0460.6.1.01 — Patterns and trends in global population growth.: past paper questions
Real questions on 0460.6.1.01 — patterns and trends in global population growth.
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- 0460/12 · May/June 2025 · Q1a(ii)[2]
Using Fig. 1.1 only, state two differences between the population growth rates in Africa and South America. Do not use statistics.
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Put the following countries in rank order of their population growth rates. China Mexico Niger Spain high
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · February/March 2025 · Q1a(i)[1]
Net migration is calculated by using the formula: Identify a country named on Fig. 1.1, which had more emigrants than immigrants. net migration = number of immigrants (per 1000) – number of emigrants (per 1000)
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · February/March 2025 · Q1a(ii)[2]
Put the four countries named on Fig 1.1 in rank order of their net migration. highest net migration (per 1000)
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Compare net migration in northern and southern Asia. You should use statistics in your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · October/November 2024 · Q1a(i)[1]
Using Fig. 1.1, identify which one of the following countries is most sparsely populated. Underline your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · October/November 2024 · Q1a(ii)[2]
Calculate the population density of Turkey. You should include your calculations in the box provided.
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · October/November 2024 · Q1a(iii)[3]
Study Fig. 1.2 (Insert), a photograph of a mountainous area. Explain why mountainous areas, like the one shown in Fig. 1.2, have an uneven population distribution.
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · October/November 2024 · Q1a(iv)[4]
Study Fig. 1.3 (Insert), a photograph of a hot desert area. Explain why hot desert areas, like the one shown in Fig. 1.3, are not attractive places to live.
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · October/November 2024 · Q1b(i)[3]
Study Fig. 1.4 (Insert), a photograph of a coastal settlement in Spain (an MEDC in Europe). Suggest reasons why many coastal lowland areas, like the one shown in Fig. 1.4, have a high population density.
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · October/November 2024 · Q1b(ii)[5]
Describe the problems experienced by people living in areas with a high population density.
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · October/November 2024 · Q2a(i)[1]
What term is used to describe the increase in the percentage of population living in urban areas? Underline the correct answer from the following list.
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · October/November 2024 · Q2a(ii)[2]
Using Fig. 2.1, put the following countries in rank order according to the percentage of their population living in urban areas.
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · October/November 2024 · Q2a(iii)[3]
Using Fig. 2.1, describe the relationship between GNP per person and the percentage of population living in urban areas. Refer to continents in your answer, but do not use statistics.
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over-population.
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Using Fig. 1.1 only, identify two problems which over-population was causing for people living in China in the 1970s.
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the problems which over-population may cause to the natural environment.
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Using evidence from Fig. 1.1 only, identify two resources which would have been useful for the people who first settled in the area.
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Using Fig. 1.2 only, describe the distribution of population in Australia.
See it on the paper → - 0460/22 · February/March 2024 · Q2a(i)[1]
What was the percentage of the population aged 50–54 in 1989? %
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What examiners said
Candidates generally performed well on this question, with the majority accurately describing at least one difference between population growth rates in Africa and South America, typically that in general they are higher in Africa. Although the question clearly stated that statistics are not to be used, a significant number of candidates did. Some even referred to colours on the map, although in m...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0460/12 Q1(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
Most candidates demonstrated their confidence in using the map provided, with the majority completing the ranking correctly. Incorrect responses usually reversed China and Spain.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0460/12 Q1(a)(iii) (Cambridge)
Most candidates identified Venezuela. A few named a country which was not identified on the map, particularly India.
— Examiner report, February/March 2025, 0460/12 Q1(a)(i) (Cambridge)
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