Issues Evaluation (AQA GCSE Geography): Exam Questions

Exam code: 8035

1 hour20 questions
1a1 mark

Study Figure 1, ‘Water in the United Kingdom’ in the resources booklet.

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Which of the following cities has the highest annual rainfall?

Shade one circle only.

  • Bristol

  • Glasgow

  • Liverpool

  • London

1b2 marks

Give two effects of water stress.

2a1 mark

Study Figure 2, ‘Managing water demand in Oxfordshire’ in the resources booklet.

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What is the approximate area of the proposed reservoir as shown on the Ordnance Survey (OS) map extract (opens in a new tab)?
Shade one circle only.

  • 3 km2

  • 6 km2

  • 9 km2

  • 12 km2

2b2 marks

Describe the relief of the land in the area of the proposed reservoir.

2c1 mark

Give one reason why clay is a suitable material on which to build a reservoir.

3a1 mark

Study Figure 1, ‘Tropical rainforests’.

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Calculate the temperature range for Manaus.

3b2 marks

Explain why there are ‘no real seasonal temperature differences’ in areas of tropical rainforest.

3c1 mark

Suggest one reason why so many medicinal drugs are derived from tropical rainforests.

4a3 marks

Study Figure 2, 'Deforestation of tropical rainforests'.

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Compare the pattern of forest loss between the Brazilian Amazon and the non-Brazilian Amazon.

4b2 marks

Complete the following diagram to show how the removal of trees can affect the rainforest environment.
Write the correct statement in each box.
Choose from the statements below.

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5a1 mark

Study Figure 1 in the resources booklet, ‘An increasingly urban world’.

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In which year were global urban and rural populations the same?

Shade one circle only.

  • 2004

  • 2007

  • 2010

  • 2013

5b1 mark

Which of the following statements is correct?

Shade one circle only.

  • Latin America/Caribbean is predicted to double its % urban population between 1950 –2030

  • The % urban population in Europe is expected to fall between 2007–2030

  • By 2030 over 90% of the population in North America will live in urban areas

  • By 2030 Asia will be the continent with the highest % urban population

5c2 marks

Suggest two reasons why estimates of future urban population may not be accurate.

5d2 marks

Suggest one challenge that urbanisation creates for rural areas.

6a1 mark

Study Figure 1 in the resources booklet, ‘The changing pattern of energy production and use in the UK’.

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In which year did nuclear power and coal provide the same proportion of the UK’s electrical energy mix?

Shade one circle only.

  • 2010

  • 2013

  • 2015

  • 2016

6b2 marks

Give two reasons for the growth of energy use in transport.

6c1 mark

Study Figure 2 in the resources booklet, ‘Energy futures – the development of renewable energy sources’.

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What was the increase in the UK energy capacity for renewables in gigawatts (GW) between 2010 and 2018?

Shade one circle only.

  • 26

  • 30

  • 34

  • 38

6d1 mark

Suggest one reason why offshore locations might be more suitable than onshore locations for wind turbines.

6e2 marks

Study Figure 3 in the resources booklet, ‘Views about the proposed Isle of Lewis wind farm development’.

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Give two differences in the age distribution on the Outer Hebrides between 2016 and 2041 (predicted).

7a1 mark

Study Figure 1 in the resources booklet (opens in a new tab).

What percentage of waste in the UK was household waste in 2018?

Shade one circle only.

  • 8%

  • 12%

  • 19%

  • 61%

7b2 marks

Describe the trend in the rate of recycling in England between 2000–2019

7c1 mark

Give one reason why managing waste is a global issue

8a2 marks

Study Figure 2 in the resources booklet

Why will dealing with waste be a challenge for the Cambridge area in the future?

8b1 mark

Using map evidence, describe the physical geography of the area surrounding the proposed incinerator development.

8c1 mark

What is the approximate direct distance from the roundabout (470621) to the proposed incinerator site?

Shade one circle only.

  • 4 km

  • 5 km

  • 6 km

  • 7 km

9a1 mark

A student wanted to investigate the impact of tourism on their local town.

Study Figure 4, which shows the results of the student’s primary data collection.

Figure 4

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Which of the following methods would be an appropriate way of presenting the land use survey data?

  • Line graph

  • Scattergraph

  • Pie chart

  • Histogram

9b1 mark

What was the total environmental quality score?

9c2 marks

Using the data from Figure 4, state two conclusions that the student might draw about the impact of tourism.

9d1 mark

Suggest two ways that the primary data collection methods could be adapted to give more reliable data.

9e1 mark

Which of the four measures shown in Question 04.5 do you feel is most useful for this enquiry?

Give one reason for your choice.

Chosen measure

Reason for your choice

9f2 marks

Suggest a conclusion that the students might draw in relation to the original hypothesis.

101 mark

Study Figure 1.

Graph displaying international tourist arrivals by region from 1950 to 2018, showing growth in Europe, Asia & Pacific, Americas, Middle East, and Africa.
International tourist arrivals by world region

In 2018, which world region had the largest number of international tourist arrivals?

111 mark

Complete the graph below using the following data.

Number of cruise passengers in 2019

30 million

Bar chart showing cruise passengers from 2009 to 2019, increasing steadily from about 18 million to 30 million over the period.
Number of cruise passengers
121 mark

Complete the following table by calculating the total spending ($) for an average cruise ship visit.

Table showing average spend per cruise ship visit: Passengers $415,320, Crew $112,057, Cruise company $148,618, with a total spending section.
131 mark

Study Figure 2 in the resource booklet.

Complete the pie chart using the following data.

Australia

6%

Others

4%

Pie chart titled "Source of cruise arrivals in the Caribbean" with segments: USA 50%, Western Europe 30%, China 10%, Australia 5%, Others 5%.
141 mark

Study Figure 2 in the resource booklet.

Suggest one reason why so many visitors to the Cayman Islands come from the USA.

152 marks

'The cruise industry is an example of a global industry'

Do you agree? Yes No

Outline one reason for your choice.

1a6 marks

'Water transfer schemes will be essential to meet the growing demand for water in the UK.'

Do you agree? Explain your answer.

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1b6 marks

Suggest why water companies need 25-year plans.

26 marks

Study Figure 2, ‘Managing water demand in Oxfordshire’ and Figure 3, ‘A new reservoir for Oxfordshire?’ in the resources booklet. (opens in a new tab)

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‘The physical environment provides opportunities for a range of socio-economic activities.’ Use Figure 2 and Figure 3 to discuss this statement.

36 marks

‘Some activities in areas of tropical rainforests are more damaging than others.’ 
To what extent do you agree with this statement?

44 marks

Study Figure 3, 'Road development in the Peruvian Amazon'

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What does the information in the ‘Peru: development fact file’ suggest about levels of development in Peru?

54 marks

Explain the link between economic development and urbanisation.