Paper 2: Human geography

1.14 marks

Figure 1 shows approximate shares of world merchandise exports.

Region	1990 (%)	2022 (%)
Europe	48	36
Asia	26	37
North America	16	14
Rest of world	10	13

Analyse the data shown in Figure 1.

1.26 marks

Explain how transnational corporations (TNCs) contribute to global interdependence.

1.36 marks

Explain the role of the United Nations in global governance.

1.420 marks

'Antarctica is a global commons that is under growing threat.' To what extent do you agree?

2.14 marks

Figure 2 shows data for two neighbourhoods in the same city.

Indicator	Neighbourhood X	Neighbourhood Y
Median house price (£)	420 000	160 000
Residents with degree (%)	58	19
Born outside UK (%)	22	31
Life expectancy (years)	83	76

Analyse the data shown in Figure 2.

2.26 marks

Explain how insider and outsider perspectives can create different meanings of a place.

2.36 marks

Explain how qualitative data could be used to investigate the character of a place.

2.420 marks

To what extent are the identities of places shaped by external forces?

Section C: choose your option

3.14 marks

Figure 3 shows air pollution data.

City	PM2.5 (μg/m³, approximate annual mean)
Delhi	92
Lagos	68
London	10
Los Angeles	12

Analyse the data shown in Figure 3.

3.26 marks

Explain the causes of urban heat islands.

3.39 marks

Analyse the challenges of managing urban waste in a megacity.

3.49 marks

Evaluate strategies used to make cities more sustainable.

3.520 marks

'Urban regeneration benefits the wealthy more than existing communities.' To what extent do you agree?

Finished?

Answer every question to finish (13 left), or finish when the time’s up.

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