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Candidate Name: CT Group / Index no.: PIONEER JUNIOR COLLEGE JC 2 Preliminary Examinations 2016 GEOGRAPHY 9730/02 HIGHER 2 Thursday 22nd September 2016 3 hrs INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your name, CT Group and index number in the spaces provided on the cover sheet and submit it together with your answer scripts. Section A Answer ALL questions Section B Answer TWO questions  The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.  Sketch-maps and diagrams should be drawn wherever they serve to illustrate an answer.  You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers. At the end of the examination, attach the cover sheet to your answer script and fasten all your work securely together.

_______________________________________________________________________ This question paper consists of 5 printed pages. 2 Section A: Data Response Questions Answer all the questions in this section Questions 2 and 3 carry 12 marks, while Questions 1 and 4 carry 13 marks each. You should allocate your time accordingly. The Globalisation of Economic Activity 1 Fig. 1 shows the human development index (HDI) for the Gauteng City Region in South Africa in 2012. (a) Identify the data representation method used in Fig. 1 and suggest one limitation of the method. [3] (b) Describe the trend of HDI as shown in Fig. 1. [4] (c) Evaluate the usefulness of HDI as a measure of social and economic inequality. [6] Population Issues and Challenges 2 Fig. 2 shows the birth rate and population growth rate for selected countries in 2014. (a) Describe the relationship between birth rate and population growth rate as shown in Fig 2. [4] (b) Explain why there is a relationship between birth rate and population growth rate. [3] (c) Explain why different trends in birth rate and population growth rate exist simultaneously in the world. [5]

____________________________________________________________________________ This question paper consists of 5 printed pages. 3 Urban Issues and Challenges 3 Fig. 3A and 3B show the location of the top 20 fastest growing world cities by world region in 2000 and 2013. (a) Describe the trend(s) as shown in Fig 3A and 3B. [4] (b) Suggest two reasons for the trend(s) that you described in (a). [4] (c) Explain why such world cities growth trend(s) may be a cause for concern. [4] Population Issues and Challenges, Urban Issues and Challenges & The Globalisation of Economic Activity 4 Fig. 4 shows the migration between a rural and an urban area in 1970 and 2012. (a) With reference to Fig. 4, describe how migration patterns changed from 1970 to 2012. [3] (b) Suggest 2 reasons for the changes you described in (a). [4] (c) Explain how you would conduct fieldwork in the urban area to confirm the reasons for the changes that you have suggested in (b). [6]

___________________________________________________________________________ This question paper consists of 5 printed pages. 4 Section B Answer TWO questions in this section. The Globalisation of Economic Activity 5 Either (a) Explain what is new international division of labour (NIDL) and its relationship to TNC spatial organisation patterns today. [9] (b) Evaluate the impacts that NIDL may have on the various key players in the global economy. [16] The Globalisation of Economic Activity 5 Or (a) Explain what is meant by offshoring and outsourcing. [9] (b) Evaluate the extent to which governments are able to successfully influence TNCs’ offshoring and/or outsourcing decisions. [16]

Population Issues and Challenges 6 Either (a) Define the term dependency ratio and explain why it varies globally. [9] (b) ‘Controlling birth rates is the only way to reduce overpopulation.’ With reference to relevant examples, to what extent do you agree with this statement? [16] Population Issues and Challenges 6 Or (a) Define the term demographic transition and explain what is the Demographic Transition Model. [9] (b) Assess how successful governments have been able in their efforts to manage population change. [16] _______________________________________________________________________ This question paper consists of 5 printed pages. 5 Urban Issues and Challenges 7 Either (a) Explain the terms urban deprivation and urban renewal. [9] (b) Evaluate the idea that squatter settlements are areas of hope rather than areas of despair. [16] Urban Issues and Challenges 7 Or (a) Explain the similarities and differences between slums and squatters. [9] (b) Explain why squatters develop in LEDCs and how they may be addressed in urban planning. [16]

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