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O-LevelGeographyPopulation and settlement2217/23 · May/June 2012 · Q48 Marks

Study [Figure 5], which shows the 20 most popular destinations for migrants from Mexico.

  1. (a)Describe the distribution of Mexican migrant destinations.[4]
  2. (b)(i)Use the data in Table 1 below to complete [Figure 6]. Table 1 Central America 15% Asia 5%[1]
  3. (b)(ii)Of the locations shown in [Figure 6], which has the most Mexican migrants?[1]
  4. (c)99% of Mexican migrants go to the USA. Suggest two reasons for this.[2]

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  1. [4] (a) All of North America / USA / Canada; Most of Central America / named country; North of South America / named country; South of South America / named country; Western Europe / named country; Israel; Japan
  2. [1] (b)(i) Correct division
  3. [1] (b)(ii) Europe
  4. [2] (c) Neighbouring country / long shared border; MEDC / rich country / perceived opportunity; Many gone before – tradition / language

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Topic
Population and settlement, O-Level Geography (syllabus 2217). Structured question, 8 marks.
Source
O-Level Geography, May/June 2012 Paper 2 Variant 3, question 4.

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