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O-LevelGeographyPopulation and settlement2217/23 · Oct/Nov 2011 · Q28 Marks

Study Photograph A (Insert) of part of a squatter settlement in Lahore, Pakistan. [Figure Photograph A]

  1. (a)Describe the site and location of the shelter shown in the photograph.[2]
  2. (b)Describe the road in the background of Photograph A.[2]
  3. (c)Using only evidence from Photograph A, suggest the possible disadvantages of living in the part of the squatter settlement shown.[4]

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  1. [2] (a) Flat / Bare ground / Beside road / Next to garbage area
  2. [3] (b) Wide / Flat / Straight / Dirt / unpaved / Pylon in road
  3. [3] (c) Limited shelter from rain / sun / Dust from road / Noise from traffic / Lack of privacy / Lack of security / Rubbish is source of disease

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Topic
Population and settlement, O-Level Geography (syllabus 2217). Structured question, 8 marks.
Source
O-Level Geography, Oct/Nov 2011 Paper 2 Variant 3, question 2.

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