AS & A Level Geography (9696) — May–June 2025, Paper 42

Fig. 1.1 shows functional linkages in the car and engine manufacturing industry in the UK, an HIC in Europe. Describe the functional linkages shown in Fig. 1.1.

How far do you agree that extending the area under cultivation has more advantages than disadvantages? [20]

'The informal sector of manufacturing and services has an important role in the economy and society of some countries.' With reference to examples, how far do you agree with this…

Fig. 4.1 shows the percentage of global electricity produced from renewable sources, 2008-2020 and estimated to 2026. Describe the main changes shown in Fig. 4.1.

Assess the extent to which levels of development affect the balance of energy sources (energy mix) used to produce electrical energy at the national scale. [20]

How far do you agree that rising demand is the main cause of water quality issues? [20]

Fig. 7.1 shows manufactured goods as a percentage of total exports, for LICs, MICs and HICs, 2001-2019. Compare the trends for LICs, MICs and HICs shown in Fig. 7.1.

'Setting a minimum price to pay producers is the most important characteristic of Fairtrade.' How far do you agree with this statement? [20]

Assess the extent to which the internet is the most important factor in the growth of international tourism. [20]

Fig. 10.1 shows countries by income group in 2022. Describe the distribution of HICs shown in Fig. 10.1.

Assess the role of transnational corporations (TNCs) in the globalisation of economic activity. [20]

With reference to one country, assess the extent to which regional disparities have been solved by its regional development policy. [20]