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First exams 2027

Images & GIS (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Geography): Exam Questions

Exam code: 0460 & 0976

19 mins7 questions
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11 mark
A small river meanders through a grassy landscape with trees in the background, under an overcast sky. Eroded banks and patches of reeds are visible.
Fig. 4.1

What river feature is shown in Fig. 4.1?

  • Confluence

  • Meander

  • Oxbow lake

  • Source

Choose your answer

23 marks

Study Figs. 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4, which are photographs of economic activities that increase greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Power station, grazing cattle and deforestation
Figs. 6.2, 3 and 4

Explain how each of the economic activities shown in Figs. 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4 increases greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

How did you do?

31 mark

Study Fig. 4.2, which shows an area of Brazil that has been partially deforested.

Tall trees with sparse foliage stand over a grassy field with grazing cattle, set against a hazy sky, depicting deforestation impacts.
Fig. 4.2

Identify the type of farming shown in Fig. 4.2.

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41 mark

A flood risk map shows red zones near rivers and green zones on higher land. Which zone is safer for a hospital and why?

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14 marks

Study Fig. 4.2, which shows an area of Brazil that has been partially deforested.

Tall trees with sparse foliage stand over a grassy field with grazing cattle, set against a hazy sky, depicting deforestation impacts.
Fig. 4.2

Describe the vegetation shown in Fig. 4.2.

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25 marks

Explain how GIS can help decision-makers reduce the impacts of flooding.

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34 marks

Study the photograph of a coastal landscape.

Rocky coastal landscape with small sandy beaches, sea, and grassy cliffs under a cloudy sky. A kayak is visible on the left shore.

Identify the main process and its features that helped shape the coastline.

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