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Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages.  \n􀁸 Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.  \nInformation  \n􀁸 The marks for questions are shown in brackets.  \n􀁸 The total number of marks available for this paper is 76.  \n􀁸 Spelling , punctuation and grammar will be assessed in Questions 03.2 and 05.4.  \nAdvice  \nFor multiple-choice questions, completely fill in the circle alongside the appropriate answer(s) .  \nCORRECT METHOD  \nWRONG METHODS  \nIf you want to change your answer you must cross out your original answer as shown.  \nIf you wish to return to an answer previously crossed out, ring the answer you now wish to select as shown.  \n| Please write clearly, in block capitals, to allow character computer recognition. |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Centre number |  | | Candidate number | |\n| Surname | |  |  |  |\n| Forename(s) \u003Cbr>Candidate signature   |  |  |  |  |\n\n\n| Section A Issue evaluation\u003Cbr>Answer all questions in this section. |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Question 1 Issue evaluation\u003Cbr>Study Figure 1 , a map showing the location of ten of the world’s top ten megacities (2014) . |  |  |  |  |\n| Figure 1\u003Cbr>|  |  |  |  |\n|  |  | . |  | On Figure 1 , add the names of the two megacities to the correct boxes. |\n| 0 | 1 |  | 1 |  |\n| Use the information in the table below.\u003Cbr>[1 mark]\u003Cbr>Megacity Latitude Longitude Lagos 6 ° N 3 ° E São Paulo 24 °S 46 °W |  |  |  |  |\n\n\n| | Which one of the following is the correct latitude and longitude for Jakarta? Shade one circle only. |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  | A\u003Cbr>B\u003Cbr>C\u003Cbr>D | 21 ° N 30 °S\u003Cbr>6 °S 33 ° N | 52 ° E 157 ° E 106 ° E\u003Cbr>75 °E | | [1 | mark] |\n|  | Study Figure 2 , ‘Living in an increasingly urban world’, in the resources booklet. |  |  |  |  |  |\n| \u003Cbr> 0  1  .  3  With the help of Figure 2 , suggest why economic factors may be more important than physical factors when explaining migration to cities in LICs or NEEs.\u003Cbr>[6 marks]\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Turn over for the next question |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n\n\n| \u003Cbr> 0  2  .  1  | Study Figure 3 , a choropleth map showing the percentage of the urban population living in slums in African countries (2010 estimate) .\u003Cbr>Figure 3\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Complete Figure 3 using the information below.\u003Cbr>[1 mark]\u003Cbr>Estimated percentage (%) of urban population living in slums:\u003Cbr>Tanzania – 80% |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| \u003Cbr> 0  2  .  2  What is the estimated percentage of urban population living in slums in Ethiopia? |  |  |  |  |\n| Shade one circle only. 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