Settlements (rural and urban) and service provision — Paper 2 · IGCSE Geography (9-1) 0976

1 Study the map extract for Vinstra, Norway. The scale is 1:50 000. (a) Fig. 1.1 shows some of the features in the north of the map extract. Study Fig. 1.1 and the map extract, and answer the questions below. 38 39 40 41 42 36 36 Myre D 35 35 A C 34 34 B 33 33 38 39 40 41 42 Fig. 1.1 (i) Identify the type of road at A. … [1] (ii) Identify feature B. … [1] (iii) Identify feature C. … [1] (iv) What is the height above sea level at D? … metres [1] (v) What is the six-figure grid reference of the house at Myre, shown on Fig. 1.1? Tick one correct answer below. Tick (3) 382355 355392 408366 391354 391355 [2] (b) Fig. 1.2 is a cross section along northing 345 from the western edge of the map at 340345 to 400345, passing through the summit of the mountain Teigkampen. 1200 1200 1000 1000 height 800 800 height (metres) (metres) 600 600 400 400 200 200 0 0 340345 400345 Fig. 1.2 (i) Using the map, complete the cross section on Fig. 1.2. [2] (ii) On Fig. 1.2, use a labelled arrow to show the position of the railway. [1] (iii) On Fig. 1.2, use a labelled arrow to show the position of a marked footpath. [1] (c) Using map evidence, give reasons for the growth of the main area of settlement on the map at Vinstra. … … … … … … … … … … [4] (d) Fig. 1.3 shows part of the valley of the river Vinstra in the south west of the map extract. 34 35 36 37 28 28 north side 27 27 Vinstra 26 26 south side 25 25 34 35 36 37 Fig. 1.3 Compare the following features on the north side of the valley and the south side of the valley: roads … … … … settlement … … … … land use … … … … relief. … … … … [6] [Total: 20]

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Mark scheme: Question Answer Marks 1(a) state/country/county/district/E6 (road). 1 1(a)(ii) (unmarked) footpath. 1 1(a)(iii) lake/Bosen, 1 Allow dam, reservoir, Bosen river and max/min lake elevation. Other lake names spoil. 1(a)(iv) 833 (metres). 1 1(a)(v) 391 354 = 2, 2 391 355 = 1. 1(b)(i) summit height 1000–1100 m, 2 summit 45–55 mm from left hand margin. 1(b)(ii) railway 83–91 mm from left hand margin. 1 1(b)(iii) footpath 98–104 mm from left hand margin, 1 In each part of (b) use the ruler device to measure the answers. Arrows should end within about 1cm of the profile. Measure to the point that the arrow projects to. There should be no ambiguity. Allow labels by names or question numbers. 1(c) gentle(r) slope/flat qualified, 4 low(er)/below 400–500 m, sunny/SW facing slope, in valley, sheltered by mountains, state/country/county/district/main/E6 road(s)/railway, junction of valleys/routes/roads, river for water/transport, bridge point, forest for fuel/building material, industrial area/industry, quarry, tourism/any two of hotel/lodging, information, skiing, ‘sight’, fishing, swimming/paths for hiking/campsite/shooting. 1(d) Credit the following comparisons between north and south. 6 Roads overall: N more roads/S fewer roads/N more density/S less dense, state/country/county/district/main/public roads: in north but (almost) none in the south, private roads: in both N and S, private roads: more in south/fewer in N (= 2), variety of roads: more types in N/fewer types in S, E – W roads: in both N and S, bends: more in N/fewer in S, gradient of roads: N steeper/S gentler, gradient of roads: follow slope/keep level in both N and S. Settlement amount of settlement: N more/S less, allow population, (built up/buildings = 0) houses/cabin/shanty/farm/boatshed: in both N and S, (more houses in N = 1) pattern: both dispersed, east and west: N more in west/S more in east, hotel/lodging: in S and not in N. Land use cultivation: more in N/less in S, ) If neither point given, allow ‘N mainly forest: more in S/less in N,) cultivation and S mainly forest’ = 1 nature conservation/reserve: in both N and S, Relief gradient: both steep, (within N and S gentle spoils but gentler does not) altitude: N higher/S lower/N 900–940 m S 860–880 m, Reserve 1 mark for each.

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1 Study the map extract for Furusjøen, Norway. The scale is 1:50 000. (a) Fig. 1.1 shows some of the features close to the Glitra river in the south east part of the map extract. Study Fig. 1.1 and the map extract, and answer the questions below. 39 40 41 42 43 56 56 B Glitra 55 55 C 54 54 53 53 D 52 52 Glitra 51 51 A 50 50 39 40 41 42 43 Fig. 1.1 (i) Identify the land use at A. … [1] (ii) What type of land is shown at B? … [1] (iii) What is the height above sea level of the spot height at C? … metres [1] (iv) What is the height above sea level of the contour at D? … metres [1] (v) What is the direction of flow of the Glitra river in the area shown on Fig. 1.1? Tick one correct answer below. Tick (✓) south west then south south east then south north then north east north west then south [1] (vi) What is the distance along the Glitra river in the area shown on Fig. 1.1? Tick one correct answer below. Tick (✓) 5½ kilometres 6½ kilometres 7½ kilometres 8½ kilometres [1] (b) Look at the main settlement in the central part of the map extract. Give three services provided for tourists in this settlement. 1 … 2 … 3 … [3] (c) Fig. 1.2 is a cross section along northing 59 from 370590 to the eastern edge of the map at 430590. 1600 1600 X Y 1500 1500 1400 1400 height height (metres) (metres) 1300 1300 1200 1200 1100 1100 0 0 370590 430590 Fig. 1.2 (i) Identify the feature at X. … [1] (ii) Identify the feature at Y. … [1] (iii) The cross section shown on Fig. 1.2 is incomplete. Using information from the map extract, draw a line on Fig. 1.2 to complete the cross section. [2] (d) Fig. 1.3 shows an area in the north east of the map extract. 39 40 41 42 43 60 60 59 59 58 58 57 57 39 40 41 42 43 Fig. 1.3 (i) Describe the relief of the area shown in Fig. 1.3. … … … … … … … … [4] (ii) Describe the drainage of the area shown in Fig. 1.3. … … … … … … [3] [Total: 20]

20 marks

Mark scheme: Question Answer Marks 1(a)(i) forest 1 1(a)(ii) marsh 1 1(a)(iii) 1236(m) 1 1(a)(iv) 1200(m) 1 1(a)(v) south west then south 1 1(a)(vi) 8½ km 1 1(b) winter parking 3 hotel/lodging cabins/camp site cabins grocery viewpoint canoeing downhill ski (route) ski trail sight footpath nature conservation area Credit the first three given. 1(c)(i) (marked) ski trail 1 1(c)(ii) (marked) footpath 1 1(c)(iii) left side just below 1400 m and above 1350 m 2 1300 m reached 16–20 mm from left hand side Measure with ruler device. 1(d)(i) steep 4 high/hilly/hill(s)/upland/mountain(s) 1600/1602 m valley(s) V-shaped straight E/SE steeper/W/NW gentler/asymmetrical 1(d)(ii) (river store) Ula 3 flows to south west (fairly) straight variable width marsh ponds/small lakes tributaries/affluents/confluence tributaries on W/NW/none on E/SE

