GCSE 4241/02 GEOGRAPHY (Specification B) HIGHER TIER UNIT 1

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1 Surname Centre Number Candidate Number Other Names 0 GCSE 4241/02 GEOGRAPHY (Specification B) HIGHER TIER UNIT 1 P.M. TUESDAY, 13 May hour For s use Question Maximum Mark Mark Awarded SPaG SPaG 3 Total 66 INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Do not use gel pen or correction fluid. Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page. Answer both questions. At the end of each question there is a choice of case studies. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet. If you run out of space, use the continuation pages at the back of the booklet, taking care to number the question(s) correctly. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part-question. You are reminded that assessment will take into account the quality of written communication used in your answers to questions 1(e) and 2(e). In addition, your ability to spell, punctuate and use grammar accurately will be assessed in your answers to questions 1(e) and 2(e). VP*(S ) R

2 2 Theme 1: Challenges of Living in a Built Environment Answer all parts of (a) to (d). There is a choice of questions in (e). 1. (a) Study the maps below. N North Atlantic Ocean EURO ROPE MIDDLE EAST km SUDAN N Tropic of Cancer A F R I C A Uganda DEM. REP. OF THE CONGO Gulu Equator UGANDA South Atlantic Ocean Tropic of Capricorn Lake Victoria Indian Ocean Equator Kampala Lake Victoria KENYA km RWANDA TANZANIA Key Capital city Settlement Tick ( ) the correct answers in the sentences below. [3] Kenya (i) To the east, Uganda shares a border with the country of Rwanda Tanzania north (ii) In which part of Uganda is Lake Victoria? south-east south-west 170 (iii) The city of Gulu is how many kilometers north of Kampala?

3 3 (b) The pie chart below shows Uganda s urban and rural population in Uganda s population in 1950 Uganda s population in % 25% 75% 25% 50% Urban Rural 50% Complete the pie chart for 2010 using the following figures and the key provided. [2] Percentage (%) of population in Uganda living in urban areas 12% Percentage (%) of population in Uganda living in rural areas 88% Turn over.

4 (c) 4 Study the information below which shows differences between urban and rural Uganda. Uganda s literacy rate Uganda s infant mortality rate 120 percentage of population deaths per 1000 live births urban rural 0 urban rural (i) Select information from the table below to complete the graphs. [2] Urban Rural Literacy Rate 87% 66% Infant mortality rate per 1000 live births Life expectancy (years) Access to safe drinking water 91% 64% (ii) Compare two features of quality of life in urban and rural areas. [4]

(d) 5 In many countries people are moving from

5 (d) 5 In many countries people are moving from rural areas to live in urban areas. Rural Uganda Kampala, an urban area of Uganda (i) Explain why people might leave rural areas of Uganda to move to cities in Uganda. [5] Charlotte Thege/Alamy Zute Lightfoot/Alamy Turn over.

6 6 (ii) Suggest ways in which rural to urban migration may affect urban areas. [6]

7 7 (e) Case Studies Answer one of the questions, either (i) or (ii). You will be assessed on your spelling, punctuation and accurate use of grammar in this question. Either, Tick ( ) your choice (i) A case study about retail change in one urban area: Name the urban area. Describe retail change in this urban area. Explain the reasons for this retail change. Or, (ii) A case study about one planning issue: Name the planning issue. Describe the planning issue. Explain why there is a range of views about this issue. [8+3] Turn over.

8 8 End of Theme 1

9 9 BLANK PAGE PLEASE DO NOT WRITE ON THIS PAGE Turn over.

10 10 Theme 2: Physical Processes and the Relationships between People and Environments Answer all parts of (a) to (d). There is a choice of question in (e). 2. Study the map below, it shows the pattern of precipitation across New Zealand. N Prevailing wind NORTH ISLAND Tasman Sea KEY: Queenstown X Christchurch Average annual precipitation 1500 mm + SOUTH ISLAND Y mm mm Pacific Ocean Christchurch Queenstown Line of cross-section for question (b) km (a) Describe the pattern of precipitation across South Island, New Zealand. [3]

11 (b) Relief rainfall influences the pattern of precipitation in New Zealand. 11 Complete the diagram below by adding annotation at points 1, 2 and 3 to explain the process of relief rainfall. [4] 2 3 Prevailing winds 1 Southern Alps Rain shadow X NW Tasman Sea Cross-section across South Island New Zealand Pacific Ocean Y SE Turn over.

12 12 (c) Precipitation in New Zealand is also associated with the passage of depressions across the country. The weather map below shows a depression crossing New Zealand in August August is a winter month in New Zealand because it is in the Southern hemisphere. N km Key 870 Warm front Cold front Occluded front Isobar No cloud 50% cloud Full cloud Queenstown 2. 3 Christchurch Wind strength Weather., 5 knots 10 knots Rain Drizzle 870 L Snow Thunderstorm 5 Temperature is 5 C Poor weather brings chaos to some parts of New Zealand August 2011 It was reported that many important services were disrupted, for example: airports were closed; roads were blocked; electricity supplies were cut; telephone lines were down.

13 13 The area around Queenstown faced serious social and economic disruption as a result of the storm. Use information from the weather map and the newspaper article to explain why. [6] Turn over.

14 (d) Study the map and the information box about the island of Tuvalu. 14 Australia P a c i f i c Tuvalu Samoa Fiji O c e a n N Tuvalu suffers from drought In September 2011 the residents of Tuvalu suffered a drought. Tuvalu has limited groundwater. This is now contaminated by sea water; New Zealand sent emergency aid, including bottles of water km New Zealand The location of Tuvalu (i) Suggest why drought causes particular problems for islands such as Tuvalu. Explain your answer. [3]

15 15 (ii) Drought sometimes affects other parts of the world. Suggest ways in which individuals and organisations can respond to drought. [6] Turn over.

16 16 (e) Case Studies Answer one of the questions, either (i) or (ii). You will be assessed on your spelling, punctuation and accurate use of grammar in this question. Either, Tick ( ) your choice (i) A case study about one ecosystem: Name the ecosystem. Describe how people manage this ecosystem. Explain why this management is necessary. Or, (ii) A case study about the management of one river at a local scale: Name the river. Describe how the river is managed at a local scale. Explain why this management is necessary. [8+3] 8 3

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GCSE 4241/01 GEOGRAPHY (Specification B) FOUNDATION TIER UNIT 1

Surname Centre Number Candidate Number Other Names 0 GCSE 4241/01 GEOGRAPHY (Specification B) FOUNDATION TIER UNIT 1 P.M. TUESDAY, 13 May 2014 1 hour For s use Question Maximum Mark Mark Awarded 1. 30