Global Development (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Exam Questions

The level of development can be measured in different ways, and it changes over time.

Study Figure 2a below

Complete Figure 2a by plotting the data in the table below.

State the GNI per capita of Spain shown on Figure 2a.

.............................................................. US$ per capita

Compare the GNI per capita for the UK and Brazil shown in Figure 2a.

Use data in your answer

Calculate the mean birth rate for the countries with a GNI per capita between 40,000 and 50,000 US$.

Write your answer to the nearest whole number.

You must show your working in the space below.

Explain one way a lack of food security can limit a country’s rate of development.

Explain two historical factors that have led to global variations in the level of development

Figure 2b

The A35 Redbridge Causeway project is an example of a top-down development project in the UK.

Study Figures 2b and 2c in the Resource Booklet.

Identify the grid square where the nature reserve is located on Figure 2b

Identify the six-figure grid reference for the civic centre in Totton.

Identify the straight-line distance from the school (Sch) at 356141 to the school (Sch) at 385152.

Suggest one disadvantage of the A35 Redbridge Causeway project.

Use evidence from Figure 2c in your answer.

Suggest two advantages of the A35 Redbridge Causeway project.

Use evidence from Figure 2c in your answer.

Advantage 1

International trade has influenced the development of many developing and emerging countries, such as Guyana.

Explain two physical factors that have led to some countries having a high level of development.

Study Figure 2c

Calculate the mean life expectancy for the countries shown on Figure 2c.

Write your answer to one decimal place.

Describe the relationship between GNI per capita and life expectancy shown in Figure 2c.

Figure 2c includes two measures used to calculate the Human Development Index (HDI) for a country.

State one other measure used in the calculation of the HDI.

Assess the importance of historical and economic factors in the development of countries

The level of development of a country can be measured in different ways, for example by using the Human Development Index (HDI).

(a) Study Figure 2a below

Complete Figure 2a by plotting the data in the table below.

Draw a best fit line on Figure 2a.

Describe the relationship shown in Figure 2a.

Use data in your answer.

Suggest two reasons for the differences in life expectancy shown in Figure 2a. Use data in your answer.

Figure 2a shows two measures used in the calculation of the HDI.

Identify one other measure used to calculate the HDI.

Explain one historical factor that has led to variations in levels of development within the UK.