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1 Study the map extract for Degeberga, Sweden. The scale is 1:50 000. (a) Fig. 1.1 shows some features in the west of the map extract around the main settlement of Degeberga. 41 42 43 44 45 90 90 E A 89 89 Degeberga B 88 88 C 87 87 D E 86 86 41 42 43 44 45 Fig. 1.1 Using the map extract, identify the following features shown on Fig. 1.1: (i) feature A … [1] (ii) feature B … [1] (iii) feature C … [1] (iv) the height above sea level at spot height D … metres [1] (v) the height above sea level of contour E. … metres [1] (b) Fig. 1.2A shows an area in the north west of the map extract and Fig. 1.2B shows an area in the south east of the map extract. Study the two areas and answer the questions below. 42 43 44 48 49 50 92 92 88 88 Råholmen 91 91 87 87 Sågverk 90 90 86 86 42 43 44 48 49 50 Fig. 1.2A Fig. 1.2B The table below compares the features of the two areas. Complete the table by putting ticks in the correct five boxes. Use only one tick for each row. Area in Area in Both these Neither of Fig. 1.2A Fig. 1.2B areas these areas ✓ Example: motorway flat land steep land gentle slopes mostly forest mostly arable land [5] (c) Fig. 1.3 shows a cross section along northing 86 from 440860 to 510860. 125 125 level 100 100 level sea sea 75 75 coastline above 50 50 above 25 25metres metres 0 0 440860 510860 Fig. 1.3 (i) On Fig. 1.3, use labelled arrows and the letter shown to show the positions of: public road 19 (X) the Segesholmsån river (Y). [2] (ii) On Fig. 1.3, complete the cross section. [2] (d) Look at the coastal settlement around Nyehusen and Furuboda. Give map evidence that suggests that this is a tourist settlement. … … … … [2] (e) Find the following two triangulation points: the 22 m triangulation point south of Nyehusen the 129 m triangulation point near Norrlia, south of Degeberga. (i) Give the compass direction from the 129 m triangulation point to the 22 m triangulation point. … [1] (ii) Measure the bearing from the 129 m triangulation point to the 22 m triangulation point. … degrees [1] (iii) What is the six-figure grid reference of the 129 m triangulation point near Norrlia? … [2] [Total: 20]

20 marks

Mark scheme: Question Answer Marks 1(a)(i) public road, (ignore width) 1 1(a)(ii) church 1 1(a)(iii) mast 1 1(a)(iv) 33 (m) 1 1(a)(v) 100 (m) 1 1(b) 5 flat land 9 steep land 9 gentle slopes 9 mostly forest 9 mostly arable 9 land 1(c)(i) public road 28–32 mm from left hand margin, 2 river 97–101 mm from left hand margin 1(c)(ii) land continuously rising to the left hand margin, 2 highest point over 100 m but not more than 112 m 1(d) bathing, 2 leisure/second homes, camp site/camping, roads give access to sea, dunes, cycle path(s) 1(e)(i) ENE/NE 1 1(e)(ii) 63–67° 1 1(e)(iii) 438 855 = 2 2 43_85_ = (correct square) 1

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2 (a) (i) Which one of the following statements describes a settlement hierarchy? Tick only one box. Statement Tick (✓) settlements in order of population size and importance linear, nucleated and dispersed settlement how a settlement has grown over time the physical factors which lead to the growth of a settlement [1] (ii) Which one of the following statements describes a service? Tick only one box. Statement Tick (✓) the site and situation of a settlement the sphere of influence of a settlement amenities provided in a settlement for the population e.g. shops a type of settlement pattern e.g. linear [1] (b) Fig. 2.1 shows settlement in a valley in northern England. N 4 0 0 300 20 0 100 0 200 10 10 0 0 0 3 400 Key 0 1 road km river or stream 100 contour (metres) house or farm building Fig. 2.1 Suggest how each of the following factors has influenced the sites and growth of settlement in the area shown in Fig. 2.1: (i) transport and accessibility … … … … [2] (ii) water supply … … [1] (iii) protection from flooding … … [1] (iv) relief. … … … … … [2] [Total: 8]

8 marks

Mark scheme: 2(a)(i) settlements in order of population size and importance 1 2(a)(ii) amenities provided in a settlement for the population, e.g. shops 1 2(b)(i) along/on/near road, 2 around/near/at junction/route focus/route centre 2(b)(ii) along/on/near river/stream 1 2(b)(iii) above/away from (main) river, 1 above/away from flood plain/valley floor/above the lowest land 2(b)(iv) avoids steep slope, 2 on gentle slope, (not ‘near’), avoids high(est) land/at foot of valley side, away from flood plain/flat land, on south facing/north side, on sunny slope, sheltered by hills

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1 Study the map extract for Hamoir, Belgium. The scale is 1:50 000. (a) Fig. 1.1 shows some of the features around the settlement at Ouffet in the north west of the map extract. Study Fig. 1.1 and the map extract, and answer the questions below. 74 75 76 77 92 92 B 91 91 E C 90 90 OUFFET A D 89 89 74 75 76 77 Fig. 1.1 Using the map extract, identify the following features shown in Fig. 1.1: (i) feature A … [1] (ii) the height above sea level of the contour at B … metres [1] (iii) feature C … [1] (iv) the land use at D … [1] (v) feature E. … [1] (b) Describe the pattern of main and secondary roads in the area shown on Fig. 1.1. … … [1] (c) Look at the part of the N66 road that runs from the bridge over the river at Hamoir to the east edge of the map extract. (i) What is the distance along the road from the bridge over the river at Hamoir to the east edge of the map extract? Tick one box below. Tick (✓) 6500 metres 7500 metres 8500 metres 9500 metres [1] (ii) What is the compass direction from the bridge over the river at Hamoir to where the N66 road meets the east edge of the map extract? … [1] (iii) Measure the bearing from the bridge over the river at Hamoir to where the N66 road meets the east edge of the map extract. … degrees [1] (iv) Give the six-figure grid reference of the bridge over the river at Hamoir. … [1] (d) Fig. 1.2 is a cross section along northing 90 from 770900 to 830900. 300 N66 linking road 300 200 200 metres metres above sea above sea level level 100 100 0 0 770900 830900 Fig. 1.2 (i) On Fig. 1.2, use labelled arrows to show the position of: • the main river • the Chat. de Renal (shown by a symbol for a castle) [2] (ii) The cross section shown on Fig. 1.2 is incomplete. Using information from the map extract, draw a line on Fig. 1.2 to complete the cross section. [1] (e) Which three of the following statements describe the main river on the map extract? Tick only three boxes below. Tick (✓) Its valley has gentle sides. It is meandering. It has no tributaries. It is always to the east of the railway. It has a flood plain of varying width. There is no settlement on its banks. It is a braided river. It flows from east to west. It is about 50 m wide. It is about 150 m wide. [3] (f) Look at the settlement at Hamoir. Describe the site and give reasons for the growth of the settlement. … … … … … … … … … … [4] [Total: 20]

20 marks

Mark scheme: Question Answer Marks 1(a)(i) (secondary) road, 1 1(a)(ii) 250 metres, 1 1(a)(iii) church, 1 1(a)(iv) deciduous trees, 1 1(a)(v) high voltage line, 1 1(b) radial/meet in centre/meet in Ouffet, 1 main road E–W and secondary road SSW–NNE, 1(c)(i) 8500 m, 1 1(c)(ii) east-south east, 1 1(c)(iii) 109–113, 1 1(c)(iv) 801890, 1 1(d)(i) correct position of river, 2 correct position of Chat. De Renal, 1(d)(ii) section continuing to rise but not reaching 300m, 1 1(e) it is meandering, 3 it has a flood plain of varying width, it is 50–100 m wide, 1(f) on valley floor, ) 4 on valley side, ) in valley alone = 1 west side/east facing, road junction, bridge point, railway, services/2 named services, river for water, woodland for fuel,

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3 (a) Fig. 3.1 shows the spheres of influence of four services located in town A and the sphere of influence of one service in town B. N A B 0 20 km Key spheres of influence hospital local shop school supermarket in town A supermarket in town B town Fig. 3.1 (i) Explain why the four services in town A have different sized spheres of influence. … … … [1] (ii) Put the four services in town A in order to show the hierarchy of services. highest … … … lowest … [1] (iii) The sphere of influence of the supermarket in town A overlaps with the sphere of influence of the supermarket in town B. Suggest reasons for this. … … … … [2] (b) Fig. 3.2 shows the sphere of influence of the supermarket in town A. N A 0 20 B km Key sphere of influence of supermarket road upland area town Fig. 3.2 Using Fig. 3.2, explain the shape of the sphere of influence of the supermarket. … … … … … … … … … [4] [Total: 8]

8 marks

Mark scheme: 3(a)(i) different threshold populations, 1 different frequency of purchase, 3(a)(ii) hospital 1 supermarket school local shop, 3(a)(iii) some people inefficient/don’t go to nearest supermarket, 2 people may prefer different goods from different supermarkets, other reasons for going to towns, 3(b) extends along road, 4 quicker/easier transport to town, upland sparsely populated, fewer services, bigger area needed for threshold population, influence of other settlement/supermarket (to south west),

