Migration: past paper questions
Real questions on migration
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- 0976/12 · May/June 2026 · Q1a(i)[1]
What percentage of the total migrants were from Europe in 1970?
See it on the paper → - 0976/12 · May/June 2026 · Q1a(ii)[2]
Complete Figure 1.1 to show the following information about the percentage of total migrants in 1990. Europe = 30% Asia-Pacific = 25%
See it on the paper → - 0976/12 · May/June 2026 · Q1a(iii)[3]
Using Figure 1.1 only, describe the overall changes in the percentage of total migrants from different parts of the world between 1960 and 2020. Do not use statistics in your answer. Vleet bn bn be
See it on the paper → - 0976/12 · May/June 2026 · Q1b(i)[3]
State the origins and destinations of the three main migration flows labelled X, Y and Z in Figure 1.2.
See it on the paper → - 0976/12 · May/June 2026 · Q1c[7]
Fora country you have studied to which large numbers of people migrate, explain why large amounts of immigration benefit the country.
See it on the paper → - 0976/12 · May/June 2025 · Q1c[7]
Describe the benefits of migration to a named country you have studied. Name of country
See it on the paper → - 0976/12 · May/June 2024 · Q1c[7]
For a country you have studied, explain why it attracts many international migrants. Name of country
See it on the paper → - 0976/12 · October/November 2023 · Q1b(i)[3]
Complete Fig. 1.2 by plotting the following information about the origin of migrants to Germany: Turkey = 13% Poland = 8% Syria = 7%
See it on the paper → - 0976/12 · October/November 2023 · Q1b(ii)[5]
Describe the problems which may be faced by international migrants when they arrive in Germany.
See it on the paper → - 0976/12 · October/November 2023 · Q1c[7]
For an example you have studied, explain why international migration has taken place. Migration from to
See it on the paper → - 0976/12 · May/June 2023 · Q1a(i)[1]
Put the following countries in rank order of the number of migrants arriving between January and September 2019. Two have been completed for you. Cyprus Italy 1 st Greece 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th Bulgaria Malta Spain most least
See it on the paper → - 0976/12 · May/June 2023 · Q1a(ii)[2]
Describe the locations of two different areas where there were many deaths of migrants as they attempted to cross the Mediterranean Sea.
See it on the paper → - 0976/12 · May/June 2023 · Q1a(iii)[3]
Some of the migration to Europe shown on Fig. 1.1 was forced (involuntary) migration from LEDCs. Give three reasons why there is forced migration from some LEDCs.
See it on the paper → - 0976/12 · May/June 2023 · Q1a(iv)[4]
Explain why the arrival of large numbers of migrants from LEDCs may cause problems for countries in Europe.
See it on the paper → - 0976/12 · May/June 2023 · Q1b(i)[3]
Complete Fig. 1.2 by plotting the following information for September 2019: Greece = 11 000 migrants Italy = 3500 migrants
See it on the paper → - 0976/12 · May/June 2023 · Q1b(ii)[5]
Describe the problems which many migrants may face after migrating to Greece, Italy or Spain.
See it on the paper → - 0976/22 · October/November 2022 · Q3b[3]
Many rural areas in MEDCs, such as Spain, have a declining population. Suggest three different reasons for this.
See it on the paper → - 0976/22 · May/June 2022 · Q2a(i)[2]
Suggest two different ways in which the data in Fig. 2.1 could be shown on the map.
See it on the paper → - 0976/22 · May/June 2022 · Q2a(ii)[3]
Describe the main patterns of migration shown on Fig. 2.1. Do not use statistics in your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0976/22 · May/June 2022 · Q2b[1]
Using Fig. 2.1 only, suggest why there are not many migrants travelling from regions such as Sichuan.
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What examiners said
Many candidates produced very strong responses to this question by describing a range of economic and cultural benefits of migration to a named country. Weaker answers consisted of simple descriptive lists, often in bullet points, or irrelevant general background, including the causes of migration. Candidates could either discuss the benefits of migration on the source or the host country; most ch...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0976/12 Q1(c) (Cambridge)
Many candidates correctly completed the pie graph, although some lost marks by careless plotting of the dividing lines or incorrect shading, particularly for Turkey. Weaker responses plotted the segments in the wrong order and did not follow the order of the key. Occasionally, weaker responses showed a complete lack of understanding and plotted all three segments by starting at zero or drew them i...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0976/12 Q1(b)(i) (Cambridge)
This question differentiated well. High scoring candidates suggested a range of problems facing migrants, many scoring full marks. All ideas suggested in the mark scheme were seen in candidates’ answers especially references to unemployment, lack of housing, discrimination, language difficulties, and the difficulty of affording basic needs. Weaker responses tended to just focus on one or two issue...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0976/12 Q1(b)(ii) (Cambridge)
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