AS & A Level Geography (9696) — May–June 2025, Paper 41

Fig. 1.1 is a photograph which shows intensive food production on a farm in Thailand, an MIC in Asia. Using evidence from Fig. 1.1, describe how technology is used to intensify…

Assess the extent to which demand and distance from markets affect agricultural land use and practices on farms. [20]

'The advantages of industrial agglomeration are greater than the disadvantages.' How far do you agree with this statement? [20]

Fig. 4.1 shows electricity generated from solar power, by country, in 2022. Describe the distribution of countries generating 10.1 TWh and above shown in Fig. 4.1.

Evaluate why fossil fuels continue to be important in the production of electrical energy for some countries. [20]

Assess the extent to which it is possible to provide safe and affordable drinking water for all people. [20]

Fig. 7.1 shows the percentage share of world trade for LICs/MICs and HICs, 2000–18. Compare the trends in the share of world trade shown in Fig. 7.1.

'International debt has advantages as well as disadvantages for countries.' With reference to examples, how far do you agree with this statement? [20]

Assess the extent to which the sustainability of tourism is influenced by global events. [20]

Fig. 10.1 shows World Bank country classifications, by income level, for 2022. Describe the distribution of LICs shown in Fig. 10.1.

With reference to one or more examples, evaluate the relative importance of factors affecting the spatial organisation of transnational corporations (TNCs). [20]

With reference to one country, evaluate the relative importance of the difficulties of overcoming regional disparities. [20]