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1 Study the map extract for Biancavilla, Italy. The scale is 1:50 000. (a) Fig. 1.1 shows some of the features around the settlement at S. Maria di Licodia in the south east of the map extract. Study Fig. 1.1 and the map extract, and answer the questions below. 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 64 64 S. Maria di Licodia B C 63 63 E D A 62 62 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 Fig. 1.1 Using the map extract, identify the following features shown in Fig. 1.1: (i) the name of river A … [1] (ii) the height above sea level of the spot height at B … metres [1] (iii) feature C … [1] (iv) feature D … [1] (v) feature E. … [1] (b) Fig. 1.2 shows two areas, P in the south west of the map extract and Q, in the north east of the map extract. Study the two areas and answer the questions below. Area P Area Q 82 84 92 94 64 64 70 70 S. B O N AC I A M R B A R A 62 62 68 68 82 84 92 94 Fig. 1.2 The table below compares the features of the two areas. Complete the table by putting ticks in the correct four boxes. Use only one tick (3) for each row. Both these Neither of Feature Area P Area Q areas these areas a railway dispersed settlement dense settlement land over 900 m above sea level [4] (c) Fig. 1.3 is a cross section through the settlement of Biancavilla, from 840630 in the south west to 890670 in the north east. 600 600 Y 500 500 X 400 400 height height 300 300 (metres) (metres) 200 200 100 100 0 0 840630 890670 south west north east Fig. 1.3 (i) Identify feature X. … [1] (ii) Identify feature Y. … [1] (iii) In Fig. 1.3, use a labelled arrow to show the position of the settlement of Biancavilla. [1] (d) Find the junction of national main road 121 with another national main road in the west of the map extract. (i) What is the distance along the road, from this junction, to the south edge of the map extract? … metres [1] (ii) What is the compass direction from the road junction, to where the road meets the south edge of the map? … [1] (iii) Measure the compass bearing from the road junction, to where the road meets the south edge of the map. … degrees [1] (iv) What is the six-figure grid reference of the road junction? Tick (3) one box below. Tick (3) 822674 676876 824677 674823 827683 [1] (e) Describe the natural features of the Fiume Simeto river in the west of the map extract. … … … … … … … … [4] [Total: 20]

20 marks

Mark scheme: Question Answer Marks 1(a)(i) (V. ne di) Licodia, 1 1(a)(ii) 317 (metres), 1 1(a)(iii) church, 1 1(a)(iv) cemetery, 1 1(a)(v) (national main) road, 1 1(b) 4 Area P Area Q Both these Neither of areas these areas a railway  dispersed  settlement dense settlement  land over 900 m  1(c)(i) river/Fiume Simeto, 1 1(c)(ii) (national main) road, 1 1(c)(iii) position of Biancavilla shown with an arrow between 13 mm and 30 mm from the right hand margin. Allow with an unlabelled arrow. 1 1(d)(i) 7500 – 7850 metres, 1 1(d)(ii) south east, 1 1(d)(iii) 137 – 142°, 1 1(d)(iv) 822674, 1 1(e) flows south/south south-east, (south east = 0, but allow east then south) 4 meandering/bends/curves, etc., tributary(ies)/confluence(s), variable width/lake, islands/braiding/eyots/splits and rejoins, width 50 – 100 m, gentle gradient,

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1 Study the map extract for Carnac, France. The scale is 1:25 000. (a) Fig. 1.1 shows some of the features near Cité du Runell in the north of the map extract. Study Fig. 1.1 and the map extract, and answer the questions below. 94 95 72 72 A C B C D 71 71 94 95 Fig. 1.1 Using the map extract, identify the following features shown in Fig. 1.1: (i) the type of road at A … [1] (ii) the leisure activity at B … [1] (iii) the land use at C … [1] (iv) the land use at D. … [1] (b) The central point of the main settlement at Carnac is at 940700. Identify three services provided for tourists within 1 km of the centre of Carnac. 1 … 2 … 3 … [3] (c) Fig. 1.2 shows an area in the south west of the map at St-Colomban. Fig. 1.3 shows an area in the north east of the map near Kermario. Study the two areas and answer the questions below. 92 93 95 96 69 69 72 72 St-Colomban Kermario 68 68 71 71 92 93 95 96 Fig. 1.2 Fig. 1.3 The table below compares the features of the two areas. Complete the table by putting ticks (✓) in the correct four boxes. Use only one tick for each row. area in Fig. 1.2 area in Fig. 1.3 both these neither of feature at St-Colomban near Kermario areas these areas a dam land over 25 m above sea level a bathing place a railway [4] (d) Look at the part of the straight D781 road that runs between the settlements at Plouharnel and Carnac. (i) What is the distance along the straight part of the road? Tick (✓) one box below. tick (✓) 287 metres 387 metres 2875 metres 3875 metres [1] (ii) What is the compass direction along the road from Plouharnel to Carnac? … [1] (iii) Measure the bearing along the road from Plouharnel to Carnac. … degrees [1] (iv) Find the roundabout (circle) part way along the road at Kergouillard. Give the six-figure grid reference of this roundabout (circle). … [1] (e) Describe the natural features of the coast shown on the map. … … … … … … … … … … [5] [Total: 20]

20 marks

Mark scheme: Question Answer Marks 1(a)(i) regional/main/D/D119, 1 1(a)(ii) tennis, 1 1(a)(iii) mixed forest, 1 1(a)(iv) open forest, 1 1(b) campsite, 3 museum/musée, tourist information centre, seaside resort, casino, hiking trail, notable monument/(diverse) place of interest, sports ground, 1(c) 4 Area in Area in Both Neither Fig. 1.2 at Fig. 1.3 these of these St- near areas areas Colomban Kermario a dam  land over 25 m above sea  level a bathing place  a railway  1(d)(i) 2875 metres, 1 1(d)(ii) SE/ESE, 1 1(d)(iii) 123–126°, 1 1(d)(iv) 932704/5, 1 1(e) bay/cove, 5 headland/point/promontory/peninsula/cape, spit, estuary/inlet/creek, beach/sand/mud, tidal mud flats, flat rock, lake/lagoon, island, intermittent water course, marsh, forest, tombolo,

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3 Table 3.1 shows the settlement hierarchy in County Tipperary, Ireland. Table 3.1 type of settlement number of settlements position in hierarchy regional town (RT) 1 high sub-regional town (SRT) 2 district town (DT) 6 service centre (SC) 35 local service centre (LSC) 26 small settlement (SS) 58 low (a) (i) Using information from Table 3.1, plot the number of district towns in Fig. 3.1 below. 60 50 40 number of 30 settlements 20 10 0 SS LSC SC DT SRT RT low high position in settlement hierarchy Fig. 3.1 [1] (ii) Describe the relationship between position in the settlement hierarchy and number of settlements as shown in Table 3.1 and Fig. 3.1. … … [1] (iii) What is unusual about the number of local service centres (LSCs) in Fig. 3.1? … … [1] (b) Fig. 3.2 shows the locations of settlements highest in the settlement hierarchy in County Tipperary. N Key regional town sub-regional town district town main road Roscrea county boundary Nenagh Templemore Thurles Cashel Tipperary Cahir Clonmel Carrick 0 20 km Fig. 3.2 Describe the distribution of settlements shown in Fig. 3.2. … … … … [2] (c) (i) Using evidence from Fig. 3.2, suggest why Templemore has not grown into a larger settlement. … … [1] (ii) Using evidence from Fig. 3.2, suggest why Cahir has grown into an important settlement. … … [1] (iii) Using evidence from Fig. 3.2, suggest a disadvantage of the location of Clonmel as the regional town (highest in the settlement hierarchy) of County Tipperary. … … [1] [Total: 8]

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Mark scheme: 3(a)(i) correct plot of 6 district towns, (should be above DT label) 1 3(a)(ii) negative/inverse relationship, 1 lower number higher in hierarchy, higher number lower in hierarchy, 3(a)(iii) lower than expected/lower than the number of service centres (SCs), 1 3(b) even distribution/spread out/well-spaced, 2 more in south, along roads, close to boundaries, Each of the above points should refer to more than one settlement. 3(c)(i) no road/transport route, 1 isolated/remote, 3(c)(ii) road junction/route centre/nodal point/intersection, 1 radial roads/several roads coming in/roads from all sides, 3(c)(iii) isolated from rest of county, 1 Allow various expressions, e.g. at one end of county, on border, not in centre,

