Settlements & Service Provision (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Geography)

Exam Questions

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11 mark

Study Fig 1, Which shows an area of a settlement

Identify the function of the settlement shown in the photograph below 

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Fig 1 - Settlement

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210 marks

Study Fig. 2.1 (below), which shows three rural settlements in Wales (an MEDC).

(i)

What type of settlement is shown in the map of Oldwalls?

[1]

(ii)

Describe two characteristics of dispersed settlements such as Penmaen.

[2]

(iii)

Using evidence from Fig. 2.1 only, give three reasons why Penrice is a nucleated settlement.

[3]

(iv)

Explain why more people are living in the rural-urban fringe of large towns and cities in MEDCs.

[4]

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310 marks

Study Fig. 2.1, which shows information about rural and urban settlements.

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(i)

What is meant by the term dispersed settlement?

[1]

(ii)

Identify from Fig. 2.1 a type of:

- rural settlement ................................................

- urban settlement ..............................................

[2]

(iii)

State three typical land uses in the rural-urban fringe.

1 ...........................................................................

2 ...........................................................................

3 ...........................................................................

[3]

(iv)

Describe the problems caused by urban sprawl.

[4]

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46 marks

Study Fig. 2.1, which shows a map of settlements in the Osijek-Baranja region of Croatia (an MEDC in Europe).

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Fig.2.1

(i)

What is meant by the term settlement?

[1]

(ii)

Identify the settlement patterns in the two rural areas labelled X and Y in Fig. 2.1. .................................................................................................... Y ....................................................................................................

[2]

(iii)

Suggest three factors which may have resulted in the growth of linear settlement patterns in parts of the area shown in Fig. 2.1.

1 ....................................................................................................

2 ....................................................................................................

3 ....................................................................................................

[3]

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53 marks

Study Fig. 2.2, which is a map showing the location of Aliano, a settlement in a rural part of Southern Italy (an MEDC in Europe).

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Fig.2.2

Suggest reasons for the original growth of a settlement at Aliano.

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610 marks

Study Fig. 2.1, which is a diagram showing a settlement hierarchy.

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Fig. 2.1

(i)

What is meant by the term hierarchy of settlements?

[1 mark]

(ii)

Describe the relationship between: the population size and number of settlements

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the size of settlements and the order of services they provide.

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[2]

(iii)

Using Fig. 2.1, identify the type of settlement described in each of the following:
a small settlement with a primary school which is surrounded by farmland

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a large settlement with headquarters of many large businesses and national government buildings

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a settlement which has a few houses and no services.

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[3]

(iv)

Describe four differences between low-order and high-order services using the following headings:

sphere of influence

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threshold population

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frequency of use

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range.

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[4]

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710 marks

Study Fig. 2.1, which shows an area in an MEDC.

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Fig. 2.1

(i)

Identify the settlement pattern at X.

[1]

(ii)

Area Y is an area of dispersed settlement. Describe two characteristics of dispersed settlement.

1 .....................................................

2 .....................................................

[2]

(iii)

Explain the growth of settlement Z.

[3]

(iv)

Describe the impacts on local people of the growth of settlements in the rural-urban fringe.

[4]

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16 marks

Study Fig. 1, which is a diagram showing a settlement hierarchy

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Fig 1

(i)

Using Fig. 1, identify the type of settlement described in each of the following: 

a larger settlement with the council head office .................................................... 

a large settlement with a bus and train station and sports team, but no airport .................................................... 

a settlement with services such as grocers, restaurants, and basic stores ...................................................

[3]

(ii)

Explain why villages have low-order services

[3]

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25 marks

Study Fig 1, Which shows an area of a settlement

Explain why some settlements have the retail function

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38 marks

Study Figs. 2.2 and 2.3, which show information about Llanelli, an urban settlement in the UK, in 1850 and 2000.

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(i)

Using evidence from Figs. 2.2 and 2.3 only, describe the main changes which have taken place in Llanelli between 1850 and 2000.

[3]

(ii)

Suggest reasons for Llanelli’s function as an industrial town.

