1a
1 mark
Define the term GM crop.
1b
1 mark
State one way that farmers can modify natural ecosystems to improve farm system productivity.
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Management of Rural Environments (Edexcel IGCSE Geography): Exam Questions
Exam code: 4GE1
1 hour18 questions
2
1 mark
Identify the meaning of the term NGO.
non-governmental organisation
non-global organisation
non-geographically organised
non-global operation
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3a
2 marks
Study Figure 2a below.
Suggest one piece of evidence from the photograph that shows this farm has diversified.
3b
1 mark
State one other type of rural or farm diversification.
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4
2 marks
Define the term conservation?
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5
1 mark
State one way farmers try to increase crop yields.
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6
1 mark
Identify the meaning of genetically-modified (GM) crops.
Plants with root systems that have been changed to increase size.
Plants with DNA that have been changed to increase yield.
Animals with DNA that have been changed to increase size.
Livestock that have greater resistance to disease.
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1
4 marks
Outline two reasons for conservation in rural environments.
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2
3 marks
Study Figure 2b.
Suggest one reason for the trend shown on Figure 2b.
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3
4 marks
Explain two reasons why some farmers are moving into diversification of farming.
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4
4 marks
For a named developing or emerging country, explain how two different groups have managed challenges within the rural environment.
Named developing or emerging country :
Group 1:
Group 2:
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5
3 marks
Study Figure 2b.
Suggest one reason why diversification is important for farmers, using the information shown.
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6
4 marks
Explain two strategies that improve quality of life in rural environments.
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7
4 marks
Explain two strategies being used to make rural living more sustainable in developing or emerging countries.
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8
4 marks
For a named developing or emerging country, explain two ways farm incomes are being diversified.
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9
4 marks
Explain how NGOs have managed two challenges in rural environments in developing or emerging countries.
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10
4 marks
Explain how governments in developed countries have managed two challenges in rural environments.
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11
4 marks
Explain one strategy used to improve health and one strategy used to improve housing in rural areas in developing or emerging countries.
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1
8 marks
Study Figure 2c.
Analyse possible reasons for the changes in farm diversification.
You must refer to the resource in your answer.
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