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First teaching 2018

Last exams 2026

Water (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Geography): Exam Questions

Exam code: 0460 & 0976

1 hour17 questions
1
3 marks

Study Fig. 5.2, which is a map showing information about the percentage of the population in each country with access to clean drinking water.

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Describe the distribution of countries where 75% or less of the population have access to clean drinking water.

2
6 marks

Study Fig. 6.1, which shows information about precipitation and evaporation in Los Gatos, an area in California, USA (an MEDC).

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Fig. 6.1

(i)

Complete Fig. 6.1 by plotting the following:

The average precipitation in January is 130mm.

[1]

(ii)

Using Fig. 6.1 only, name:

– a month when irrigation will be needed ....................................

– a month when soils may be waterlogged. ....................................

[2]

(iii)

Using Fig. 6.1 only, describe how the relationship between average precipitation and evaporation varies during the year. Use statistics to support your answer.

[3]

3
6 marks

Study Fig. 5.1, which is a map showing information about water supply in Africa.

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Fig. 5.1

(i)

Identify from Fig. 5.1 the area which is likely to experience the most difficulty supplying water to its population.

Circle the correct answer below.

X

Y

Z

[1]

(ii)

Describe the distribution of areas in Africa with enough water.

[2]

(iii)

Explain why many rural areas in LEDCs have a shortage of water.

[3]

4
3 marks

Study Fig. 5.2, which is a map showing information about the Casier Sud water project in Southeast Asia.

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Fig. 5.2

Describe the location of the Casier Sud water project.

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5 marks

Study Fig. 5.2, which is a map showing information about the percentage of the population in each country with access to clean drinking water.

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Explain how poor water supply may affect the development of a country.

2
4 marks

Study Fig. 6.1, which shows information about precipitation and evaporation in Los Gatos, an area in California, USA (an MEDC).

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Fig. 6.1

Suggest how water supply can be managed in areas such as California to ensure that it is available all year round.

3
4 marks

Study Fig. 5.1, which is a map showing information about water supply in Africa.

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Fig. 5.1

Explain why it is important to increase the supply of clean water in rural areas in LEDCs.

4
5 marks

Study Fig. 5.2, which is a map showing information about the Casier Sud water project in Southeast Asia.

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Fig. 5.2

Explain how the Casier Sud water project is likely to improve agricultural production in the area.

1
7 marks

For a named country or area you have studied, describe different methods used to supply clean drinking water to the population.

Name of country ......................................

2
7 marks

For a named country or area you have studied, explain how clean water is supplied for domestic use.

Name of country or area................................................

3
7 marks

For a named country or area you have studied, explain how clean drinking water is supplied.

Name of country or area ......................................