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1 Study the map extract for Pluneret, France. The scale is 1:25 000. (a) Fig. 1.1 shows some of the features in the south west of the map extract. Study Fig. 1.1 and the map extract, and answer the questions below. 00 01 02 EE 81 81 AA CC FF DD 80 80 BB 7900 01 0279 Fig. 1.1 Using the map extract, identify the following features shown in Fig. 1.1: (i) feature A … [1] (ii) the type of road at B … [1] (iii) the height above sea level of the contour at C … metres [1] (iv) feature D … [1] (v) the land use at E. … [1] (b) Give the six-figure grid reference of the traffic roundabout (circle) at F, shown in Fig. 1.1. … [1] (c) Identify two services provided for tourists within 1 km of the centre of Ste-Anne-d’Auray. 1 … 2 … [2] (d) Look at the part of the D19 road that runs from the north edge of the map extract to the junction with the D102 road at Ste-Anne-d’Auray (032834). (i) What is the distance along this section of road? Tick (3) one box below. tick (3) 2250 metres 2450 metres 2650 metres 2850 metres [1] (ii) What is the compass direction from the point where the D19 road meets the north edge of the map to the junction with the D102 road at Ste-Anne-d’Auray? … [1] (iii) Measure the bearing from the point where the D19 road meets the north edge of the map to the junction with the D102 road at Ste-Anne-d’Auray. … degrees [1] (e) Fig. 1.2 is a cross-section along northing 82 from 000820 to 020820. X Y 50 50 40 40 metres above metres above 30 30 sea level sea level 20 20 10 10 0 0 000820 020820 Fig. 1.2 (i) Identify the feature at X. … [1] (ii) Identify the feature at Y. … [1] (iii) The cross-section shown on Fig. 1.2 is incomplete. Using information from the map extract, draw a line on Fig. 1.2 to complete the cross-section. [1] (f) Look at the main river which crosses the map extract and passes through the town of Pluneret. Describe the physical (natural) features of the river and its valley. Do not refer to land use beside the river. River … … … … … … … … … Valley … … … … … … [6] [Total: 20]

20 marks

Mark scheme: Question Answer Marks 1(a)(i) railway, 1 1(a)(ii) regional/D road/D765, 1 1(a)(iii) 25 (metres), 1 1(a)(iv) hospital, 1 1(a)(v) moor, 1 1(b) 004802, 1 1(c) tourist information centre, 2 campsite, place of interest, hiking route, (notable) monument, 1(d)(i) 2 650 metres, 1 1(d)(ii) south east, 1 1(d)(iii) 127–130 °C, 1 1(e)(i) road/secondary road, 1 1(e) (ii) river/boundary/Le Loch, 1 1(e) (iii) land rising to between 25 and 40 m, 1 1(f) River 6 flows south/from north, variable width, meanders, tributaries/confluence, island, tidal/mud flats, lake, Valley steep (sides), narrow(er) in north/upper course/wide(r) in centre/middle course, flat (floor)/flood plain, winding, spurs, V shaped, Reserve 1 mark for each part. Allow points for each part anywhere in the answer.

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1 Study the map extract for Uplawmoor, Scotland. The scale is 1:25 000. (a) Fig. 1.1 shows some of the features in the west of the map extract. Study Fig. 1.1 and the map extract and answer the questions below. 41 42 43 44 58 58 Plymuir E B 57 57 A C 56 56 D Loch Braco Libo 55 55 41 42 43 44 Fig. 1.1 Using the map extract, identify the following features shown in Fig. 1.1: (i) feature A … [1] (ii) the vegetation at B … [1] (iii) feature C … [1] (iv) the height above sea level of the spot height (survey height) at D … metres [1] (v) the land use at E. … [1] (b) Fig. 1.1 shows the location of Braco, Plymuir and Loch Libo. (i) Using the map extract measure the straight-line distance between Braco and Plymuir. … metres [1] (ii) Measure the bearing from Braco to Plymuir. … degrees [1] (iii) Estimate the area of Loch Libo. Tick (✓) one box below. tick (✓) 50 000 m2 100 000 m2 150 000 m2 200 000 m2 [1] (c) Fig. 1.2 is a cross-section along northing 546 from 410546 to 440546. Ram’s X Head 200 200 175 175 metres metres above 150 150 above sea level sea level 125 125 100 100 410546 440546 Fig. 1.2 (i) Identify the land use at X. … [1] (ii) On Fig. 1.2, use a labelled arrow to show the position of the A736. [1] (iii) The cross-section shown on Fig. 1.2 is incomplete. Using information from the map extract, draw a line on Fig. 1.2 to complete the cross-section. [2] (d) Describe the relief of the land to the north of the main road (A736) on the map extract. … … … … … … … … [4] (e) Describe the distribution of settlement to the south of the main road (A736) on the map extract. … … … … … … … … [4] [Total: 20] TURN PAGE FOR QUESTION 2

20 marks

Mark scheme: Question Answer Marks 1(a)(i) B/secondary road/Muirhouse Farm/farm/well 1 1(a)(ii) Bracken/heath/rough grassland 1 1(a)(iii) Mast 1 1(a)(iv) 198 (metres) 1 1(a)(v) Coniferous/non-coniferous woodland/mixed woodland/scrub 1 1(b)(i) 2425–2650 metres 1 1(b)(ii) 47–53 (degrees) 1 1(b)(iii) 100 000 (metres²) 1 1(c)(i) Golf course/golf club/golf links 1 1(c)(ii) 59-63mm from left hand margin or 57–61 mm from right hand margin + 1 arrow/line without arrowhead 1(c)(iii) Relatively flat/flatter line at first then steeper = 1 (plateaus at 160 m so 2 shouldn’t go over 165 m in the first part – allow a decline before a rise) line to 165–175 m on right hand margin = 1 1(d) Steep (near road); 4 Highest point 259 m (Corkindale Law); Lowest point 85–120 m; If neither of highest or lowest given: rises 139–174 m; Height declines to the N/NW / further from road Gentle(r)/flatter slopes to the N/NW / further from road; Small valleys; Steepest/cliffs NW/N of Loch Libo/Caldwell Law/4255/4355; Side of valley/escarpment; SE facing slope/slopes parallel to A736; Circular/rounded hill(s)/knoll(s); 1(e) Uneven distribution; 4 Scattered/dispersed/spread out (settlements); Large(r/st) settlements are 3/4 km apart; Large(r/st) settlement(s) clustered/nucleated; Uplawmoor/2nd largest settlement is linear; Large(r/st) settlement(s) close to/<1 km from A/main road / roads >4 m wide; Large(r/st) settlement in NE/E / large settlement in SW/W/S; Smaller settlements are away from A/main road/to S/SE; Smaller settlements are on minor/small roads/tracks/roads <4 m wide; Smaller settlements are isolated; Accept ‘hamlets/farms/buildings/houses’ instead of ‘smaller settlements’. Accept ‘Uplawmoor’, ‘Neilston’, ‘in SW/W/S’, ‘NE/E’, ‘4355’, ‘4756/57’ instead of ‘large(r/st)’. Also accept ‘south of Loch Libo’ for Uplawmoor.

