Migration: past paper questions
Real questions on migration
The newest 16 of 16 written questions. Open one to see it on the real paper.
- 2217/12 · 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 → - 2217/12 · October/November 2024 · Q2b(ii)[5]
In some LEDCs, the government is giving low-cost loans to farmers in rural areas. Is this type of strategy likely to be successful in slowing down the growth of population in cities like Nairobi? Justify your answer.
See it on the paper → - 2217/12 · 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 → - 2217/12 · May/June 2024 · Q2b(ii)[5]
Explain why urban areas are attractive to migrants from rural areas in LEDCs.
See it on the paper → - 2217/12 · 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 → - 2217/12 · 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 → - 2217/12 · 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 → - 2217/12 · October/November 2020 · Q2c[7]
Explain why people have migrated to a named rapidly growing urban area you have studied. Name of urban area Section B Answer one question from this section.
See it on the paper → - 2217/12 · October/November 2019 · Q1a(i)[1]
Explain the difference between international and internal migration.
See it on the paper → - 2217/12 · October/November 2019 · Q1a(ii)[2]
Name from Fig. 1.1: - an example of international migration to - an example of internal migration. to
See it on the paper → - 2217/12 · October/November 2019 · Q1a(iii)[3]
Identify from Fig. 1.1 three different reasons why there are large amounts of migration to Santa Cruz.
See it on the paper → - 2217/12 · October/November 2019 · Q1a(iv)[4]
Describe the problems which may be faced by migrants when they arrive in Santa Cruz.
See it on the paper → - 2217/12 · October/November 2019 · Q1b(i)[3]
Identify three different types of amenity in Arlington County which have been established for Bolivian migrants.
See it on the paper → - 2217/12 · October/November 2019 · Q1b(ii)[5]
Explain how migration to the USA is likely to have affected small villages in Bolivia and the people who still live there.
See it on the paper → - 2217/13 · October/November 2019 · Q4c[7]
For a named river you have studied, describe the hazards and difficulties of living close to it. Name of river Section C Answer one question from this section.
See it on the paper → - 2217/23 · October/November 2019 · Q2c[4]
Explain why international migration occurs.
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What examiners said
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, 2217/12 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, 2217/12 Q1(b)(ii) (Cambridge)
A range of routes were identified, the most popular examples were Mexico to the U.S.A., Syria to Germany and Zimbabwe to South Africa or the U.K. Many answers focused on jobs, the impacts of war and persecution, natural disasters, education and health care. The strongest answers gave specific details about the benefits of the destination country, with the most perceptive candidates elaborating the...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 2217/12 Q1(c) (Cambridge)
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