F5 P2 Questions 1
Population, Economy and Settlement
2013 Question Marks
Data Response Construct a pie chart to represent the following information:
Population Draw a sketch map of a named Caribbean country and on the map: 4
distribution (a) Locate an area of dense population distribution
(b) Locate an area of sparse population distribution
Using examples from the Caribbean, explain how one of the following 4
features influences population distribution:
(a) Availability of services (b) Relief
Population Define the terms (a) Birth rate (b) Infant mortality rate 4
Outline 2 ways by which the population increases 4
Compare the population growth of 1 Caribbean country with that of a 8
developed country under the following headings:
Fertility Rates (b) Migration
Economic Activity What is meant by secondary economic activity? Give an example 2
With reference to specific examples, explain 3 economic benefits of 12
primary activities to the Caribbean.
(Tourism) State the main feature of the following types of tourism and give an 6
example of each:
(a) Heritage tourism (b) Eco tourism (c) Sports tourism
Agriculture State 4 benefits of agriculture to a country 4
Outline 2 problems faced by peasant farmers in the Caribbean 4
Using examples give 2 reasons for the declining importance of 6
agriculture to the economy of a named Caribbean country. Use the
headings:
(a)Cost of production (b) Prices (c) Employment (d) Acreage
Compare the characteristics of wheat farming in Canada with 6
commercial arable farming in a named country under the following
headings:
(a) Technology (b) Farm Size
2012
Migration Describe 2 economic benefits of international migration to the 4
Caribbean
Economic Activity Outline 2 strategies that have been implemented to reduce 4
F5 P2 Questions 2
Population, Economy and Settlement
urbanisation in a named Caribbean country
With reference to a named Caribbean country, explain how tourism has 6
been affected by global recession. Include 3 points in your answer
Explain 3 challenges faced by either mining, fishing or forestry in a 6
named Caribbean country
Describe 4 ways in which the food processing industry is important to 8
the Caribbean
Agriculture Compare 2 points of commercial arable diversification in Canada with a 4
named Caribbean country.
2011
Population Define the terms Natural Increase and Migration. 4
Describe the pattern of international migration for a named Caribbean 4
country over the last 20 years.
Explain how 2 factors have influenced rural to urban migration. 4
Explain how 4 factors have influenced high population densities in a 8
named Caribbean country.
2010
Economic Activity What factors influence the location of an industry? Give specific 10
examples and outline 3 major challenges
Explain how the garment industry in either Singapore or Hong Kong in 10
influenced by:
(a) Labour (b) Raw material (c) Market
2009
Economic Activity Define activity (the term economic 2
Development Suggest 3 reasons why the CARICOM Single Market and Economy 6
(CSME) can help the Caribbean countries to address some of the
challenges facing development in the region.
2008
Data response Draw a sketch map of a Caribbean country you have studied and on it 4
(map-work) indicate 1 area of dense settlement and 1 area of sparse settlement
Urbanization Define the term urbanization 2
Explain how urbanization occurs in the Caribbean. Include 3 causes in 9
your response
Discuss 1 negative effect of urbanization in 1 named capital city in the 3
Caribbean
Outline 3 measures aimed at controlling urbanization in the Caribbean 6
2007
Urbanization Suggest 3 actions that could be taken to reduce rural to urban migration 6
Economic Activity State 2 ways by which governments have encouraged industrial 2
F5 P2 Questions 3
Population, Economy and Settlement
development
Suggest 3 reasons why Caribbean manufacturers might find it difficult 6
to compete in a global market.
Account for the widespread occurrence in the Caribbean of either the 6
garment industry or the food processing industry. Include 3 reasons in
your response.
2006
Economic Activity Explain how the following factors have contributed to the development 12
(Tourism) of tourism in the Caribbean:
(a) Accessibility (b) Climate (c) Government support
(Manufacturing) Explain 2 factors that contribute to development of garment industry in 4
the Caribbean
(Primary) Explain 2 factors that have contributed to the growth of the fishing 4
industry
Define the terms renewable and non-renewable 4
(Manufacturing) Explain how each of the following factors have influenced the location 6
and development of either the petrochemical industry or the bauxite
industry or the oil refining industry in the Caribbean:
(a) Transport facilities (b) Raw materials
Give 2 reasons why the conservation of natural resources is important 4
to Caribbean countries.
2005
Urbanization Compare the growth and development of either New York City or Tokyo 8
with that of a named Caribbean capital under the following headings:
(a) Location (b) Functions
2004
Urbanization List 3 activities that are found in the CBD of a named Caribbean capital 3
Give 2 reasons why the capital of a named Caribbean country has 5
developed on its present site.
