by earthquakes.

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The photograph shows a stretch of coastline. Describe the coastal landforms of erosion that you can see.

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The photograph shows a spit. Explain how a spit is formed.

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The photograph shows a coastline with headlands and bays. Explain why headlands and bays form along a coastline like this.

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Study the photograph, which shows a meander on a river. Describe the physical features of the meander you can see.

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The photograph shows a waterfall. Explain how a waterfall like this is formed.

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The photograph shows the central business district (CBD) of a city. Describe the characteristics of this urban land-use zone.

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The photograph shows an informal settlement (shanty town) in an LEDC city. Describe the characteristics of this area.

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The photograph shows terraced fields cut into a hillside. Explain why farmers build terraces on steep slopes like these.

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State two different land use zones that are found in many cities.

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Explain why the sphere of influence of settlement Z is likely to be large.

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For a named settlement, state its main function and explain why it has this function. [7]

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Describe three ways in which people can protect a coastline from erosion.

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Describe the process of longshore drift.

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Suggest how the bay and headlands have been formed.

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For a named coastal area you have studied, describe the hazards faced by people as a result of natural processes. [7]

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State the name given to the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.

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State three ways in which people can prepare for an earthquake.

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Suggest reasons why many people live in such a hazardous area.

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Describe the impacts of an earthquake which occurred in a named area you have studied. [7]

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State two examples of jobs in the tertiary (services) sector of employment.

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State three factors that a company considers when choosing a location for a new factory.

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Explain why many countries are attempting to reduce levels of atmospheric pollution.

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For a named area you have studied, explain how an economic activity is managed to reduce risks to the natural environment. [7]

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State three factors that can cause a food shortage in a country.

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Describe methods used by commercial farmers to increase their output of crops and livestock.

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For a named country or area you have studied, describe the problems caused by food shortages. [7]

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