The human impact: past paper questions
Real questions on the human impact
The newest 13 of 13 written questions. Open one to see it on the real paper.
- 9696/13 · May/June 2026 · Q4c[15]
‘The impact of the flood was greater on people than on the environment.’ With the aid of a case study of a recent river flood event, how far do you agree with this statement? Atmosphere and weather
See it on the paper → - 9696/11 · October/November 2025 · Q2c[5]
Explain how the climate of an urban area is affected by human activity. Rocks and weathering
See it on the paper → - 9696/13 · October/November 2025 · Q5c[15]
With the aid of examples, to what extent does human activity influence patterns of temperature in urban areas? Rocks and weathering
See it on the paper → - 9696/11 · October/November 2024 · Q5c[15]
‘The most significant effect of human activity on urban climates is on temperature.’ With the aid of one or more examples, how far do you agree with this statement? Rocks and weathering
See it on the paper → - 9696/13 · May/June 2024 · Q5c[15]
With the aid of a case study of an urban area, assess the extent to which human activity affects its climate. Rocks and weathering
See it on the paper → - 9696/12 · October/November 2022 · Q5c[15]
With reference to a case study, assess the extent to which human activity has affected the climate of an urban area. Rocks and weathering
See it on the paper → - 9696/12 · May/June 2022 · Q5b[8]
Explain how human activity can affect the temperature of an urban area.
See it on the paper → - 9696/13 · May/June 2022 · Q5b[8]
Explain how human activity can affect the temperature of an urban area.
See it on the paper → - 9696/12 · October/November 2021 · Q5b[8]
Explain how human activity affects precipitation and winds in urban areas.
See it on the paper → - 9696/12 · May/June 2020 · Q4c[15]
With the aid of examples, evaluate the effectiveness of flood forecasts and warnings in reducing the impacts of river flooding. Atmosphere and weather
See it on the paper → - 9696/12 · October/November 2019 · Q5b[8]
Explain the development of an urban heat island.
See it on the paper → - 9696/13 · October/November 2019 · Q5c[15]
With the aid of a case study, assess the extent to which human activity affects the climate of an urban area. Rocks and weathering
See it on the paper → - 9696/11 · May/June 2019 · Q4c[15]
‘River flooding impacts people more than it impacts the environment.’ With the aid of examples, how far do you agree? Atmosphere and weather
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What examiners said
There was a large contrast in answers to this question. There were many excellent answers with detailed case studies. Vancouver was a particularly popular urban area with its urban climate described and explained in great detail. However, many answers were purely generic with little reference to a specific case study. If an urban area was mentioned, there was often little detail pertaining to that...
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 9696/12 Q5(c) (Cambridge)
Most candidates recognised absorbent surfaces, industrial and residential buildings, and vehicles, as major factors influencing urban temperature. However, weaker answers drifted into global warming, and discussed deforestation and agricultural expansion.
— Examiner report, May/June 2022, 9696/12 Q5(b) (Cambridge)
Most candidates recognised absorbent surfaces, industrial and residential buildings, and vehicles, as major factors influencing urban temperature. However, weaker answers drifted into global warming, and discussed deforestation and agricultural expansion.
— Examiner report, May/June 2022, 9696/13 Q5(b) (Cambridge)
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