Population Structure Variation (Edexcel A Level Geography): Exam Questions

Study Figures 4a and 4b in the Resource Booklet.

Figure 4a and Figure 4b

Population pyramid and non-UK born data for Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East England and for Northumberland, North East England

Suggest one reason why the population structures of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Northumberland differ.

(3)

Suggest reasons for the different levels of cultural diversity between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Northumberland.

(6)

Explain how regional and national influences have shaped the demographic characteristics of your local place.

(6)

Name of local place: ...........................................................

Study Figure 3 in the Resource Booklet.

Figure 3

Distribution of international migrants and asylum seekers

Suggest one reason why the distribution of international migrants varies across the UK.

(3)

Study Figure 2.

Figure 2: A map showing ethnic segregation in part of Chicago, (USA)

i)

Suggest one reason why recently-arrived Asians tend to live in the area indicated.

(3)

ii)

Suggest why some areas in Chicago have a greater degree of ethnic segregation than others.

(6)