[5]

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48 marks

Study Fig. 2.2, which is a map of a rural area in north east England

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(i)

Describe three differences between the location of East Heslerton and Wykeham.

[3]

(ii)

Explain the distribution of settlements in the area shown in Fig. 2.2.

[5]

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58 marks

Study Fig. 2.2, which is a map showing the rural area around Langali in Tanzania.

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(i)

Describe the distribution of homes in the area shown in Fig. 2.2.

[3]

(ii)

Suggest reasons for the distribution of homes in the area shown in Fig. 2.2.

[5]

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68 marks

Study Fig. 2.2, which is a land use map showing part of a CBD.

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(i)

In Fig. 2.2, use the key provided to shade in the following shops and services:
- jewellers
- theatre
- fruit/vegetable shop.

[3]

(ii)

Describe the differences between low-order and high-order goods and services.

[5]

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78 marks

Study Fig. 2.2 (below), which is a photograph showing an area in Almeria, Spain (an MEDC).

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(i)

Describe the main features of the settlement shown in Fig. 2.2.

[3]

(ii)

Suggest reasons for the location of the settlement shown in Fig. 2.2.

[5]

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88 marks

Study Fig. 2.4, which shows information about the relationship between settlement size and the number of services in them.

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(i)

Describe the relationship shown by Fig. 2.4. Refer to different types of settlement in your answer.

[3]

(ii)

Explain why there is a relationship between settlement size and the number of services provided.

[5]

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94 marks

Study Fig. 2.1, which shows a map of settlements in the Osijek-Baranja region of Croatia (an MEDC in Europe).

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Fig.2.1

Suggest likely differences in service provision between the urban and rural settlements shown in Fig. 2.1.

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105 marks

Study Fig. 2.2, which is a map showing the location of Aliano, a settlement in a rural part of Southern Italy (an MEDC in Europe).

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The population of Aliano is now less than 1000 people.

Explain why the population has declined in settlements in some rural areas in MEDCs.

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118 marks

Study Fig. 2.2, which shows information about the functions of settlements, along with Figs. 2.3, 2.4 and 2.5 (Insert), which are photographs of different settlements.

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Fig. 2.2

(i)

Identify the function of the settlement shown in each of Figs. 2.3, 2.4 and 2.5. For each photograph you should choose a different function listed in Fig. 2.2.

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Fig. 2.3

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Fig. 2.4

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Fig. 2.5

[3]

(ii)

Choose one of the functions listed in Fig. 2.2. Explain why some settlements have that function. Function ....................................... Explanation .......................................

[5]

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128 marks

Study Figs. 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4, which are photographs taken in three different urban settlements.

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Fig. 2.2

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Fig. 2.3

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Fig. 2.4

(i)

State the functions of the urban settlements which are shown in Figs. 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4.

Fig. 2.2 .................................................................

Fig. 2.3 .................................................................

Fig. 2.4 .................................................................

[3]

(ii)

Explain why there are many high-order shops and services in large urban settlements such as those shown in Figs. 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4.

[5]

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For a named area you have studied, describe the settlement hierarchy with reference to service provision.

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For an urban area you have studied, describe how its function has changed over time 

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For an urban area you have studied, describe and explain the service provision

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47 marks

For a named area you have studied, describe the hierarchy of service provision. Name of area ..............................

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57 marks

Describe and explain the service provision in a named settlement you have studied.

Name of settlement

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67 marks

For a named settlement you have studied, describe and explain the service provision. You should refer to the type and order of services, and their spheres of influence. Name of settlement ....................................

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77 marks

For a named settlement you have studied, explain why the population size has changed.

Name of settlement ..........................

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87 marks

The function of a settlement is its purpose, such as:
– a port – a tourist resort
– administration
– manufacturing.

For a named settlement you have studied, state its function(s) and explain why this/these function(s) developed there.

Name of settlement .........................................................
Function(s) .......................................................................

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97 marks

For a named urban settlement you have studied, describe the causes and effects of one problem faced by the people living there.

Name of settlement ...............................

Problem ...............................

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107 marks

For a named urban area you have studied, describe one change in land use and explain why this change in land use has caused problems.

Name of urban area ..............................................

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