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1 Study the map extract for Largs, Scotland. The scale is 1:25 000. (a) Fig. 1.1 shows some of the features in the south of the map extract. Study Fig. 1.1 and the map extract and answer the questions below. 22 23 24 25 58 58 B FB A 57 57 C E D 56 56 22 23 24 25 Fig. 1.1 Using the map extract, identify the following features shown in Fig. 1.1: (i) feature A … [1] (ii) feature B … [1] (iii) the name of river C … [1] (iv) the land use at D … [1] (v) the height above sea level of the spot height (survey height) at E. … metres [1] (b) Study the map extract. (i) Using the map extract, measure the distance along the A760 from the parking in grid square 2158 to the parking in grid square 2357. … metres [1] (ii) Measure the bearing from the parking in grid square 2158 to the parking in grid square 2357. … degrees [1] (iii) Describe the distribution of trees to the south of the A760. … … … … … … [3] (c) Using the map extract identify three services provided for the population of the town of Largs. Do not include tourist attractions. 1 … 2 … 3 … [3] (d) Find the main river, the Gogo Water, in the north of the map. Describe the physical features of the river and its valley. River … … … … … … … … Valley … … … … … … … … [7] [Total: 20] TURN PAGE FOR QUESTION 2

20 marks

Mark scheme: Question Answer Marks 1(a)(i) A760/main road 1 1(a)(ii) Footbridge/building(s)/non–coniferous trees/Fechan/Fechan Bridge. 1 1(a)(iii) Kel Burn 1 1(a)(iv) Coniferous trees/coniferous forest 1 1(a)(v) 344 (metres) 1 1(b)(i) 3000–3200 metres 1 1(b)(ii) 97–103 (degrees) 1 1(b)(iii) Uneven distribution/no pattern/not evenly distributed; 3 More/dense/large amount in W/SW/less/sparse/small amount in E/SE; On steep (area/slope(s))/less/widely dispersed/scattered on flat(ter) land/gentle(r) (area/slope(s)); Along slopes/linear; Mostly below 200 m (accept <100 m for lower value)/very little above 200m; Along/near rivers/tributaries/valleys/glens/burns/valley sides; Parallel/close to coast in SW/grid square 2156; Lower slopes of Ward Hill; Along A760/the road; East of castle (Kelburn)/in Kelburn Glen/River/largest area around Kelburn Glen/grid square 2256. 1(c) School/academy; 3 Hospital; Place of worship/place of worship with spire/minaret/dome; (Allow specific type of place of worship.) Police station; Fire station; Library; Public conveniences/toilets; Club house/golf club/golf course; (Railway) station; Parking; Cemetery; Marina; Recreational route/National Trail; Ferry. 1(d) River: 7 Source in NE/E/mouth in W/NW; Flows to W/from NE/E; (Many, small) tributaries/confluences/affluents (or description e.g., rivers joining); Variable width/gets wider/narrower/widens; 25–35m wide (at its widest); Steep gradient; Meanders/bends/curves/zigzags/winds; Straight(ened) (channel) to the west/as it goes through Largs; Flows across the beach/sand/shingle (at mouth); Waterfall(s). Valley: Steep valley/sides/gorge; Gentle(r)(est) (valley side) in the west/in Largs/lower course/flat in Largs/steeper(est) in middle/upper course; Narrow (valley) floor/bottom; Narrower (valley) in east/upper course/wider in west/lower course; V shaped; Interlocking spurs; Streams running down (valley) sides/tributary valleys/source of tributaries/joins another valley; Meanders/bends/curves/zigzags/winds; Steeper north facing slope; Outcrops/scree/vertical face/cliff.

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3 (a) Study Fig. 3.1 (Insert), which is a photograph which shows a rural settlement in Spain (an MEDC in Europe). (i) Describe the housing shown in Fig. 3.1. … … … … [2] (ii) Suggest reasons for the original site and growth of the settlement in Fig. 3.1. … … … … … … [3] (b) Many rural areas in MEDCs, such as Spain, have a declining population. Suggest three different reasons for this. 1 … … 2 … … 3 … … [3] [Total: 8]

8 marks

Mark scheme: 3(a)(i) Clustered/close together/dense/nucleated/crowded; 2 Terraced/joined together/in rows; (Most are) two/three/multi storey; Large; Small windows/windows in roof/skylight; Sloping roofs; Red/brown/tiled roofs; Old(er)/traditional; Similar design. 3(a)(ii) River/wet point for washing/fishing/transport/water (supply); 3 Roads meet/crossroads/nodal point/route focus/road network for access/trade; Flat(ter) land/gentle(r) gradient/terraces for building/farming/construction; Grassland/pastures for (grazing) animals; Above valley floor to avoid flooding/dry point site; On valley sides/below slope for shelter (from winds); Trees for fuel/building; Space/unused/available land for expansion/building/farming/grazing animals. 3(b) Low/declining BR/fewer children; 3 Rural to urban migration/move to urban area/town/city; Lack of/low paying jobs/career/poverty/pull towards jobs/lack of money; Lack of/pull towards services/services close/or example (e.g., (food) shops/health care/education); Lack of/poor/pull towards transport services/electricity/internet/services/communications/sanitation/water supply; Poor roads/remote/long distance to nearby town/city; Decline in demand for labourers/mechanisation/consolidation of farms/exhaustion of soils; Lack of/pull towards high quality/affordable housing/low-cost housing; Lack of/pull towards bright lights/night life/entertainment.

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1 Study the map extract for West Kilbride, Scotland. The scale is 1:25 000. (a) Fig. 1.1 shows some of the features in West Kilbride. Study Fig. 1.1 and the map extract and answer the questions. 20 21 22 49 49 F B C 48 48 E D A 47 47 20 21 22 Fig. 1.1 Using the map extract, identify the features shown in Fig. 1.1: (i) the type of road at A … [1] (ii) feature B … [1] (iii) feature C … [1] (iv) the height above sea level of the contour at D … metres [1] (v) the land use at E. … [1] (b) Study the railway line which runs north to south from the railway station at F shown on the map extract. (i) Give the six‑figure grid reference of the railway station at F shown on Fig. 1.1. … [1] (ii) What is the distance along the railway line from the railway station at F to the southern edge of the map extract? … km [1] (c) Fig. 1.2 is a cross‑section along northing 495 from 170495 to 200495. 80 X Y 80 60 60 metres metres above 40 40 above sea level sea level 20 20 sea 170495 200495 Fig. 1.2 (i) Identify the feature at X. … [1] (ii) Identify the feature at Y. … [1] (iii) The cross‑section shown in Fig. 1.2 is incomplete. Using information from the map extract, draw a line on Fig. 1.2 to complete the cross‑section. [1] (d) Look at the coastline on the western side of the map extract. (i) Identify four tourist attractions along the coastline. 1 … 2 … 3 … 4 … [4] (ii) Describe the physical (natural) features of the coastline shown on the map extract. … … … … … … [3] (e) Describe how relief has affected the route of the railway line. … … … … … … [3] [Total: 20]

20 marks

Mark scheme: Question Answer Marks 1(a)(i) B road/secondary road/B7047. 1 1(a)(ii) Church/place of worship with spire/minaret/dome. 1 1(a)(iii) Mast. 1 1(a)(iv) 85 (metres). 1 1(a)(v) Non-coniferous trees/woods/forest/vegetation. 1 1(b)(i) 208/9483/4. 1 1(b)(ii) 2.53 (km) (accept 2.4–2.6 km or 2400–2600 m). 1 1(c)(i) (Carlung) farm/building(s)/other road/drive/track. 1 1(c)(ii) A road/A78/main road. 1 1(c)(iii) Rises to a hill at/just above 60 m above sea level (allow 55–64 m). 1 1(d)(i) Castle; 4 Pier; Picnic site; Golf Club/course; Coastal path/National Trail/Recreational route; Public house/pub; Hotel; Beach. 1(d)(ii) Island(s)/rocks (in sea)/offshore rocks/stack(s)/stump(s)/craig/crag; 3 Sand(y)/sand & shingle/beach(es); Loose rock(s)/boulders/(rock) outcrop/wave-cut platform; Headland; Bay; Raised beach; Cliff/vertical face; (Jenny’s) dyke/(Sandy’s) creek. 1(e) Follows/along/through valley/on valley floor; 3 (Height mark) keeps to low(er) land/base of hills/avoids high(er) land/curves around/along the side of/avoids hill(s); (Gradient mark) keeps to gentle gradient/flatter land/on flat land between Drummilling and Law Hill/curves around/avoids steep(er) slopes/parallel to slopes; Follows coastline in the south.

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3 Fig. 3.1 (Insert), is an aerial view of a river port in Germany. (a) Describe how the land is being used in the river port. … … … … … … … … … … [5] (b) Using evidence from Fig. 3.1 (Insert), suggest why this river port is a good location for manufacturing industry. … … … … … … [3] [Total: 8]

8 marks

Mark scheme: 3(a) Warehousing/buildings for storage; 5 Factories/industry/manufacturing; Containers/container storage/storage units/crates; Wharves/docks/docking/piers/quays/jetties/berths for ships/loading areas/unloading areas; (Lorry/car/vehicle) parking; Road(s); Housing/offices; Trees (adjacent to road); Bridge; Vacant/derelict land/free/open space; Cranes. 3(b) Flat land so easier to build; 3 Rural land so cheaper/land available for building since empty; Warehousing present for storage of materials; Large area of land for wide berths/large buildings/factories/expansion/storage/car parks; Wide/large river/canal/area of water so easy to navigate/for large ships; River/canal provides access to transport (raw) materials/products/goods/water for manufacturing processes; Roads provide access to transport (raw) materials/products/goods/for worker access; Road/river for transportation/for accessibility; Constant arrival of ships makes it easy to receive materials; Low cost of transportation.

