11 mark
Define sustainable development.
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Syllabus Edition
First teaching 2025
First exams 2027
Sustainable Development (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Geography): Exam Questions
Exam code: 0460 & 0976
1 hour16 questions
22 marks
Name two examples of social sustainability.
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32 marks
Give two challenges of relying on eco-tourism for sustainable development.
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43 marks
Explain how microfinance can support sustainable development.
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53 marks
Suggest why debt relief might help reduce uneven development.
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14 marks
Describe the three pillars of sustainable development.
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24 marks
Explain how ecotourism supports both people and the environment. Use an example you have studied to support your answer.
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35 marks
Compare top-down and bottom-up strategies for achieving sustainable development.
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44 marks
Assess whether trade or aid is more effective in reducing uneven development.
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55 marks
Explain how education programmes can lead to sustainable development.
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17 marks
Assess the importance of balancing the three pillars of sustainability (economic, social, and environmental) in achieving long-term development.
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27 marks
Study the extract below, which describes ecotourism in Costa Rica.
“Costa Rica has become a leading destination for ecotourism. Over a quarter of its land is protected in national parks and reserves. Tourists pay to visit rainforests and see wildlife such as sloths and toucans. Income supports local jobs, while park fees fund conservation. However, visitor numbers can damage fragile habitats and increase waste.” |
Evaluate the extent to which ecotourism has achieved sustainable development in Costa Rica?
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37 marks
Evaluate whether top-down or bottom-up strategies are more effective in achieving sustainable development.
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47 marks
Study the extract below about international strategies for development.
“Some governments rely on foreign aid to fund schools and hospitals. Others use debt relief to free money for investment. Fair trade is another approach, where farmers in LICs earn a guaranteed price for their crops. However, critics argue that aid can create dependency, and fair trade benefits only a small number of producers.” |
Assess the extent to which international strategies (trade, aid, debt relief) can reduce uneven development.
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57 marks
For a named country you have studied, assess the strategies used to achieve sustainable development.
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67 marks
Assess how strategies for sustainable development can also help reduce the development gap.
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