0460.1.1.06 — erosion; hydraulic action, abrasion, attrition, solution: past paper questions
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- 0460/11 · October/November 2025 · Q1a(i)[1]
Identify the average annual population growth rate of the USA. %
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Put the following four countries in rank order according to their average annual population growth rates. Angola Australia China Peru highest
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Describe the distribution of countries where the population is decreasing.
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Explain why there has been a reduction in population growth rates in some countries.
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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 answer.
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Describe the problems experienced in countries as a result of high rates of population growth.
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For a named country you have studied, describe a policy used to influence its population growth rate. Name of country
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Fig. 2.1 shows data about the destination countries of Indian migrants in 1990 and 2020. destination country number of Indian migrants 1990 number of Indian migrants 2020 Canada 166 640 720 083 Kuwait 375 183 1 152 175 Oman 152 554 1 375 667 Pakistan 2 818 248 1 597 134 Saudi Arabia 906 468 2 502 337 UK 399 526 835 359...
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Using Figs. 2.2 and 2.3 only, suggest two reasons why Indian migrants move to these countries. (i)
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Look at the number of migrants moving to Pakistan in 1990 and 2020 shown in Fig. 2.1. Using Fig. 2.3, suggest one reason for this change.
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Describe one economic benefit for India of many people migrating to other countries.
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What percentage of international migrants from Kenya migrate for work? %
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Complete Fig. 1.1 by plotting the following data for Nigeria: • • work 50% family reasons 20%.
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Compare the reasons for international migration from Senegal and Uganda. Do not use statistics.
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Explain why many people from LEDCs migrate to other countries for work.
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Using Fig. 1.2 only, describe the population structure of all international migrants.
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Describe the difficulties which many international migrants experience after they have moved to a new country.
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For a country you have studied, describe the benefits and problems caused by large amounts of immigration. Name of country
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The population is declining in some countries. Explain two problems which may be caused by population decline.
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Suggest three different problems which the people living in the area shown in Fig. 1.2 may experience as a result of high rates of population growth.
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What examiners said
Many answers scored 2 marks with accurate plots and shading. Some reversed the shading, and others carelessly missed the 50 line. A few plotted at 20 and 50, not understanding the cumulative nature of the graph.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0460/11 Q1(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
Many candidates scored the full 3 marks with clear comparisons. A few candidates simply used statistics but the main reason for loss of marks was candidates not clearly comparing as required.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0460/11 Q1(a)(iii) (Cambridge)
Most candidates commented on the greater range of jobs and higher rates of pay. Stronger answers also referred to working conditions, fringe benefits etc. whilst weaker answers sometimes missed the key word ‘work’ in the question and wrote about other reasons for migration.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0460/11 Q1(a)(iv) (Cambridge)
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