Climate change: past paper questions
Real questions on climate change
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- 0460/23 · October/November 2025 · Q5a(i)[3]
Use the information in Fig. 5.1 to complete the table. temperature in August °C annual temperature range °C rainfall in November mm
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · May/June 2025 · Q3a(ii)[2]
Calculate the annual range of temperature in Iquitos. You should show your calculations. = °C
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · May/June 2025 · Q5b(ii)[5]
Explain why it is difficult to reduce global warming.
See it on the paper → - 0460/23 · May/June 2025 · Q4a(i)[1]
Complete the 1008 mb isobar line in the south of the map on Fig. 4.1.
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · October/November 2024 · Q5c[7]
Explain how economic activities can increase global warming. Refer to named examples.
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · May/June 2024 · Q3a(i)[1]
What was the temperature in Bahrain on 1 July 2021? °C
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · May/June 2024 · Q3a(ii)[2]
Identify a date in July 2021 when temperatures in Bahrain were: below the average temperature (1991–2020)
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · May/June 2024 · Q3a(iii)[3]
Compare the temperatures in July 2021 with the average temperatures in Bahrain. You should use statistics in your answer. ,
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · May/June 2024 · Q3a(iv)[4]
Name the traditional weather instruments which are used to measure the following weather characteristics. atmospheric pressure humidity precipitation
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · May/June 2024 · Q3b(i)[3]
Describe and explain an ideal location to place the weather instrument shown in Fig. 3.2. ,
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · May/June 2024 · Q3b(ii)[5]
Explain how you would use traditional weather instruments to measure and record wind direction and wind speed for a period of one month. ,
See it on the paper → - 0460/41 · May/June 2024 · Q1f(i)[1]
Use this data to plot the rainfall in Johannesburg for 1 February on Fig. 1.3.
See it on the paper → - 0460/41 · May/June 2024 · Q1f(ii)[4]
The student made the conclusion that Hypothesis 2: Rainfall in February is higher in Johannesburg than in Cape Town was true. Do you agree with this decision? Support your answer with evidence from Fig. 1.3 and Table 1.3.
See it on the paper → - 0460/41 · May/June 2024 · Q2b(i)[2]
Plot the results for Indonesia and Thailand on Fig. 2.3.
See it on the paper → - 0460/41 · May/June 2024 · Q2b(ii)[3]
What conclusion would the students make about Hypothesis 1: More foreign tourists come from Southeast Asia than from other parts of the world? Support your decision with evidence from Figs. 2.2 and 2.3 and Table 2.1.
See it on the paper → - 0460/41 · May/June 2024 · Q2d(ii)[3]
Do these results support Hypothesis 2: Visitors to the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park spoil the environment more than the visitors to the Batu Caves? Support your conclusion with evidence from Fig. 2.4 and Table 2.3.
See it on the paper → - 0460/41 · May/June 2024 · Q2e(i)[2]
Use the results to complete the graph for ecological attractions on Fig. 2.6.
See it on the paper → - 0460/41 · May/June 2024 · Q2e(ii)[4]
Which type of attractions (human or ecological) was more popular with visitors? Support your decision with evidence from Fig. 2.6 and Table 2.4.
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · February/March 2024 · Q2a(i)[1]
What percentage of the population of Europe lived in urban areas in 1950? %
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · February/March 2024 · Q2a(ii)[2]
Identify the continent with: – the smallest percentage of population living in urban areas in 2020 – the smallest percentage increase in population living in urban areas between 1950 and 2020.
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What examiners said
Many candidates found this question challenging and few scored marks. Whilst the question was testing the reading of the graph the essential requirement was a familiarity with the phrase ‘annual range of temperature’. Those candidates who knew that this was calculated by subtracting the lowest from the highest monthly average scored two marks by subtracting 24.5 from 26. Many candidates attempted...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0460/12 Q3(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
Good answers showed a depth of understanding of the difficulties involved in reducing global warming, referring to increasing population, the dependence on fossil fuels and reliance of the population on activities such as using cars, and the use of electrical appliances, as well as considering the lack of awareness or acceptance of global warming and the difficulties involved in securing global co...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0460/13 Q5(b)(ii) (Cambridge)
Fig. 4.1 was a weather map for India and candidates were first asked to complete the 1008 mb isobar line. This was straightforward, and those who attempted it almost always had a correct response. However, there were a good number that missed this question, along with part (ii), and went straight on to the extended writing in part (b). Continuing on the map, the next task was to shade the area be...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0460/23 Q4(a) (Cambridge)
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