Edexcel A Level Geography Paper 2 June 2019 question paper 9GE0/02

Explain one reason why many people in the developed world support the global shift of industry.

Assess the methods used in local communities to reduce the impact of globalisation on the environment.

Explain one reason for the emergence of a multipolar world.

Assess the reasons why the growing resource needs of superpowers and emerging countries result in tensions.

Study Figure 1 in the Resource Booklet.

Suggest one reason why economic regeneration is needed in some places more than others.

Explain why infrastructure investment such as fracking may help regeneration in some local economies but not others.

Explain why regeneration usually improves people’s local living environment.

With reference to Figure 2a and 2b in the Resource Booklet and your own knowledge and understanding:

Evaluate the reasons why some regions are more successful than others.

Do not answer Question 4 if you have answered Question 3.

Diverse Places

You must use the Resource Booklet provided.

Study Figure 3 in the Resource Booklet.

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

Explain why there are tensions between long-term residents and international migrants in some areas but not others.

Explain how the built environment in urban areas usually reflects the ethnicity of their residents.

With reference to Figure 4a and 4b in the Resource Booklet and your own knowledge and understanding:

Evaluate the reasons why some places appear to be more desirable than others.

Draw a divided bar chart, using the key and the data in Figure 5.

The total number of children aged 6-17 in Madagascar was 8.9 million. The number of children who were enrolled in school was 5.8 million.

Calculate the percentage of children who were enrolled in school to one decimal place.

You must show your working.

Suggest reasons why the number of years spent in education by Madagascar’s children could affect its economic development.

Explain why governments vary in their definition and protection of human rights.

Evaluate the view that development aid has been largely ineffective in reducing inequalities in developing countries.

Do not answer Question 6 if you have answered Question 5.

Migration, Identity and Sovereignty

Study Figure 6 below.

Top four countries of birth for migrants living in Australia, 2016

Draw a divided bar chart, using the key and the data in Figure 6.

The total number of migrants living in Australia was 6.19 million. The total number of migrants from the UK, New Zealand, China and India was 2.8 million.

Calculate the percentage of migrants who came from these four countries to one decimal place.

You must show your working.

Suggest reasons why the UK, New Zealand, China and India are the main source countries for migrants to Australia.

Explain why modern nationalist movements face challenges in seeking increasing independence.

Evaluate the view that international global organisations (IGOs) have been largely ineffective in managing environmental challenges.