OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds) Geographical Exploration November 2021 question paper J384/03

Study Fig. 1 in the separate Resource Booklet, which shows a map of the world showing the location of Vanuatu.

Vanuatu is an archipelago; over 80 small islands make up the country.

Describe the location of Vanuatu.

Study Fig. 2 in the separate Resource Booklet, which shows a map of Vanuatu. Pele Island is to the north of Efate Island, where the capital Port Vila is located. A more detailed relief map is shown below:

What is the maximum height above sea level found on Pele Island?

Using the relief map, calculate the gradient from A to B. Show your working.

Study Fig. 3 in the separate Resource Booklet, which shows country profiles for Vanuatu and the United Kingdom (UK). Vanuatu is an LIDC and the United Kingdom is an AC.

Calculate the difference between the GDP per capita of Vanuatu and the UK.

Vanuatu’s birth rate is higher than the UK’s. Calculate the percentage increase between the birth rate of the UK and the birth rate of Vanuatu.

Suggest whether the country profile for Vanuatu is typical of an LIDC.

Study Fig. 4 in the separate Resource Booklet, an excerpt from the Vanuatu Climate Minister’s speech at the 2015 Climate Change Conference in Paris.

Explain what is meant by the term ‘climate change’.

Using Fig. 4, state two natural hazards which Vanuatu was recovering from in December 2015.

Study Fig. 5 in the separate Resource Booklet, which shows climate change information for Luganville.

Estimate the percentage of Luganville that is at risk of flooding from climate change.

Using evidence from Fig. 5, outline one economic impact climate change may have on Luganville.

* Using Figs. 3, 4 and 5 in the separate Resource Booklet, examine how Vanuatu’s level of development may affect their response to climate change.

Explain how tropical storms cause extreme weather conditions.

Study Figs. 6 and 7 in the separate Resource Booklet, which show a factfile on impacts of Cyclone Pam and Global Environment Facility (GEF) information.

Using the newspaper report in Fig. 6, suggest one way that the article demonstrates bias.

Using the table in Fig. 7, calculate the range of GEF funding per capita for the six countries.

Study Fig. 8 in the separate Resource Booklet, which shows opinions on climate change. Using Fig. 8, assess how global impacts of climate change have affected Vanuatu.

4* Using the information in the separate Resource Booklet and your own understanding:

1 Evaluate whether environmental problems are the most significant reason for Vanuatu’s current level of development.

2 Outline one aid strategy for Vanuatu and provide reasons for your choice.

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