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1 WJEC 2014 Online Exam Review GCSE Geography B Unit All Candidates' performance across questions Question Title N Mean S D Max Mark F F Attempt % 1 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (e) SPaG (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (e) SPaG GCSE Geography B Unit Question 2 (e) SPaG 2 (e) 2 (d) 2 (c) 2 (b) 2 (a) 1 (e) SPaG 1 (e) 1 (d) 1 (c) 1 (b) 1 (a) Facility Factor %

2 3 (b) The pie chart below shows Uganda s rural and urban population in Examiner only Uganda s population in 1950 Uganda s population in % 25% 75% 25% 50% Urban Rural 50% (i) Complete the pie chart for 2010 using the following figures and the key provided. [2] Percentage (%) of population in Uganda living in urban areas 12% Percentage (%) of population in Uganda living in rural areas 88% WJEC CBAC Ltd. ( ) Turn over.

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7 (d) In many countries people are moving from rural areas to live in urban areas. 5 Examiner only (i) People move away from rural areas because of push factors and pull factors. Identify the push and pull factors in the table below. One has been completed for you. [2] Fewer jobs in rural areas Lack of doctors and clinics in rural areas Lack of access to safe water in rural areas More chance of a job in urban areas Better quality housing in urban areas Push Factor Pull Factor (ii) Explain why quality of life may improve for people who move from rural to urban areas in Uganda. [4] WJEC CBAC Ltd. ( ) Turn over.

8 Q1 (d) (ii) Explain why quality of life may improve for people who move from rural to urban areas in Uganda. [4] It would improve as there is more of a chance of a job in the urban area. Also there is better quality housing that is located in the urban area. which would improve their lifestyle and improve their needs to survive.

9 Q1 (d) (ii) Explain why quality of life may improve for people who move from rural to urban areas in Uganda. [4] It would improve as there is more of a chance of a job in the urban area. Also there is better quality housing that is located in the urban area. which would improve their lifestyle and improve their needs to survive.

10 Q1 (d) (ii) Explain why quality of life may improve for people who move from rural to urban areas in Uganda. [4] people quality of life would improve because they would have access to better resources, for example better schools, this means young people will be able to read and write and be more able to get a job. also there would be better housing, so therefore people feel safe while there Home.

11 Q1 (d) (ii) Explain why quality of life may improve for people who move from rural to urban areas in Uganda. [4] people quality of life would improve because they would have access to better resources, for example better schools, this means young people will be able to read and write and be more able to get a job. also there would be better housing, so therefore people feel safe while there Home.

12 16 (e) Case Studies Answer only one of the questions, either (i) or (ii). You will be assessed on your spelling, punctuation and accurate use of grammar in this question. Examiner only Either, Tick ( ) your choice (i) A case study about one ecosystem: Name the ecosystem; Describe how people manage this ecosystem; Explain why this management is necessary. 5 3 WJEC CBAC Ltd. ( )

13 (i) A case study about one ecosystem: Name the ecosystem; Describe how people manage this ecosystem; Explain why this management is necessary. Name of ecosystem / river: Amazon Rainforest Brazil [5+3] Description: The government said that because there is a huge amount of deforestation taking place, the government will set up reserves for indigenous people to provide 20% of the forest. The Amerindians creates jobs because when people (tourism) visit the forest, the Amerindians cook for them, teach them about the forest and take them for power rides. This means that the Amerindians will earn money without destroying the environment.

14 (i) A case study about one ecosystem: Name the ecosystem; Describe how people manage this ecosystem; Explain why this management is necessary. Name of ecosystem / river: Amazon Rainforest Brazil [5+3] Description: The government said that because there is a huge amount of deforestation taking place, the government will set up reserves for indigenous people to provide 20% of the forest. The Amerindians creates jobs because when people (tourism) visit the forest, the Amerindians cook for them, teach them about the forest and take them for power rides. This means that the Amerindians will earn money without destroying the environment.

15 (i) A case study about one ecosystem: Name the ecosystem; Describe how people manage this ecosystem; Explain why this management is necessary. Name of ecosystem / river: Amazon rainforest [5+3] Description: People manage this ecosystem by looking after the trees and animals. If trees get cut down then it could destroy animals homes and the climate could change. People make sure you can not cut down trees or build on the sit. They would take endangered species to a zoo. Explain: This management is necessary because more people are cutting down trees and endangering animals. If trees are being cut down, then it could ruin the climate for the rain forest. The amazon is also a big tourist area, if it gets cut down less people will come and then people wont make money. so it needs to be managed to keep it sustainable.

16 (i) A case study about one ecosystem: Name the ecosystem; Describe how people manage this ecosystem; Explain why this management is necessary. Name of ecosystem / river: Amazon rainforest [5+3] Description: People manage this ecosystem by looking after the trees and animals. If trees get cut down then it could destroy animals homes and the climate could change. People make sure you can not cut down trees or build on the sit. They would take endangered species to a zoo. Explain: This management is necessary because more people are cutting down trees and endangering animals. If trees are being cut down, then it could ruin the climate for the rain forest. The amazon is also a big tourist area, if it gets cut down less people will come and then people wont make money. so it needs to be managed to keep it sustainable.

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