0460.1.1.07 — transportation; traction, suspension, saltation, solution: past paper questions
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- 0460/23 · October/November 2025 · Q1c[1]
Identify the settlement pattern shown in grid square 2292.
See it on the paper → - 0460/11 · May/June 2025 · Q5a(iv)[4]
Explain two reasons why the number of people visiting tourist destinations may vary during the year.
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · May/June 2025 · Q2c[7]
For a named urban area you have studied, describe the impacts of urban growth on the surrounding rural area. Name of urban area Section B Answer one question from this section.
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · February/March 2025 · Q2a(i)[1]
What is meant by a rural area?
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · February/March 2025 · Q2a(ii)[2]
Put the four countries named on Fig. 2.1 in rank order of the percentage of their population living in rural areas. highest % living in rural areas
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · February/March 2025 · Q2a(iii)[3]
Describe the distribution of countries in Europe where less than 20% of the population live in rural areas.
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · February/March 2025 · Q2a(iv)[4]
Explain why rural depopulation has occurred in many countries.
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · February/March 2025 · Q2b(i)[3]
On Fig. 2.2, label the following: – a nucleated settlement (label with an ‘N’) – a linear settlement (label with an ‘L’)
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · February/March 2025 · Q2b(ii)[5]
Explain why nucleated settlements develop in some parts of rural areas but linear settlements develop in other parts.
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · February/March 2025 · Q2c[7]
For a named urban area you have studied, describe a change in land use and explain why the change has caused conflict. Name of urban area Answer one question from this section. Section B
See it on the paper → - 0460/22 · February/March 2025 · Q3a[2]
Fig. 3.1 shows the urban population living in squatter settlements in 2000 and 2018 in selected world regions (millions). Fig. 3.1 Describe the main changes shown in Fig. 3.1. Do not use statistics in your answer. Content removed due to copyright restrictions.
See it on the paper → - 0460/22 · February/March 2025 · Q3b(i)[1]
What is a squatter settlement?
See it on the paper → - 0460/22 · February/March 2025 · Q3b(ii)[3]
Fig. 3.2 is a sketch of part of a squatter settlement. Using arrows, annotate (fully label) Fig. 3.2 to describe three features of the houses. Fig. 3.2
See it on the paper → - 0460/22 · February/March 2025 · Q3c[2]
Fig. 3.3 shows solutions to improving the quality of life for residents of squatter settlements. interest free loan for housing local authority provides electricity, water, sewerage and waste disposal self-help workforce recycled building materials sustainable housing for urban poor best use of space Fig. 3.3 Explain h...
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · October/November 2024 · Q1b(ii)[5]
Describe the impacts of high population density on the provision of services in cities such as Lagos.
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · October/November 2024 · Q2a(ii)[2]
Using Figs. 2.1 and 2.2, describe the change which is predicted in the percentage of people living in urban areas between 1990 and 2030 in Brazil. Use statistics in your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · October/November 2024 · Q2a(iii)[3]
Using Fig. 2.2, describe the distribution of cities with a predicted population of over 10 million for 2030 in South and Central America.
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Explain why the percentage of the total population living in cities is likely to continue growing rapidly between 2024 and 2030 in South and Central America.
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Using evidence from Fig. 2.3, describe three features of the housing shown.
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · October/November 2024 · Q2b(ii)[5]
In some LEDCs the government is providing low-cost building materials to people living in squatter settlements like the one shown in Fig. 2.3. Is this strategy likely to be successful in improving the quality of life for the people who live in squatter settlements? Justify your answer.
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What examiners said
The impacts of school/work holidays and temperature were the most common correct responses given by candidates, though many stated these without really explaining them and consequently only scored 2 of the 4 marks. Common errors were vague references to weather/climate or writing opposites as separate reasons. Some candidates ignored the reference to ‘during the year’ in the question and instead w...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0460/11 Q5(a)(iv) (Cambridge)
Candidates used a variety of urban areas, including New York, London and Bangkok. Only a small number were able to make developed statements which described the impacts of urban growth on the rural areas. Instead, many made simple statements which achieved Level 1 only, such as air pollution, noise from the urban area, increased traffic and people being forced to migrate. These points could have b...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0460/12 Q2(c) (Cambridge)
Most definitions of ‘rural area’ were vague and incorrect as they were not related to countryside or farmland, referring instead to lack of development, services or facilities.
— Examiner report, February/March 2025, 0460/12 Q2(a)(i) (Cambridge)
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