AQA A Level Geography Paper 2: Human geography June 2024 question paper 7037/2

Outline the role of one or more institutions, such as the UN, in regulating global systems.

Figures 1a and 1b are in the insert.

Figure 1a shows percentage workforce in skill level categories in selected south-eastern Asian countries in 2016.

Figure 1b shows GDP per capita and adult literacy rates in 2016 in the south-eastern Asian countries shown in Figure 1a.

Analyse the data shown in Figure 1a and Figure 1b.

Figure 2 shows the trade relationship between China and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Using Figure 2 and your own knowledge, assess the trading relationships between emerging major economies, such as China, and smaller less developed economies, such as those in Sub-Saharan Africa.

‘Global governance of the global commons has a direct impact on your life and the lives of people across the globe.’

Critically assess the extent to which you agree with this statement.

Outline how you used a qualitative data source to investigate lived experience in the past in your local place.

Figures 3a and 3b are in the insert.

Figure 3a shows percentage population in the Falmouth area with no education qualifications in 2011.

Figure 3b shows the index of multiple deprivation (IMD) map for the Falmouth area in 2011.

Interpret the maps shown in Figure 3a and Figure 3b.

Figures 4a and 4b are in the insert.

Figure 4a shows Princesshay, Exeter, in 2004 before redevelopment of a new shopping centre.

Figure 4b shows the redeveloped Princesshay Shopping Centre in 2012.

Using Figure 4a, Figure 4b and your own knowledge, to what extent can shifting flows of investment change the characteristics of a place?

Assess the role of endogenous factors in shaping people’s lived experience in your local place or the distant place that you have studied.

Outline the impact of urban form on local weather and climate.

Figures 5a, 5b and 5c are in the insert.

Figure 5a shows PM2.5 air pollution in selected European cities 2020–2021.

Figure 5b shows the five least and five most PM2.5 polluted cities in the European Union 2020–2021.

Figure 5c is a map of Europe.

Analyse the data shown in Figure 5a and Figure 5b.

Figures 6a and 6b are in the insert.

Figure 6a shows a view of La Défense, situated 3 km west of the centre of Paris.

Figure 6b shows the central area of La Défense.

Using Figure 6a, Figure 6b and your own knowledge, to what extent do you agree that La Défense shows the characteristics of an edge city?

Evaluate the use of sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) as a strategy to manage water movement through urban catchments.

‘Urban regeneration in Britain since 1979 has evolved to feature more dimensions of sustainability.’

To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Outline the concept of the ‘ecological footprint’.

Figure 7 is in the insert.

Figure 7 shows information about fertility in European Union countries in 2015.

Analyse the data shown in Figure 7.

Figure 8 shows information about rates of lung cancer, smoking rates and mitigation strategies in the UK between 1950 and 2012.

Using Figure 8 and your own knowledge, evaluate the success of mitigation strategies used to reduce the incidence of non-communicable diseases.

To what extent do you agree that some soil problems related to agriculture are easier to manage than others?

Using a case-study of a country/society experiencing population change, assess the relative importance of environmental and socio-economic factors in demographic transition.

Outline global patterns of water availability.

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Figure 9 shows solar power capacity in world regions in 2021.

Analyse the data shown in Figure 9.

Figures 10a and 10b are in the insert.

Figure 10a shows the Alto Lindoso reservoir and dam in Galicia, Spain.

Figure 10b shows the Damodar River and Durgapur Barrage in Bengal, India.

Using Figure 10a, Figure 10b and your own knowledge, discuss the environmental impacts of major dams and/or barrages.

To what extent is there a link between the physical geography and energy mixes in contrasting areas you have studied?

‘Resources can be considered to be infinite because of increased economic development and associated technological advancements.’

With reference to mineral and/or energy resources, assess the extent to which you agree with this statement.