Changing towns and cities: past paper questions
Real questions on changing towns and cities
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- 0460/11 · October/November 2025 · Q2a(iii)[3]
Use the following words to fill in the table to show likely differences in service provision in the settlements labelled X and Y in Fig. 2.1. convenience few amount of services order of services type of services high low many specialist settlement X settlement Y
See it on the paper → - 0460/11 · October/November 2025 · Q2a(iv)[4]
Explain why the sphere of influence of settlement Z is likely to be large.
See it on the paper → - 0460/11 · October/November 2025 · Q2b(i)[3]
Using evidence from Figs. 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 only, identify the functions of each settlement. Choose your answers from the following list. commercial cultural industrial mining port tourism Fig. 2. Fig. 2.
See it on the paper → - 0460/11 · October/November 2025 · Q2b(ii)[5]
Describe and explain the service provision in tourist resorts.
See it on the paper → - 0460/11 · October/November 2025 · Q2c[7]
For a named settlement, state its main function and explain why it has this function. Name of settlement Main function Section B Answer one question from this section.
See it on the paper → - 0460/23 · October/November 2025 · Q1a(i)[1]
the type of road at A (i)
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feature B (ii)
See it on the paper → - 0460/11 · May/June 2025 · Q2c[7]
Explain the reasons for the growth and functions of a named settlement you have studied. Name of settlement Section B Answer one question from this section.
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · May/June 2025 · Q2c[7]
For a named urban area you have studied, describe the strategies which are used to improve the living conditions of people who have migrated from surrounding rural areas. Name of urban area Section B Answer one question from this section.
See it on the paper → - 0460/21 · May/June 2025 · Q1c[5]
Study the settlement of Kungsbacka. Suggest reasons for its growth.
See it on the paper → - 0460/21 · May/June 2025 · Q1d[3]
Identify three services provided for locals in Kungsbacka.
See it on the paper → - 0460/22 · May/June 2025 · Q6a(i)[1]
Using Fig. 6.1, identify one reason why the squatter settlement residents face the threat of being removed from their homes.
See it on the paper → - 0460/22 · May/June 2025 · Q6a(ii)[1]
Add one point to Fig. 6.1 that the student could have made about the squatter settlement environment.
See it on the paper → - 0460/22 · May/June 2025 · Q6b[2]
Suggest two reasons why squatter settlements grow.
See it on the paper → - 0460/22 · May/June 2025 · Q6c[4]
Fig. 6.2 shows a sketch map of a self-build site-and-services scheme on the edge of the city for rehousing squatter settlement residents living near the CBD. • all housing plots served by roads, drains, water supply and sewage system links w f p po • five types of housing plots available from type A – concrete base, to...
See it on the paper → - 0460/23 · May/June 2025 · Q1a(i)[1]
type of road at A (i)
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settlement at B
See it on the paper → - 0460/23 · May/June 2025 · Q1a(iii)[1]
feature C
See it on the paper → - 0460/23 · May/June 2025 · Q1a(iv)[1]
the land use at D
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feature E
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What examiners said
This was a challenging question for many candidates. A full range of answers were evident in responses. Many different urban areas were chosen as case studies, not all valid as some weaker candidates were unable to name an urban area, naming a country instead. Stronger candidates did include references to functions, developing or linking some valid ideas. Candidates benefit in questions about func...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0460/11 Q2(c) (Cambridge)
This question was not well answered overall. Candidates needed to read the question, which focused on improvements to living standards, carefully. Candidates should have considered strategies to reduce the negative impacts of urbanisation, e.g. self-help schemes, site and services schemes or the building of low-cost local authority housing.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0460/13 Q2(c) (Cambridge)
This question was worth five marks and required extended writing. It focused on the settlement of Kungsbacka and asked for reasons for its growth. There was a great deal of map evidence that could be used to answer this question and overall, it was answered well. The majority of candidates explained how each reason contributed to the growth, which was not necessary for the ‘suggest’ command word....
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0460/21 Q1(c) (Cambridge)
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