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0460.6.3.03 — the impacts of the migration (on the migrants, their country of origin and the destination country): past paper questions

7 real questionsasked in 2 of the last 10 exam series2020–2027usually: Describe, Discuss, Suggest, Identify, Name

Real questions on 0460.6.3.03 — the impacts of the migration (on the migrants, their country of origin and the destination country)

The newest 7 of 7 written questions. Open one to see it on the real paper.

  1. 0460/04 · Specimen 2027 · Q2f[6]

    Discuss the challenges faced by migrants in integrating into a new country, using evidence from the questionnaire and tables.

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  2. 0460/13 · October/November 2023 · Q1b(ii)[5]

    Once they have arrived in New Zealand many of the migrants from the islands in the Pacific Ocean live in and around the city of Auckland. Suggest the advantages and disadvantages of this migration for Auckland. advantages disadvantages

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  3. 0460/11 · October/November 2021 · Q1a(ii)[2]

    two areas or types of settlement shown in Fig. 1.1 which have experienced negative net migration

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  4. 0460/11 · October/November 2021 · Q1b(i)[3]

    Using Fig. 1.2 only, describe the population structure of the people who have migrated to Manila.

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  5. 0460/11 · October/November 2021 · Q1b(ii)[5]

    the impacts of migration to urban areas in LEDCs on the rural areas from which people have migrated.

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  6. 0460/11 · October/November 2021 · Q1c[7]

    For an example of international migration you have studied, describe the difficulties faced by migrants when moving to, and settling in, a new country.

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  7. 0460/13 · October/November 2020 · Q1c[7]

    For a named country you have studied, describe the benefits and problems of receiving large numbers of immigrants. Name of country

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What examiners said

This question differentiated well. Generally the question was well understood and there were detailed answers from many candidates. Weaker responses tended to make one or two simple points, usually referring to the advantage of (low cost) workers and various perceived disadvantages expressed vaguely, whilst others provided a good range of reasons, some of which were developed. Some candidates made...

— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0460/13 Q1(b)(ii) (Cambridge)

Most candidates answered this correctly, however there were a significant number of errors, such as mining area, which suggests that net migration Is not fully understood by some.

— Examiner report, October/November 2021, 0460/11 Q1(a)(ii) (Cambridge)

This question was generally well answered with good use made of the resources provided. Most candidates were able to recognise both age and gender differences in the data. Some weaker responses simply listed statistics without describing the patterns seen in the population pyramid.

— Examiner report, October/November 2021, 0460/11 Q1(b)(i) (Cambridge)

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