Edexcel A Level Geography Paper 2 June 2025 question paper 9GE0/02

Study Figures 1a and 1b below.

Cumulative share of population from poorest to richest (%)

Figure 1a

Lorenz curve showing income distribution of Brazil’s population, 2019

Complete the Lorenz curve on Figure 1a;

Plot the cumulative share of income for 60% of the population.

Complete the Lorenz curve to show income distribution in Brazil.

Calculate the percentage of income for the poorest 30%.

Calculate the percentage of income for the richest 10%.

Assess the reasons why globalisation often increases income inequality within countries.

Explain how the Dependency Theory helps explain uneven patterns of global development.

Assess the view that economic alliances are important in ensuring the global influence of superpowers.

Study Figure 2 in the Resource Booklet.

Suggest one way this street art festival might have helped reimage this deindustrialised area.

Suggest why reimaging strategies may not always change perceptions of deindustrialised areas, such as Bristol.

Explain why some groups of people experience inequalities in rural places.

Evaluate the view that it is difficult for regeneration projects to meet the needs of all stakeholders.

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 way this carnival helps celebrate cultural diversity in this urban area.

Suggest why positive media representations may not always change the perceptions of urban areas, such as Notting Hill.

Explain why rural places are seen as undesirable by some groups of people.

Evaluate the view that it is difficult to manage change in places to meet the needs of all stakeholders.

Explain why military intervention may be seen as essential to ensure human wellbeing.

Study Figure 4 in the Resource Booklet.

Suggest why the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) had a mixed record of success.

Explain why the measurement of human development should include both economic and social variables.

Evaluate the view that human rights are under threat in many countries.

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

Migration, Identity and Sovereignty

You must use the Resource Booklet provided.

Explain why economic sanctions may be seen as essential to defend human rights.

Study Figure 5 in the Resource Booklet.

Suggest why there are changes in government policies controlling migration across national borders.

Explain how globalisation has encouraged the deregulation of capital markets and the emergence of tax havens.

Evaluate the view that growing nationalism has increased the number of borders that are contested.