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Nov 2009 Foundation Paper

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• 5. Migration• (a) Study Figure 5 which shows net international migration for the United

Kingdom• between 1974 and 2007.

• (i) What was the rate of net international migration for the United Kingdom in 2004? (1)

• (ii) Complete the paragraph below by using the following:- by writing the the letters (K,L,M,N) next to the correct words: A B less greater

• Positive (+) net international migration occurs when immigration is (K) than emigration, as in Period (L) . When immigration is (M) than emigration then net international migration is negative (–) as in Period (N)(4)

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• (iii) Outline one reason for the high level of net international migration in Period A. (2)

• (b) Describe two push factors encouraging international migration. (4)

• (c) Urban-to-rural migration is a feature of the United Kingdom and other MEDCs today. Explain two pull factors behind this type of internal migration.(4)

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• 6. Urban Environments• (a) Study Figure 6 which lists the world’s six largest cities in

1970 and in 2007, and the six largest predicted for 2025

•(i) Name one city which is shown as being in the top six throughout the period 1970 to 2025. (1)

•(ii) Which of the following statements is true? Underline the correct one. (1)

•The number of Asian cities in these lists grew throughout the period.•The number of European cities in these lists grew throughout the

period.

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• 6. Urban Environments• (a) Study Figure 6 which lists the world’s six largest cities in

1970 and in 2007, and the six largest predicted for 2025

•(i) Name one city which is shown as being in the top six throughout the period 1970 to 2025. (1)

•(ii) Which of the following statements is true? Underline the correct one. (1)

•The number of Asian cities in these lists grew throughout the period.•The number of European cities in these lists grew throughout the

period.

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•(iii) Describe how the number of LEDC cities in these lists changes between 1970 and 2025. (2)

•(iv) Describe how the populations of the world’s largest cities change between 1970 and 2025. (3)

•(b) (i) Give two reasons for the development of mega-cities. (4)

•(ii) Describe two problems associated with the development of mega-cities. (4)

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• 7. Fragile Environments• (a) Study Figure 7 which shows how the forested areas of the

world are predicted to change between 2000 and 2025

•(i) Which continent is predicted to lose the greatest area of forest? (1)•(ii) Which of the following statements is true? Underline the correct

statement(1)•Asia lost more forest than Oceania.•Oceania lost less forest than Africa.

Figure 7

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•(iii) What term is used to describe the loss of forest? (1)

•(iv) What evidence is there to support the idea that the loss of forest is a global issue? (1)

•(b) Explain how cutting down forests can lead to: (6)•1. increased flooding•2. problems for the ecosystem.

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Last part!Last part!

• (c) Describe two ways in which forests can be managed more sustainably. (4)

• (d) With reference to examples, give reasons for the loss of forests. (6)

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For those doing higher …For those doing higher …

• I would much prefer you emailed if you are unsure about what is being asked for –

•But do be precise about the question – copy paste into the email – then say ‘Do they mean this or that?’

•Much easier on me to give you a hint before you do it than type out screeds on each question while marking it!

•That way you get practice at doing it correctly too!

P1/2 Lesson 2P1/2 Lesson 2

Nov 2008 Foundation

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• (i) Choose the correct words from the box. You should refer to the rainfall information in Figure 1.

• June 2007 was (J) times wetter than an average June in Sheffield with about a (K) of the annual average falling in the month. Roughly a (L) of the annual average fell during three days – 14, 22 and 25 June. (M) rain fell on 14 June than falls on average during the whole month. (4)

1. Water: 1. Water: (a) Study (a) Study Figure 1 which shows the Figure 1 which shows the rivers in the Sheffield area rivers in the Sheffield area

(UK). It also gives some (UK). It also gives some information about rainfall information about rainfall

in the area.in the area.

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• (ii) On which date did the River Don flood? (1)

• (iii) Outline how the following helped to cause this flooding: (6)

• 1. Rainfall on 14 and 22 June

• 2. The relief of the Sheffield area

• 3. Urban land use

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•b) Describe the hydrograph of a river during a storm. Your answer can be in the form of an annotated diagram. (4) [They left a space for a drawing if you prefer that to writing)

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2. Hazards: 2. Hazards: (a) Study Figure 2 which is a newspaper (a) Study Figure 2 which is a newspaper cutting about a typhoon (tropical storm) in Southcutting about a typhoon (tropical storm) in South

East Asia in May 2007.East Asia in May 2007.• (i) With reference to

Typhoon Chanchu, give one example of: (2)

• 1. economic disruption• 2. human suffering.• (ii) Underline in the correct

line to show one other region that experiences tropical storms. (1)

• The Caribbean• The Mediterranean• The North Sea• (iii) Give two weather

features of a tropical storm. (2)

• 1 • 2

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• (b) Suggest why tropical storms are: • (6 = 2 x 3 so explain)• 1. most common along coastlines with high

sea temperatures• 2. so damaging in Less Economically

Developed Countries (LEDCs).• (c) Describe two ways in which good

management can reduce the impact of ONE of the following. (4)

• tropical storms• earthquakes• volcanic eruptions• Choice: • 1 • 2

You may not be given this choice – so lets do all 3