Paper 2: Human geography

1.14 marks

Figure 1 shows the value of goods exported by four countries (data are illustrative, written for this paper).

Country	Exports (US$ bn)	Top export	Share of top export (%)
Germany	1 680	Vehicles	15
Chile	98	Copper	50
Zambia	11	Copper	75
Bangladesh	55	Clothing	84

Analyse the data shown in Figure 1.

1.26 marks

Explain how global systems create interdependence.

1.36 marks

Explain the role of international organisations in global governance.

1.420 marks

'Globalisation has created more winners than losers.' To what extent do you agree?

2.14 marks

Figure 2 shows census data for a place in 2001 and 2021 (data are illustrative, written for this paper).

Indicator	2001	2021
Population	12 400	15 100
Residents aged 65+ (%)	16	24
Born outside the UK (%)	4	11

Analyse the data shown in Figure 2.

2.26 marks

Explain how flows of people, money and ideas can change the meaning of a place.

2.36 marks

With reference to a contrasting place study, explain how its character has been shaped by its connections with other places.

2.420 marks

To what extent is a sense of place shaped by personal experience rather than by external factors?

Section C: choose your option

3.14 marks

Figure 3 shows temperatures across a city at night (data are illustrative, written for this paper).

Location	Temperature (°C)
Rural edge	11
Suburbs	13
Inner city	15
Central business district	17

Analyse the data shown in Figure 3.

3.26 marks

Explain the processes of suburbanisation, counter-urbanisation and urban resurgence.

3.39 marks

Analyse the strategies used to reduce flood risk in urban areas.

3.49 marks

Analyse how globalisation has influenced urban forms in a city you have studied.

3.520 marks

With reference to two contrasting cities you have studied, assess the extent to which they are becoming more sustainable.

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

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This paper is written by Plasmo in the style of the AQA A-Level Geography exam. It is not a past paper and is not produced or endorsed by the exam board.

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