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Level 1 Geography, 2015
91008 Demonstrate geographic understanding of
population concepts
9.30 a.m. Thursday 12 November 2015
Credits: Four
Achievement
Demonstrate geographic understanding
of population concepts.
Achievement with Merit
Demonstrate in-depth geographic
understanding of population concepts.
Achievement with Excellence
Demonstrate comprehensive
geographic understanding of population
concepts.
Check that the National Student Number (NSN) on your admission slip is the same as the number at the
top of this page.
You should attempt ALL the questions in this booklet.
If you need more room for any answer, use the extra space provided at the back of this booklet.
Check that this booklet has pages 2 – 12 in the correct order and that none of these pages is blank.
YOU MUST HAND THIS BOOKLET TO THE SUPERVISOR AT THE END OF THE EXAMINATION.
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INSTRUCTIONS
In the box below, name a region, country (or countries) that you will use for your population case
study.
Name of region, country (or countries) population case study:
You should provide detailed case study material from this region, country (or countries) when
answering ALL of the questions in this booklet.
QUESTION ONE: Population Distribution
Read the geographic concept below and refer to it when answering this question.
Geographic Concept
Patterns are a distinctive arrangement of things or objects. Geography studies spatial
patterns (the arrangement of features on the earth’s surface), and temporal patterns (how
characteristics, trends, and features change over time).
Distribution of World Population by Country
Equator
For copyright reasons, this resource cannot be reproduced here.
Source (adapted): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:World_population.svg#mediaviewer/File:World_population.svg
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Study the map of world population distribution on page 2, and refer to it when answering (a).
(a)
Describe the distribution of population in the northern and southern hemispheres.
Northern hemisphere:
Southern hemisphere:
(b)
In the box below, draw an annotated map or diagram to show the distribution of population in
your chosen region, country (or countries).
Title:
Key:
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(c)
Fully explain any changes that have occurred in the distribution of population for your chosen
region, country (or countries).
In your answer, include specific, relevant evidence from:
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the geographic concept of patterns
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your population case study (studies)
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your annotated map or diagram from page 3.
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QUESTION TWO: Population Change
Read the geographic concept below and refer to it when answering this question.
Geographic Concept
Change involves any alteration to the natural or cultural environment. Change can
be spatial and / or temporal. Change is a normal process in both natural and cultural
environments. It occurs at varying rates, at different times, and in different places.
Change can bring about further change.
The Demographic Transition Model
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Source (adapted): http://2012books.lardbucket.org/books/regional-geography-of-the-world-globalization-people-andplaces/s04-04-globalization-and-development.html
The Demographic Transition Model shows five stages of change in a population over time.
(a)
Fully describe what Stage 2 and Stage 4 of the model show.
You should refer to the model and the concept of change.
Stage 2:
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Stage 4:
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Fully explain how the Demographic Transition Model can be applied to population change in
your region, country (or countries).
In your answer, include specific, relevant evidence from:
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the geographic concept of change
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the birth and death rates, and natural increase rates for your population case study.
You may include a combination of notes, maps, and annotated diagrams to support your
answer.
Question Two continues on the next page
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QUESTION THREE: Sustainability
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Read the geographic concept below and refer to it when answering this question.
Geographic Concept
Sustainability involves adopting ways of thinking and behaving that allow individuals,
groups, and societies to meet their needs and aspirations without preventing future
generations from meeting theirs.
Many countries are finding it difficult to meet the needs of their populations and to plan for future
generations.
The world
has over
7 billion people
Aging
populations:
Security, economic
strength, and
independence
in old age
Planning ahead
for the growth
of cities
Migration:
the decision
to move
Global
Sustainability
7 billion currently
consuming up to
5 times the
earth’s
resources
Youth: A new
global power
reshaping the
world
Sharing and
sustaining the
earth’s
resources
Influences on
fertility:
Slowing down
population
growth rates
Source (adapted): http://www.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/pub-pdf/EN-SWOP2011-FINAL.pdf
Study the diagram above of global sustainability and refer to it when answering (a).
(a)
(i)
Explain what is meant by the term “fertility”.
(ii)
How could a change in fertility rates slow down population growth rates?
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(b)
Name ONE issue or problem that the population of your region, country (or countries) faces.
Fully explain how governments or other agencies are working to solve this issue or problem
to ensure sustainability of the region or country for future generations.
In your answer, include specific, relevant evidence from:
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the geographic concept of sustainability
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your population case study (studies).
You may include a combination of notes, maps, and annotated diagrams to support your
answer.
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