End of Term Examinations 2023

Geography
IGCSE 2

1 a Many LEDC's have a high birthrate. Suggest three reasons that might be causing this. 3

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b Write down the formula used to calculate population change in a country . 1

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c Suggest why some countries in the world have experienced a decrease in population . 4

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d For a named country you have studied, explain how it has managed to reduce population growth . 7

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e What is population density? 1

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f State two natural factors that can cause an area to be sparsely populated. 2

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g Explain why the availability of resources may lead to an area becoming densely populated. 4

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h Many people are migrating from Mexico to USA. Which country is the source country between the two
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I Describe problems likely to be faced by the immigrants in the USA. 4

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2 a In which part of the town would you find the buildings above . 1

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b Besides high rise buildings state other three characteristics of the Central Business District. 3

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c Suggest two reasons why most buildings in the CBD are built tall . 3

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d Littering is major problem in urban areas. Suggest any three ways of managing this problem . 3

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e For named area you have studied, describe how they control traffic congestion . 7

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f Explain what is urbanization. 2

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g The picture above shows one major problem found in towns . What do we call this problem? 1

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h Explain the causes of traffic congestion in the CBD of many large urban areas . 4

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I Why would a transport company prefer to put there company structures in the outskirts of a town than
in the inner city 2

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3 a Describe the system of agriculture shown above. 3

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b Define these terms 3

arable farming
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commercial farming

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mixed farming

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c State any three processes in an agricultural system. 3

d Explain giving examples what are inputs in an agricultural system . 3

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e State and explain on any three natural factors that affect agriculture . 4

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d Differentiate between extensive and intensive agriculture. 3

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e Explain how irrigation has increased food production across the world. 3

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