Population–resource relationships: past paper questions
Real questions on population–resource relationships
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- 9696/23 · May/June 2026 · Q1a[4]
Compare the changes in the average daily calorie consumption per capita for Oceania, Asia and Africa shown in Figure 1.1.
See it on the paper → - 9696/23 · May/June 2026 · Q1b[2]
Suggest two problems for countries caused by increased calorie consumption per capita.
See it on the paper → - 9696/23 · May/June 2026 · Q4a[7]
Compare the population characteristics of a youthful population with the population characteristics of an ageing population.
See it on the paper → - 9696/23 · May/June 2026 · Q4b[8]
With the aid of examples, explain why death rates are declining in many LICs and MICs.
See it on the paper → - 9696/23 · May/June 2026 · Q4c[15]
With the aid of examples, evaluate the use of the demographic transition model (DTM) in predicting future population change. Migration
See it on the paper → - 9696/42 · May/June 2026 · Q10a[4]
Describe the variations in well-being of the Greater London region shown in Figure 10.1.
See it on the paper → - 9696/42 · May/June 2026 · Q10b[6]
Explain how the process of cumulative causation may lead to regional divergence in a country.
See it on the paper → - 9696/21 · October/November 2025 · Q4a(i)[3]
Define the term ‘dependency ratio’.
See it on the paper → - 9696/21 · October/November 2025 · Q4a(ii)[4]
Outline two factors which cause an ageing population structure.
See it on the paper → - 9696/21 · October/November 2025 · Q4b[8]
With the aid of examples, explain the challenges for the government of a country with an ageing population structure.
See it on the paper → - 9696/21 · October/November 2025 · Q4c[15]
With the aid of examples, assess the extent to which economic development is the main factor affecting life expectancy. Migration/Settlement dynamics
See it on the paper → - 9696/23 · October/November 2025 · Q1a[4]
Describe the relationship shown in Fig. 1.1.
See it on the paper → - 9696/23 · October/November 2025 · Q1c[4]
Explain how two environmental factors contribute to low life expectancy in a country. Migration
See it on the paper → - 9696/42 · October/November 2025 · Q1b[6]
Explain two political factors affecting agricultural land use and practices on farms.
See it on the paper → - 9696/42 · October/November 2025 · Q2[20]
For your case study of one country, evaluate the success of attempts to manage agricultural change.
See it on the paper → - 9696/21 · May/June 2025 · Q1b[3]
Using Fig. 1.1, compare the dependency issues for Italy and Laos.
See it on the paper → - 9696/21 · May/June 2025 · Q1c[4]
Suggest why the dependency ratio may not be an accurate indicator of the percentage of the working population in a country. Migration/Settlement dynamics
See it on the paper → - 9696/21 · May/June 2025 · Q4a(i)[3]
Outline the concept of ‘overpopulation’.
See it on the paper → - 9696/21 · May/June 2025 · Q4a(ii)[4]
Explain why optimum population is difficult to achieve.
See it on the paper → - 9696/21 · May/June 2025 · Q4b[8]
With the aid of examples, explain the difficulties for an area caused by underpopulation.
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What examiners said
Most responses did not go beyond a few simple statements. The best answers gave two or three points that had some development, for example ‘Increased population will require increased food supplies. Some countries may not be able to produce more and will have to rely on imports or food aid.’ Population/Migration
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9696/21 Q1(c) (Cambridge)
This question was not answered well by many candidates, as few seemed to understand the term counterurbanisation clearly. Others overlooked the requirement to discuss its impact on urban areas and instead gave consequences for rural areas. Population
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9696/21 Q3(c) (Cambridge)
The best responses described problems such as shortage of labour and the problems of recruiting skilled workers from abroad, and the difficulty of providing health and education for the population. However, many responses confused underpopulation and ageing populations: these gained no marks.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9696/21 Q4(a) (Cambridge)
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