Global interdependence — AS & A Level Geography (9696) questions by topic

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. 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. 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. 7.1 shows government external debt payments as a percentage of government revenue in 2021. Describe the distribution of countries with 0.0–4.9% of government external debt…

Assess the extent to which global patterns of trade are influenced by resource endowment.

With reference to one or more examples, how far do you agree that the issues of sustainability for a tourist destination change over time?

Fig. 7.1 shows the net debtor or net creditor status of a country in 2020. Describe the distribution of countries with a net debtor status shown in Fig. 7.1.

Assess the extent to which global patterns of trade are influenced by changes in the global market.

With reference to one tourist area or resort, assess the extent to which the impacts of tourism change over time.

Fig. 7.1 shows the net debtor or net creditor status of a country in 2020. Describe the distribution of countries with a net debtor status shown in Fig. 7.1.

Assess the extent to which global patterns of trade are influenced by changes in the global market.

With reference to one tourist area or resort, assess the extent to which the impacts of tourism change over time.

Fig. 7.1 shows embassies and consulates in Africa, by sending country, 2016. Fig. 7.2 shows the countries of Africa. Describe the distribution of embassies/consulates which opened…

How far do you agree that the impacts of trade are positive for both exporting and importing countries?

To what extent does the carrying capacity of a tourist destination(s) limit the tourism multiplier effect?

Table 7.1 shows selected characteristics of three trading blocs in 2022. Compare the characteristics of the three trading blocs shown in Table 7.1.

'The World Trade Organization (WTO) has an important role to play in the 21st century.' With reference to one or more examples, how far do you agree with this statement?

With reference to one or more examples, how far do you agree that sustainability is an issue for tourist destinations?

Fig. 7.1 shows embassies and consulates in Africa, by sending country, 2016. Fig. 7.2 shows the countries of Africa. Describe the distribution of embassies/consulates which opened…

How far do you agree that the impacts of trade are positive for both exporting and importing countries?

To what extent does the carrying capacity of a tourist destination(s) limit the tourism multiplier effect?

Fig. 7.1 shows government debt as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) of LICs from 1970 to 2018. Describe the trends shown in Fig. 7.1.

Assess the relative importance of factors affecting global inequalities in trade flows.

'The key to sustainable management of a tourist destination is learning from the past.' With reference to one or more examples, how far do you agree?

Fig. 7.1 is a photograph which shows hotel construction in Turkey, an MIC in Eurasia. Using evidence from Fig. 7.1, describe how the hotel construction may have a negative impact…

Evaluate the impacts of international aid on receiving countries.

How far do you agree that the life cycle model of tourism is useful for all types of tourism?

Fig. 7.1 is a photograph which shows hotel construction in Turkey, an MIC in Eurasia. Using evidence from Fig. 7.1, describe how the hotel construction may have a negative impact…

Evaluate the impacts of international aid on receiving countries.

How far do you agree that the life cycle model of tourism is useful for all types of tourism?

Table 7.1 shows some aspects of the nature and role of Fairtrade International and other similar organisations in 2016. Compare the nature and role of the organisations shown in…

'The main problem of international aid is that it causes aid dependency for the receiving countries.' With reference to one or more examples, to what extent do you agree?

Evaluate the importance of developments in transport and communications in the growth of international tourism.

Fig. 7.1 shows the number of Fairtrade farmers and workers, and total production of selected Fairtrade products, in 2016. Describe the relationship shown in Fig. 7.1.

'International aid benefits the donor country more than the receiving country.' With reference to one or more examples, how far do you agree?

With reference to one or more examples, to what extent is an understanding of carrying capacity helpful in evaluating the impact of tourism on a destination?

Table 7.1 shows some aspects of the nature and role of Fairtrade International and other similar organisations in 2016. Compare the nature and role of the organisations shown in…

'The main problem of international aid is that it causes aid dependency for the receiving countries.' With reference to one or more examples, to what extent do you agree?

Evaluate the importance of developments in transport and communications in the growth of international tourism.