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1 Study the map extract for Stewarton, Scotland. The scale is 1:25 000. (a) Fig. 1.1 shows some of the features around Dunlop. 40 41 42 50 50 C B Sch E 49 49 D A 48 48 40 41 42 Fig. 1.1 Using the map extract, identify the following features shown in Fig. 1.1: (i) the type of road at A … [1] (ii) the land use at B … [1] (iii) feature C … [1] (iv) the height above sea level of the contour line at D. … metres [1] (b) Study Fig. 1.1 and the map extract. (i) Using the map extract, measure the distance along the railway line from the railway station at Dunlop (E) to the railway station at Stewarton. … kms [1] (ii) What is the compass direction from the railway station at Dunlop (E) to the railway station at Stewarton? … [1] (iii) What is the six‑figure grid reference for the railway station at Stewarton? … [1] (c) Identify three tourist facilities shown on the map extract. 1 … 2 … 3 … [3] (d) Fig. 1.2 is a cross‑section along northing 475 from 400475 to 430475. X Y mast 160 160 metres metres 140 140above above sea sea level 120 120 level 100 100 400475 430475 Fig. 1.2 (i) Identify the feature at X. … [1] (ii) Identify the feature at Y. … [1] (iii) The cross‑section shown in Fig. 1.2 is incomplete. Using information from the map extract, draw a line on Fig. 1.2 to complete the cross‑section. [1] (e) Describe and explain the pattern of rural settlement shown on the map extract. Do not refer to Dunlop and Stewarton. … … … … … … … … … … … … … … [7] [Total: 20]

20 marks

Mark scheme: Question Answer Marks 1(a)(i) Road (generally) more than 4 m wide 1 1(a)(ii) Coniferous trees 1 1(a)(iii) School 1 1(a)(iv) 150 (metres) 1 1(b)(i) 3.7 kilometres (accept 3.6–3.8 km) 1 1(b)(ii) South-south-east / SSE 1 1(b)(iii) 417460 1 417461 418460 418461 1(c) • Picnic site; 3 • Walks / trails; • Recreation / leisure / sports centre; • Public house; • Hotel; • Castle (remains of). 1(d)(i) Railway / railway line / train track 1 1(d)(ii) Main road / A Road / A735 1 1(d)(iii) Land slopes down to approx. 105 m.a.s.l. (allow 101–109 m) 1 Line should touch the vertical axis. Note: At no point should it drop below 100 m. Line must not go above 135 m. 1(e) Settlements are / on / have: 7 • Sparsely distributed / scattered / dispersed / spread out / uneven distribution / pattern / buildings far from each other; • Found throughout the area (scattered in all areas = 2); • Denser / mainly / more in / denser west of Dunlop; • Low(er) number in the centre of the map; • Farm(s) / hamlet(s); • Have 3–7 buildings; (accept any number in between but must have a range.) • Isolated; • Along / around / near / next to road(s) / track(s); • To provide access to main town(s) / other settlement(s) / services / to buy goods; • Surrounded by / near / next to fields / farmland / agricultural land; • Agricultural land for crops / growing food / livestock / pastoral / for food; • On / near burn(s) / (small) river(s) / well(s) / water body(ies) / water source / spring(s): • To water crop(s) / animals / for source of water / water supply; (wells for water = 1) • (Most are) above 100 m; • On or near to gently / gentler sloping land / relatively flat / avoids steep(er) land / hilltop(s); • Gently sloping land so it’s easy to build / farm on; • Near / within woodland / forest / trees; • To provide wood for fuel / building.

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3 (a) (i) Fig. 3.1 (Insert) shows a new shopping centre. Using evidence from Fig. 3.1 only, suggest four advantages of shopping there. 1 … … 2 … … 3 … … 4 … … [4] (ii) Fig. 3.2 (Insert) shows a local neighbourhood clothing shop. State how this shop will differ from a clothing shop in Fig. 3.1 using the headings below. range of goods … … threshold population … … [2] (b) Suggest two advantages of people shopping in their local area. 1 … … 2 … … [2] [Total: 8]

8 marks

Mark scheme: 3(a)(i) • Modern; 4 • Light / well lit; • (Large) variety of shops / range of goods / consumers have a wide choice / shops all in one place / under one roof / comparison shops / shops close together / not far / short distance between shops; • Designer / luxury / high order goods / well-known brands / (high) quality products; • Escalators (to access different floors): • Undercover / has a roof; • Wide pavements / (more)spacious / open space; • Three floors / multi-storey / large area (for shopping); • Concrete surfaces / flat surfaces; • Eating places / places for drinks / refreshments / bars / seating available; • Clean / dustbins. 3(a)(ii) Neighbourhood clothing shop has: 2 Range of goods • Lower / smaller / limited; Threshold population • Lower / smaller (population). Note: If not stated assume the answer refers to the local clothing shop. Accept converse if stated i.e. the clothing shop in the shopping centre; 3(b) • Less time travelling / easier access / close / more convenient / 2 no long-distance travel / can walk / no need for vehicles; • Reduces / low(er) transportation costs; • Less air pollution; • Fewer traffic jams; • Less fuel burned / saves petrol; • Creates demand for local jobs; • Prevents money flowing out of the community / brings income into the local area; • Supports businesses / ensures they stay open; • Familiarity with goods and services offered / buyer and seller / easier to return goods.

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1 Study the map extract for Toblach Dobbiaco, Italy. The scale is 1:25 000. (a) Fig. 1.1 shows some of the features in the north‑east of the map extract. 87 88 89 81 81 Wahlen Valle S. Silvestro D A 80 80 B C 79 79 87 88 89 Fig. 1.1 Using the map extract, identify the following features shown on Fig. 1.1: (i) the name of river A … [1] (ii) feature B … [1] (iii) feature C … [1] (iv) the height above sea level of the spot height at D. … metres [1] (b) Fig. 1.2 shows an area in the west of the map at Graubőden. Fig. 1.3 shows an area in the east of the map at Toblacher Felder. Study both areas and answer the following questions. 85 86 88 89 80 80 79 79 T O B L ACHER FEL D E R EN GRAUBŐD 79 79 78 78 85 86 88 89 Fig. 1.2 Fig. 1.3 The following table compares the features of both areas. Complete the table by putting ticks (3) in the correct five boxes. Use only one tick for each row. area in Fig. 1.2 area in Fig. 1.3 at both of neither of at Graubőden Toblacher Felder these areas these areas parking camping main road mostly flat mostly gently sloping [5] (c) Find the railway which runs across the map from west to east. (i) What is the distance along the railway from the western edge of the map to Toblach Dobbiaco railway station (879783)? Give your answer in metres. … metres [1] (ii) Measure the bearing from where the railway meets the western edge of the map to Toblach Dobbiaco railway station (879783). … degrees [1] (iii) Give the six‑figure grid reference of the place where main road 51 passes over the railway, 300 m west of the station. … [1] (d) Fig. 1.4 is a cross‑section along northing 76 from 860760 to 890760, through the Toblacher See / L. di Dobbiaco lake. 2000 2000 X 1800 1800 1600 1600 metres above metres above sea level 1400 1400 sea level 1200 1200 1000 1000 0 0 860760 890760 Fig. 1.4 (i) Identify the vegetation at X. … [1] (ii) The cross‑section shown in Fig. 1.4 is incomplete. Using information from the map extract, draw a line on Fig. 1.4 to complete the cross-section. Label the lake on your cross‑section. [2] (e) Look at the main settlement at Toblach Dobbiaco (8779, 8879). (i) Which one of the following has helped the settlement to grow? Tick (3) one box. tick (3) fishing north facing slopes motorway road junction [1] (ii) Which one of the following has not helped the settlement to grow? Tick (3) one box. tick (3) meeting of valleys mining south facing slopes tourism [1] (f) Study the area in the south‑west of the map shown in Fig. 1.5. 85 86 87 77 77 76 76 75 75 85 86 87 Fig. 1.5 Which three of the following statements describe the relief and drainage of the area shown in Fig. 1.5? Tick (3) only three boxes. tick (3) Some land is over 2000 m. Most land is below 1000 m. There are cliffs and very steep slopes. There is a plateau. There is a flood plain. There are large rivers. There are small streams. There are meanders. There is a delta. [3] [Total: 20]

