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A-Level Geography H2 Quiz - Human Geography

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Duration: 60 minutes
Total Marks: 40
Topic: Human Geography (Development, Economy and Environment – Cluster 1.2)

Instructions:

Answer ALL 20 questions.
Section A (Q1–5): Short data-based items (2 marks each).
Section B (Q6–13): Source-based structured responses (2–5 marks each).
Section C (Q14–20): Extended analytical and evaluative items (3–5 marks each).
Use clear geographical terminology and support answers with evidence from the resources provided.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.

Section A: Basic Data Interpretation (2 marks each)

Q1. Resource 1 shows internet penetration (%) and mobile penetration (%) for four Asian economies in 2023. Compare the internet and mobile penetration of Singapore and Indonesia. [2]

Table for Q1 (ALEVEL Geography H2)

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Q2. Identify the macro-region that recorded the highest average mobile penetration among the four economies in Resource 1. [2]

Q3. State one economic indicator that shows uneven development between countries within Southeast Asia, using Resource 2. [2]

Table for Q3 (ALEVEL Geography H2)

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Q4. Name the global production network concept used by TNCs to connect sourcing, transformation, and distribution across places. [2]

Q5. Identify one multilateral institution that influences TNC operations according to the syllabus. [2]

Section B: Source-Based Structured Response

Q6. Resource 3 is an extract on Zara’s garment production. Explain how ICT and transport technologies facilitate Zara’s global operations. [6]

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Q7. Using Resource 3, explain the role of inter-firm networks in Zara’s production chain. [5]

Q8. Resource 4 shows a map of TNC factory locations in Vietnam. Suggest two reasons why TNCs locate in provinces near Ho Chi Minh City. [4]

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Q9. Account for the percentage of plastic waste in Phnom Penh using Resource 5 (waste composition data). [5]

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Q10. Resource 6 lists labour union density (%) for three host countries of a TNC. Compare the labour regulation environment in Germany and Cambodia. [5]

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Q11. Explain how non-state actors could help protect workers from TNCs, using one example. [5]

Q12. Resource 7 shows shifts in manufacturing employment share (%) in Ghana and Malaysia from 1970 to 2020. Describe the trend for Malaysia. [3]

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Q13. Suggest what Pune (India) can do to meet the needs of its elderly residents, given Resource 8 (ageing index data). [6]

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Section C: Analytical and Evaluative

Q14. Explain how global flows of capital since the 1950s have created uneven development across space. [5]

Q15. Discuss the positive and negative impacts of TNCs’ GPNs on host economies. [5]

Q16. To what extent can states regulate TNC operations effectively? Use examples. [5]

Q17. Compare internet penetration and mobile penetration of the Asian countries in Resource 1 and explain the development implication. [5]

Q18. Evaluate the view that labour characteristics are the most important influence on TNC locational decisions. [4]

Q19. Explain how ASEAN influences TNCs and states in the global economy. [3]

Q20. Assess the extent to which technology (Boserup’s view) has overcome Malthusian resource limits in developing countries. [5]

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Answers

A-Level Geography H2 Quiz - Human Geography: Answer Key

Total Marks: 40
Topic: Human Geography (Cluster 1.2)

Section A Answers (2 marks each)

Q1. [2]
Singapore’s internet penetration (92%) and mobile penetration (98%) are both substantially higher than Indonesia’s 54% and 72% respectively. The gap is 38 percentage points for internet and 26 for mobile, showing a clear digital divide between a high-income city-state and a lower-middle-income large economy.
Marking: 1 mark for correct comparison of internet, 1 mark for mobile + comparative language.

Q2. [2]
East Asia (represented by South Korea 99% mobile) and Southeast Asia (Singapore 98%) both show high mobile penetration; among the four economies listed, Singapore (98%) and South Korea (99%) are highest. If forced to name one macro-region from the table: Southeast Asia (Singapore) or East Asia (South Korea). Accept either with value.
Marking: 1 mark macro-region named, 1 mark correct value referenced.

Q3. [2]
GDP per capita shows uneven development: Singapore ( $82 000) is vastly higher than Myanmar ($ 1 400), a ratio of ~59:1 within Southeast Asia.
Marking: 1 mark indicator (GDP per capita), 1 mark use of resource values.

Q4. [2]
Global Production Networks (GPNs).
Marking: 2 marks for full term; 1 mark for "production network".

Q5. [2]
ASEAN, WTO, or World Bank (any one).
Marking: 2 marks for naming one correctly; 1 mark if vague.

Section B Answers

Q6. [6]
ICT: Zara uses point-of-sale (POS) data sent in real time to Spain HQ, allowing rapid demand sensing and replenishment (2m). Transport: air freight moves garments from Morocco to Europe in 48h; regional hubs consolidate shipments (2m). Result: short lead times and flexible response to trends (2m).
Teaching: GPNs rely on info + movement tech to compress time-space.

Q7. [5]
Inter-firm networks link Zara with external suppliers for fabric, trim, and finishing (2m). They allow outsourcing of non-core steps while keeping design in-house (2m). This reduces cost and increases agility (1m).
Marking: 2+2+1.

Q8. [4]
(1) Proximity to HCMC port reduces logistics cost (2m). (2) Highway 1A connectivity enables fast distribution (2m). Also accept cheap labour in Binh Duong/Dong Nai.
Marking: 2 marks per valid reason with reference to map.

Q9. [5]
Plastic is 24% of MSW (2m). Account: rapid urban consumption, low recycling infrastructure, import of packaged goods (3m).
Marking: 2 for data, 3 for explanation.

Q10. [5]
Germany union density 26% vs Cambodia 3% (2m). Germany stronger labour regulation, higher wage ( $2200 vs$ 200) (2m). Implication: TNCs face stricter labour constraints in Germany (1m).
Marking: compare + implication.

Q11. [5]
NGOs (e.g., Fair Wear Foundation) audit factories (2m), pressure TNCs via campaigns (2m), support worker unions (1m).
Marking: example + 2 mechanisms.

Q12. [3]
Malaysia rose from 9% (1970) to 23% (2020) (2m), indicating industrialisation (1m).
Marking: trend + interpretation.

Q13. [6]
Build elderly care centres (2m), raise social spending toward Tokyo level (2m), train geriatric workers (2m).
Marking: 2 each, linked to low spending/index.

Section C Answers

Q14. [5]
Capital flowed to regions with infrastructure (2m), leaving others marginalised (2m). Result: core-periphery unevenness (1m).
AO2 analysis.

Q15. [5]
Positive: jobs, tech transfer (2m). Negative: profit repatriation, labour exploitation (2m). Conclusion balanced (1m).

Q16. [5]
States set labour/environment laws (2m); but TNCs can relocate if rules strict (2m); examples: Vietnam incentives vs Germany rigidity (1m).

Q17. [5]
From Q1 table: compare SG/KR high vs ID/VN lower (2m). Implication: higher penetration = better integration into knowledge economy (3m).

Q18. [4]
Labour important (2m) but infrastructure, market also matter (2m). Evaluate: not sole factor.

Q19. [3]
ASEAN frees trade, harmonises rules, attracts TNCs (3m: 1 each).

Q20. [5]
Boserup: tech expanded food base (2m). But access uneven, Malthus limits remain for poor (3m). Assess: partially overcome.