Level 1 Geography, 2015

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1 SUPERVISOR S Level 1 Geography, Demonstrate geographic understanding of population concepts 9.30 a.m. Thursday 12 November 2015 Credits: Four Achievement Achievement with Merit Achievement with Excellence Demonstrate geographic understanding of population concepts. Demonstrate in-depth geographic understanding of population concepts. Demonstrate comprehensive geographic understanding of population concepts. Check that the National Student Number (NSN) on your admission slip is the same as the number at the top of this page. You should attempt ALL the questions in this booklet. If you need more room for any answer, use the extra space provided at the back of this booklet. Check that this booklet has pages 2 12 in the correct order and that none of these pages is blank. YOU MUST HAND THIS BOOKLET TO THE SUPERVISOR AT THE END OF THE EXAMINATION. TOTAL New Zealand Qualifications Authority, All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means without the prior permission of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.

2 2 INSTRUCTIONS In the box below, name a region, country (or countries) that you will use for your population case study. Name of region, country (or countries) population case study: You should provide detailed case study material from this region, country (or countries) when answering ALL of the questions in this booklet. QUESTION ONE: Population Distribution Read the geographic concept below and refer to it when answering this question. Geographic Concept Patterns are a distinctive arrangement of things or objects. Geography studies spatial patterns (the arrangement of features on the earth s surface), and temporal patterns (how characteristics, trends, and features change over time). Distribution of World Population by Country Equator For copyright reasons, this resource cannot be reproduced here. Source (adapted):

3 3 Study the map of world population distribution on page 2, and refer to it when answering (a). (a) Describe the distribution of population in the northern and southern hemispheres. Northern hemisphere: Southern hemisphere: (b) In the box below, draw an annotated map or diagram to show the distribution of population in your chosen region, country (or countries). Title: Key:

4 4 (c) Fully explain any changes that have occurred in the distribution of population for your chosen region, country (or countries). In your answer, include specific, relevant evidence from: the geographic concept of patterns your population case study (studies) your annotated map or diagram from page 3.

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6 6 QUESTION TWO: Population Change Read the geographic concept below and refer to it when answering this question. Geographic Concept Change involves any alteration to the natural or cultural environment. Change can be spatial and / or temporal. Change is a normal process in both natural and cultural environments. It occurs at varying rates, at different times, and in different places. Change can bring about further change. The Demographic Transition Model For copyright reasons, this resource cannot be reproduced here. Source (adapted): The Demographic Transition Model shows five stages of change in a population over time. (a) Fully describe what Stage 2 and Stage 4 of the model show. You should refer to the model and the concept of change. Stage 2:

7 7 Stage 4: (b) Fully explain how the Demographic Transition Model can be applied to population change in your region, country (or countries). In your answer, include specific, relevant evidence from: the geographic concept of change the birth and death rates, and natural increase rates for your population case study. You may include a combination of notes, maps, and annotated diagrams to support your answer. Question Two continues on the next page

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9 9 QUESTION THREE: Sustainability Read the geographic concept below and refer to it when answering this question. Geographic Concept Sustainability involves adopting ways of thinking and behaving that allow individuals, groups, and societies to meet their needs and aspirations without preventing future generations from meeting theirs. Many countries are finding it difficult to meet the needs of their populations and to plan for future generations. The world has over 7 billion people Migration: the decision to move Youth: A new global power reshaping the world Aging populations: Security, economic strength, and independence in old age Global Sustainability Sharing and sustaining the earth s resources Planning ahead for the growth of cities 7 billion currently consuming up to 5 times the earth s resources Influences on fertility: Slowing down population growth rates Source (adapted): Study the diagram above of global sustainability and refer to it when answering (a). (a) (i) Explain what is meant by the term fertility. (ii) How could a change in fertility rates slow down population growth rates?

10 10 (b) Name ONE issue or problem that the population of your region, country (or countries) faces. Fully explain how governments or other agencies are working to solve this issue or problem to ensure sustainability of the region or country for future generations. In your answer, include specific, relevant evidence from: the geographic concept of sustainability your population case study (studies). You may include a combination of notes, maps, and annotated diagrams to support your answer.

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12 12 QUESTION NUMBER Extra space if required. Write the question number(s) if applicable

Level 1 Geography, 2012

91008 910080 1SUPERVISOR S Level 1 Geography, 2012 91008 Demonstrate geographic understanding of population concepts 9.30 am Friday 23 November 2012 Credits: Four Achievement Achievement with Merit Achievement