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Mark scheme: Question Answer Marks 1(a)(i) (R. S.) Silvestro 1 1(a)(ii) Mule-track or wide easy path with signs 1 1(a)(iii) Minor road 1 1(a)(iv) 1468 (m) 1 Note: also allow 1458 (m) 1(b) 5 Area in Fig. Area in Fig. 1.3 Both of Neither of 1.2 Graubőden Toblacher Felder these areas these areas parking  camping  main  road mostly  flat mostly gently  sloping 1(c)(i) 3150–3350 (metres) 1 Note: Allow 3.15–3.35 km 1(c)(ii) 113–115 (degrees) 1 1(c)(iii) 876784 1 877784 1(d)(i) Wood 1 1(d)(ii) Valley with lowest point 1150–1300 m to include the bottom of the lake. 2 Note: no part of the drawn section should rise above 1400 m. Lake/lake name labelled with arrow OR flat area for lake if no label; Note: must be between 49–53 and 59–63 mm from western edge of cross section. Note: The lake’s edges must be clearly defined if no label and each side must fall within the measurements given (49–63 mm). 1(e)(i) Road junction 1 1(e)(ii) Mining 1 1(f) Land over 2000 m; 3 Cliffs and very steep slopes; Small streams.

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3 Study Figs. 3.1 and 3.2 (Insert), which show settlements in two rural areas. (a) Identify the type of settlement pattern shown in each photograph. Fig. 3.1 … Fig. 3.2 … [2] (b) Describe the houses shown in Fig. 3.1. … … … … … … … … [4] (c) Using Figs. 3.1 and 3.2, give evidence which suggests that farming is taking place in areas of steep relief. … … … … [2] [Total: 8]

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Mark scheme: 3(a) Fig. 3.1 linear. 2 Fig. 3.2 dispersed/isolated/scattered. 3(b) 2/3/4/5 storeys/multiple stories/floors/more than one storey/tall/high; 4 Apartments/flats; Similar (design or size); Concrete/cement; Different colours/bright/colourful/red/blue/white/yellow/ green/brown; Rectangular/cubic/square; Flat /pitched/slanting/terracotta/tiled/mixed types of roofs; Terraced houses/some detached; Balconies/terraces; Gardens; Many windows. 3(c) Contour ploughing; 2 Terracing/(farming) in layers/different levels/steps; Grass strips/rows; Banks/walls to support plots/retain water/use of bunds.

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1 Study the map extract for Olang Valdaora, Italy. The scale is 1 : 25 000. (a) Fig. 1.1 shows some of the features in the north-west of the map extract. Study Fig. 1.1 and the map extract. 71 72 73 86 86 B D 85 85 C A 84 84 71 72 73 Fig. 1.1 Using the map extract, identify the following features shown in Fig. 1.1: (i) the name of river A … [1] (ii) feature B … [1] (iii) feature C … [1] (iv) the height above sea level of the spot height at D. … metres [1] (b) Find the railway which crosses the map. Describe the route of the railway. … … … … … … [3] (c) Fig. 1.2 is a cross-section along northing 83 from 710830 to 740830. 1500 1500 1400 1400 1300 X Y 1300 metres metres above 1200 1200 above sea sea 1100 1100level level 1000 1000 900 900 0 0 710830 740830 Fig. 1.2 (i) Identify the feature at X. … [1] (ii) Name the settlement at Y. … [1] (iii) The cross-section shown in Fig. 1.2 is incomplete. Using information from the map extract, draw a line on Fig. 1.2 to complete the cross-section. [1] (d) Find minor road 44, shown in yellow in the north-east of the map extract. (i) Measure the distance along the road from the junction with the main road at Wegmacher to where it meets the east edge of the map at 749857. Give your answer in metres. … metres [1] (ii) Measure the compass bearing from the junction with the main road at Wegmacher to where the road meets the east edge of the map at 749857. … degrees [1] (iii) Give the compass direction from the junction with the main road at Wegmacher to where the road meets the east edge of the map at 749857. … [1] (iv) Give the six-figure grid reference of the junction with the main road at Wegmacher. … [1] (e) Fig. 1.3 shows an area in the south of the map extract. Describe the relief and drainage of this area. 72 73 74 82 82 81 81 80 80 72 73 74 Fig. 1.3 relief … … … … … … drainage … … … … … … [6] [Total: 20]

20 marks

Mark scheme: Question Answer Marks 1(a)(i) (F.) Rienza 1 1(a)(ii) Main road/49 1 1(a)(iii) Path with signs 1 1(a)(iv) 1412 (metres) 1 1(b) North-west – south-east/east or vice-versa OR travels NW/SE/E/ESE; (NOTE 3 where a series of directions are given take the first and last. If only one direction given, it must be the direction it is going to.) Winding/bends/zigzag/curves/meanders; In valley; On lowland/avoids hills; On flatter/gentle(r)/avoids steep(er) land; Passes Niederolang/passes through/by/goes to Niederolang/a settlement in 7283/passes by/near/to the north of Olang Valdaora/Mitterolang; Crosses/goes above/under/through bridges OR goes over/under roads/over rivers; Follows course of river/along/near river/S/SW of river. 1(c)(i) River or stream/Rio Furcia/Furkelbach/other road/path/minor road 1 1(c)(ii) Mitterolang/Valdaora di mezzo/Moar/Tharer or Maier Moar Tharer 1 1(c)(iii) Land rising steadily to above 1350 m but below 1450 m; 1 (NOTE should touch the left-hand axis. Allow a slight hump/dip.) 1(d)(i) 1750–2000(metres) 1 1(d)(ii) 28–30 (degrees) 1 1(d)(iii) North north-east 1 1(d)(iv) 741 841 1 1(e) Relief 6 High/upland/mountain/hilly; (NOTE allow hill/mountainous) Steep OR gentle(r) to the north/steep(er) to the south; Spur(s); V-shaped valleys/small valleys; Highest point 1780–1799 m; Lowest point 1100–1108 m; Lower in north/higher in south/descending to north; North facing; Cliff. Drainage Small river(s)/stream(s); Tributary(ies)/confluence(s) Flow N/NE; Spring(s); Intermittent stream(s). NOTE Reserve 2 marks for relief and 2 marks for drainage.

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3 Table 3.1 shows the settlement hierarchy of Copeland District in northern England. Table 3.1 Content removed due to copyright restrictions. (a) Describe the relationship between: (i) rank and population size … … [1] (ii) rank and amount of settlements. … … [1] (b) Identify one service found in the small towns but not in the villages. … … [1] (c) Fig. 3.1 shows the distribution of the settlements listed in Table 3.1. N 9 13 1.Whitehaven 15 5 10 12 14 2.Cleator Moor 7 8 17 3.Egremont 18 6 16 Irish Sea Key 0 10 km district boundary main road principal town and key centres 11 4.Millom4.Millom 16 village Fig. 3.1 (i) Describe the distribution of settlements shown in Fig. 3.1. … … … … … … [3] (ii) Suggest reasons for the distribution of settlements shown in Fig. 3.1. … … … … [2] [Total: 8]

8 marks

Mark scheme: 3(a)(i) Positive relationship; 1 Directly proportional; High(er) rank = high(er) population/low(er) rank = low(er) population. 3(a)(ii) Negative relationship; 1 Inversely proportional; High(er) rank = low(er) number/low(er) rank = high(er) number, 3(b) Comparison shops; 1 Secondary school. NOTE Only credit services named in Table 3.1. 3(c)(i) Uneven distribution; 3 In N/NW/WNW/more in N than S; In W/near the coast;(close to coast needs more than one settlement) Large areas with no settlement/centre has no settlements; Isolated area/few/one town/Millom/two settlements/one village in S/SE some/many inland; On/along/at the side of/near the (main) road/main towns at junction of (main) roads; Around/surrounding/close to/near Whitehaven. NOTE. Allow town/principal town and key centre as interchangeable. 3(c)(ii) Mineral wealth/mining or named mineral; 2 Water supply; Flat/gently sloping land/low land/avoiding highland/steep slopes; Better/fertile soils; Manufacturing industry by main road for accessibility to services/markets/ports/for trade/schools/transfer of goods/hospitals; Whitehaven/St Bees/Seascale/on coast/access to sea for trade/exports/imports/transfer of goods/shipping routes/fishing/ ports/harbours; Tourism; By principal towns/key centres/Whitehaven for the availability of services/schools/hospitals/large shops/high(er) order shops/range of goods/employment. NOTE Do not double credit e.g. for services/named services/trade.

