Migration: past paper questions
Real questions on migration
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- 9696/21 · May/June 2026 · Q2a[3]
Describe the pattern of sources of migrants to the USA shown in Figure 2.1.
See it on the paper → - 9696/21 · May/June 2026 · Q2b[3]
Suggest two reasons why there were low numbers of migrants from Argentina.
See it on the paper → - 9696/21 · May/June 2026 · Q5a[7]
With the aid of examples, compare the characteristics of rural–urban migrants in HICs with the characteristics of urban–rural migrants in HICs.
See it on the paper → - 9696/21 · May/June 2026 · Q5b[8]
With the aid of examples, explain why improvements in technology have led to increased rates of international migration.
See it on the paper → - 9696/21 · May/June 2026 · Q5c[15]
‘The characteristics of urban areas are the main reason for internal migration within countries.’ With the aid of examples, how far do you agree with this statement? Migration/Settlement dynamics
See it on the paper → - 9696/22 · May/June 2026 · Q2a[3]
Using the data in Table 2.1, identify the country with the greatest number of migrants to the USA relative to its total population. Explain your answer.
See it on the paper → - 9696/22 · May/June 2026 · Q2b[3]
Suggest why there were more migrants from Mexico than migrants from Brazil.
See it on the paper → - 9696/22 · May/June 2026 · Q2c[4]
Suggest why young adult males may migrate internationally. Migration/Settlement dynamics
See it on the paper → - 9696/22 · May/June 2026 · Q5a(i)[3]
Define the term ‘chain migration’.
See it on the paper → - 9696/22 · May/June 2026 · Q5a(ii)[4]
Suggest the benefits of chain migration for migrants.
See it on the paper → - 9696/23 · May/June 2026 · Q2a[3]
Using the data in Table 2.1, identify the country with the greatest number of migrants to the USA relative to its total population. Explain your answer.
See it on the paper → - 9696/23 · May/June 2026 · Q2b[3]
Suggest why there were more migrants from Mexico than migrants from Brazil.
See it on the paper → - 9696/23 · May/June 2026 · Q2c[4]
Suggest why young adult males may migrate internationally. Migration/Settlement dynamics
See it on the paper → - 9696/23 · May/June 2026 · Q5a(i)[3]
Define the term ‘chain migration’.
See it on the paper → - 9696/23 · May/June 2026 · Q5a(ii)[4]
Suggest the benefits of chain migration for migrants.
See it on the paper → - 9696/23 · May/June 2026 · Q5c[15]
‘Increased rates of international migration are due to climate change.’ With the aid of examples, how far do you agree with this statement? Population/Migration/Settlement dynamics
See it on the paper → - 9696/21 · October/November 2025 · Q2a[4]
Compare the changes in the number of international migrants shown in Fig. 2.1.
See it on the paper → - 9696/21 · October/November 2025 · Q2b[2]
Explain one reason for international migration.
See it on the paper → - 9696/21 · October/November 2025 · Q2c[4]
Explain the economic advantages of international migration for receiving/destination areas. Settlement dynamics
See it on the paper → - 9696/21 · October/November 2025 · Q5a[7]
Describe how age influences patterns of migration.
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What examiners said
Most answers included some comparisons, but many responses began to give explanations which were not required and gained no credit.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9696/21 Q2(a) (Cambridge)
Most responses included valid reasons, such as people in the 20 – 39 age groups were of working age and therefore most likely to migrate for work. Some candidates misread the title of the diagram and gave answers in terms of Australasia being the country they were discussing.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9696/21 Q2(b) (Cambridge)
Unfortunately, a high proportion of candidates missed the requirement for a source country, and instead gave answers about the benefits of a country receiving migrants. These answers gained no marks. Valid responses gave advantages such as reducing population pressure and the value of remittances sent back by people who had migrated to other countries, sometimes with supporting examples or detail...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9696/21 Q2(c) (Cambridge)
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