GCSE 4241/02 GEOGRAPHY SPECIFICATION B HIGHER TIER UNIT 1 A.M. MONDAY, 13 June 2011 1 hour For examiner’s use only
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Question 1 Question 2 Total Marks
60
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS OS Map Extract. INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page. Answer both questions. At the end of each question there is a choice of case studies. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet. If additional space is required you should use the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question number(s) should be clearly shown. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part-question. You are reminded that assessment will take into account the quality of written communication used in the case study question of each theme.
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Theme 1: CHALLENGES OF LIVING IN A BUILT ENVIRONMENT Answer all parts of (a) to (d). There is a choice of questions in (e). 1.
(a)
Study the OS Map Extract. It shows the popular holiday resort of Whitby in north-east Yorkshire. (i)
Give one piece of map evidence which suggests the area is popular with tourists. [1]
Read the passage below, and study the OS map extract.
The nearest large superstores are in Scarborough and Guisborough, both over 30 kms away from Whitby. A national supermarket chain plans to build a large superstore and petrol station at Site Y in grid square 8810. There will also be a medical centre on the site.
(i)
Explain why the company considers this a good location for a new supermarket. [3]
Study the newspaper article below and the OS map extract.
WHITBY NEWS Arguments continue over local housing In the past ten years the Whitby area has become a very desirable second home location. Some wealthy people have bought homes in Whitby and commute long distances to work. As a result of this, house prices have increased significantly. Some groups feel that the second home owners should pay extra tax.
(i)
Suggest one reason why some groups want to increase the tax on second home owners. [1]
Case Studies Answer only one of the questions, either (i) or (ii). Either (i)
Tick your choice
• Name and locate an area within a city where housing has been improved. • Describe how the local authority has improved the housing in this area. • Explain why the improvements were needed.
Or (ii)
• Name and locate an area within a Less Economically Developed Country (LEDC) from which people have migrated. • Describe the effects on the area from which people have migrated. • Explain why they migrated. [8]