Paper 2: Human geography

Figure 1 shows global flows in 2000 and 2020 (data are illustrative, written for this paper).

Flow	2000	2020
International migrants (millions)	173	281
Remittances to LICs/MICs (US$ bn)	80	540
Internet users (% of world population)	7	60

Analyse the data shown in Figure 1.

Explain why some groups argue that globalisation increases inequality.

Explain the idea of the global commons.

'International trade benefits all countries.' To what extent do you agree with this view?

Figure 2 shows results of a place-perception survey of 40 residents and 40 visitors (data are illustrative, written for this paper).

Statement (% agree)	Residents	Visitors
'The town feels safe'	55	80
'The town is attractive'	45	85
'The town has a strong community'	75	40

Analyse the data shown in Figure 2.

With reference to your local place study, explain how the place has changed over time.

Explain how endogenous and exogenous factors give places their character.

To what extent do representations of places in the media influence how people experience them?

Figure 3 shows the percentage of the population living in urban areas (data are illustrative, written for this paper).

Country	1970	1995	2020
UK	77	78	84
Nigeria	18	39	52
China	17	31	61

Analyse the data shown in Figure 3.

Explain how urbanisation affects drainage in cities.

Analyse the characteristics of new urban landscapes in a city you have studied.

Analyse the contrasts between two urban areas you have studied.

'Social and economic inequality is the greatest challenge facing cities.' To what extent do you agree?