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1 Study the map extract for the Île d’Oléron, France. The scale is 1 : 50 000. (a) Fig. 1.1 shows some of the features in the north of the map extract. 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 84 84 B C D 83 P 83 A 82 82 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Fig. 1.1 Using the map extract, identify the following features shown in Fig. 1.1: (i) feature A … [1] (ii) the type of road at B … [1] (iii) feature C … [1] (iv) the height above sea level of point D. … metres [1] (b) Give the six-figure grid reference of the crossroads at point D shown in Fig. 1.1. Tick (✓) one box. tick (✓) 370832 342828 832370 842371 [1] (c) Find the museum at le Château-d’Oléron in grid square 4083 and the museum at Saint-Trojan-les-Bains in grid square 3978. (i) What is the straight-line distance from the museum at le Château-d’Oléron to the museum at Saint-Trojan-les-Bains? … metres [1] (ii) What is the compass direction from the museum at le Château-d’Oléron to the museum at Saint-Trojan-les-Bains? … [1] (iii) Measure the compass bearing from the museum at le Château-d’Oléron to the museum Saint-Trojan-les-Bains. … degrees [1] (d) Study the map extract north of northing 82. Identify three different activities that can be done by tourists in this area and state the map evidence for each activity. One example has been done for you. activity map evidence e.g. cycling there is a cycle trail 1 2 3 [3] (e) Fig. 1.2 is a cross-section across the Île d’Oléron along northing 78 from 360780 to 390780. 50 50 40 40 metres above metres above 30 30 sea level sea level 20 20 10 10 0 0 360780 390780 Fig. 1.2 (i) What is the main land-use along this cross-section? … [1] (ii) What is the maximum height of the land along the cross-section? … metres [1] (f) Identify three correct statements about the distribution of the settlements shown on the map extract. Tick (✓) three correct answers. tick (✓) mostly in the north evenly distributed linked by main roads more along the coast mostly in the east mostly on high land [3] (g) Describe the natural features of the west coast between Pointe de Gatseau in grid square 3773 and the northern edge of the map in grid square 3284. … … … … … … … … [4] [Total: 20]

20 marks

Mark scheme: Question Answer Marks 1(a)(i) car park/parking/parking area 1 1(a)(ii) secondary (road)/D26 1 1(a)(iii) water tower 1 1(a)(iv) 5(m) 1 1(b) 370 832 1 1(c)(i) 4650(m) (tolerance 4400–4900) Allow 4.4–4.9 km (km must be stated) 1 1(c)(ii) SSW 1 1(c)(iii) 199° (tolerance 196–201°) 1 1(d) 3 Activity Map evidence Camping Campsite Horse riding Horseback riding centre Sunbathing/relaxing/picnicking/ Beach/sand/sand dunes/seaside resort/plage Swimming sea/body of water/seaside resort Walking/hiking Footpath/trails/woods Visiting/going to/studying Museum Visiting/going to/sightseeing Castle/castle walls Yachting/sailing/boating/water Harbour/port sports Fishing Harbour/port/river Learning about the city/area Tourist information centre Note: 1 mark per completed row. Candidates may interchange relevant map evidence with the activity. 1(e)(i) Wood/brushwood 1 1(e)(ii) 19–23 metres 1 1(f) • (1st) mostly in the north; 3 • (4th) more along the coast; • (5th) mostly in the east. 1(g) • beach(es); 4 • beaches are wide/widest in middle/have variable width/wider in S/narrower in N/wet sand wider in S/wet sand narrower in N; • beaches (largely) covered at high tide/more wet sand than dry sand (area)/mostly wet sand; • beach/sand/wet sand along the (entire length of) coastline/la Grande Plage/ beach is long; • sand dunes; • more dry sand/sand-dunes in the central part; • low lying; • flat/quite flat/relatively flat; • rocks/rocky/rock outcrops/wave cut platform/rock extending into the sea/(more) rock in the north; • coastline is slightly curved/sand has a recurved end (in the south)/spit; Note: allow reference to grid squares/named places instead of N/S and central.

This question in 0976/22 May/June 2025

1 Study the map extract for Dublin (Baile Átha Cliath), Ireland. The scale is 1 : 50 000. (a) Fig. 1.1 shows some of the features in the east of the map extract. 26 27 28 29 30 31 40 40 B 39 39 A C 38 38 D E 37 37 36 36 26 27 28 29 30 31 Fig. 1.1 Using the map extract, identify the following features shown in Fig. 1.1: (i) feature A … [1] (ii) the type of road at B … [1] (iii) the land use at C … [1] (iv) the height above sea level of the triangulation pillar at point D. … m [1] (b) Give the six-figure grid reference of the viewpoint at E, shown in Fig. 1.1. Tick (3) one box. tick (3) 292375 295373 373295 375293 [1] (c) Locate the stations at Killester, grid reference 1937, and at Donaghmede, grid reference 2340. (i) What is the compass direction from Killester station to Donaghmede station? … [1] (ii) What is the distance along the railway line from Killester station to Donaghmede station? … metres [1] (iii) Measure the compass bearing from Killester station to Donaghmede station. … degrees [1] (d) Identify three leisure facilities shown in the area west of easting 19 and south of northing 38. 1 … 2 … 3 … [3] (e) Study Figs. 1.2 and 1.3. Fig. 1.2 shows an area in the centre of Dublin which includes St Brendan’s Hospital. Fig. 1.3 shows an area in the north-west of the map extract at Santry (Seantrabh). 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 36 36 41 41 Santry St Brendan’s (Seantrabh) Hospital 35 35 40 40 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 Fig. 1.2 Fig. 1.3 Compare the features of both areas. Complete the table by putting ticks (3) in the correct four boxes. Use only one tick for each row as shown by the example of a railway station. feature area in Fig. 1.2 area in Fig. 1.3 both of these neither of at the centre at Santry areas these areas of Dublin railway station 3 motorway police station post office youth hostel [4] (f) Study the site of the power station in grid square 2033. Give one reason why this is a good site for a power station. … … [1] (g) Compare the relief and shape of North Bull Island and the land area east of easting 26. … … … … … … … … [4] [Total: 20]

20 marks

Mark scheme: Question Answer Marks 1(a)(i) lake/reservoir 1 1(a)(ii) third class road/road under construction 1 1(a)(iii) (natural) woodland 1 1(a)(iv) 171 (m) 1 1(b) 295373 1 1(c)(i) NE 1 1(c)(ii) 5400 m (tolerance 5200 – 5600) 1 1(c)(iii) 48° (tolerance 46 – 49°) 1 1(d) • boating activities 3 • botanic gardens • casino • castle • cathedral • concert hall/national concert • greyhound track/race track • golf course • nature reserve • park(s)/named park) • stadium/sports/named sport ground • theatre • tourist information • trailhead • youth hostel 1(e) 4 feature area in area in both of these areas Fig. 1.2 Fig.1.3 motorway ✓ police station ✓ post office ✓ youth hostel ✓ 1(f) • next to harbour/sea to receive (imports of) fossil fuels 1 • away from main area of population/residential areas/housing/relatively isolated/away from people/city • a large area of land • flat site • close to a large city with a high demand for electricity/consumers • cooling water available 1(g) • flat/gentle(gradient) v steep slopes/varying steepness/sloping 4 • flat/no ridges/valley(s) v hills/hilly/has ridges/valley(s) • low(er) v high(er) • highest point 4m v 171m • no cliffs v cliffs • long(er)/narrow(er)/thin(ner)/linear v round/wide(r)/broad • smaller/larger (area) • straight/smooth reference to pollution It must be clear which area is being referred to. Must be comparative. No credit for similarities.

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