Urbanisation: past paper questions
Real questions on urbanisation
The newest 6 of 6 written questions. Open one to see it on the real paper.
- 2217/12 · October/November 2024 · Q2a(i)[1]
What term is used to describe the increase in the percentage of population living in urban areas? Underline the correct answer from the following list. depopulation distribution migration urbanisation
See it on the paper → - 2217/12 · October/November 2024 · Q2a(ii)[2]
Using Fig. 2.1, put the following countries in rank order according to the percentage of their population living in urban areas. Germany Ghana first Peru largest second third smallest
See it on the paper → - 2217/12 · October/November 2024 · Q2a(iii)[3]
Using Fig. 2.1, describe the relationship between GNP per person and the percentage of population living in urban areas. Refer to continents in your answer, but do not use statistics.
See it on the paper → - 2217/12 · October/November 2024 · Q2a(iv)[4]
Give four different reasons why the percentage of the population living in urban areas in LEDCs is increasing.
See it on the paper → - 2217/22 · October/November 2021 · Q3b[5]
Urbanisation can lead to urban sprawl and rapid development in the rural-urban fringe. Figs. 3.2 and 3.3 (Insert) show parts of the rural-urban fringe of an urban area in Africa. Give evidence from Figs. 3.2 and 3.3 which shows that urban sprawl is taking place. Fig. 3. Fig. 3.3
See it on the paper → - 2217/22 · October/November 2020 · Q3c[2]
Suggest a reason for the growth of the settlement shown in Fig. 3.3. Support your answer with evidence from the photograph.
See it on the paper →
What examiners said
Candidates were required to give evidence from Figs. 3.2 and 3.3 which showed that urban sprawl was taking place. A variety of different evidence was quoted. From Fig. 3.2 candidates noted the construction site, unused areas for development, main road, sports ground, golf course, residential areas and low rise developments. From Fig. 3.3 they noted the informal settlement (using a variety of terms...
— Examiner report, October/November 2021, 2217/22 Q3(b) (Cambridge)
In suggesting a reason for the growth of the settlement in Fig. 3.3 credit was given to those who argued for a commercial (CBD) function and those who argued for it being a port. Candidates did not always follow the instruction to ‘Support your answer with evidence from the photograph’. Evidence for the port (or trading) function included the harbour, ships in dock and sheltered bay. Some of these...
— Examiner report, October/November 2020, 2217/22 Q3(c) (Cambridge)
Past papers, syllabus and examiner reports © UCLES (Cambridge University Press & Assessment). Questions are matched to topics from the official syllabus. AssessPro is independent and not endorsed by Cambridge.