Oxford Cambridge and RSA GCSE (9–1) Geography B (Geography … · 2019-09-13 · 33.1 1.4 22.5 21.8 3.3 1.8 Using the population density data from the table, calculate the range

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GCSE (9–1) Geography B(Geography for Enquiring Minds)J384/03 Geographical Exploration

Practice PaperTime allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes

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You may use:• a scientific or graphical calculator• a ruler (cm/mm)• a piece of string

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INSTRUCTIONS• Use black ink. You may use an HB pencil for graphs and diagrams.• Complete the boxes above with your name, centre number and candidate number.• Answer all the questions.• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If additional space is

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INFORMATION• The total mark for this paper is 60.• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].• Quality of extended responses will be assessed in questions marked with an

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Answer all the questions.

1 (a) Study Figs 1a and 1b in the separate Resource Booklet, Map of UK National Parks and UK Relief Map.

(i) Name one National Park located in an upland area of the UK.

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(ii) Name one National Park located in a lowland area of the UK.

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(iii) Explain the difference between the built landscape and the natural landscape.

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(b) Study Figs 1a, 2 & 3 in the separate Resource Booklet, a map of UK National Parks, a UK population density map and a map of the South Downs National Park.

The Lake District National Park was founded in 1951 and was one of the first National Parks in the UK. The South Downs National Park is the newest National Park in the UK and was founded in 2011.

(i) Using data, compare the population density of the South Downs National Park and the Lake District National Park.

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(ii) Below is some data showing the population density for places in or near the South Downs National Park.

Place Brighton and Hove Chichester Eastbourne Havant Lewes Winchester

Population density (ppha) 33.1 1.4 22.5 21.8 3.3 1.8

Using the population density data from the table, calculate the range. You must show your working out.

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(c) Study Figs 3, 4 and 5 in the separate Resource Booklet, a map of the South Downs National Park, a review of the South Downs Way from a walking holiday brochure and the South Downs climate graph.

(i) The ‘South Downs Way’ is a National Trail that runs the length of the South Downs National Park from Winchester in the West to Eastbourne in the east.

Use Fig. 3 to estimate the length of the ‘South Downs Way’.

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(ii) Using evidence from Figs 1b, 2, 3, 4 and 5, explain what characteristics make the South Downs’ landscape distinctive.

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2 (a) Study Fig. 6 in the separate Resource Booklet, a Geological map of the area around Arlington Reservoir.

Arlington Reservoir is a large artificial lake located less than 1 km from the South Downs National Park that is used as a source for the water supply in East Sussex.

(i) Identify the type of bedrock found beneath Arlington Reservoir.

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(ii) Study the map below showing the area to the south west of Arlington Reservoir.

Scale in metres

302520

Heightin metres

above sealevel

1510

50

302520151050

A B

ArlingtonReservoir

Contour Line

Spot Height

Dam Wall

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A B28

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(b) Study Figs 6 and 7 in the separate Resource Booklet, a geological map of the area around Arlington Reservoir and information about Arlington Reservoir.

Give one human and one physical reason why this is a good location for a reservoir.

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(c)* ‘Reservoirs are a successful strategy for dealing with water stress.’ Using Fig. 7, Fig. 8 and your own understanding, to what extent do you agree with this statement?

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3 The South Downs National Park is located in the South East of England where the population is projected to rise by 8.1% from 2014 to 2024, which is above the national average.

(a) The graph below shows the cumulative number of new homes built and the number of new households in England from 2006 to 2016.

A household is one person living alone, or a group of people (not necessarily related) living at the same address who share cooking facilities and share a living room, sitting room or dining area.

Year

Number of newhomes built andnew households(millions)

20060.00

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0.60

0.80

1.00

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2.00

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

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0.39

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0.66

0.50

0.83

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1.02

0.76

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0.87

1.40

0.99

1.45

1.10

1.52

1.21

1.82

1.33

1.87

1.47

New homes built

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New households

Graph showing number of new homes built and number of new households in England 2006–2016

State one similarity and one difference in the trends shown on the graph above.

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(b) Explain how land use has created an issue of housing shortages in the UK.

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(c) Polegate, East Sussex, borders the South Downs National Park and the water for the town is supplied by Arlington Reservoir.

Study Fig. 9 in the separate Resource Booklet, information about new developments in Polegate, East Sussex.

Discuss the potential impact of the new developments on ways of life in Polegate.

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4* Increasing demand for resources is affecting the South East of England in the 21st century.

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

1. Assess whether the challenges of housing and water supply have been met so far by the authorities in South East England.

2. Propose and justify one initiative or idea that could be considered to make living in South East England more sustainable for the future. [12]

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Oxford Cambridge and RSA GCSE (9–1) Geography B (Geography … · 2019-09-13 · 33.1 1.4 22.5 21.8 3.3 1.8 Using the population density data from the table, calculate the range