O-LevelGeographyPopulation and settlement2217/22 · Oct/Nov 2025 · Q120 Marks

Study the map extract for Dublin (Baile Átha Cliath), Ireland. The scale is 1:50000.

(a)(i)Fig. 1.1 shows some of the features in the east of the map extract. Content removed due to copyright restrictions. Fig. 1.1 Using the map extract, identify the following features shown in Fig. 1.1: feature A[1]
(a)(ii)the type of road at B[1]
(a)(iii)the land use at C[1]
(a)(iv)the height above sea level of the triangulation pillar at point D. m[1]
(b)Give the six-figure grid reference of the viewpoint at E, shown in Fig. 1.1. Tick (✔) one box. 292375 295373 373295 375293[1]
(c)(i)Locate the stations at Killester, grid reference 1937, and at Donaghmede, grid reference 2340. What is the compass direction from Killester station to Donaghmede station?[1]
(c)(ii)What is the distance along the railway line from Killester station to Donaghmede station? metres[1]
(c)(iii)Measure the compass bearing from Killester station to Donaghmede station. degrees[1]
(d)Identify three leisure facilities shown in the area west of easting 19 and south of northing 38.[3]
(e)Study Figs. 1.2 and 1.3. Fig. 1.2 shows an area in the centre of Dublin which includes St Brendan's Hospital. Fig. 1.3 shows an area in the north-west of the map extract at Santry (Seantrabh). Compare the features of both areas. Complete the table by putting ticks (✔) in the correct four boxes. Use only one tick for each row as shown by the example of a railway station. feature | area in Fig. 1.2 at the centre of Dublin | area in Fig. 1.3 at Santry | both of these areas | neither of these areas railway station | ✔ motorway police station post office youth hostel[4]
(f)Study the site of the power station in grid square 2033. Give one reason why this is a good site for a power station.[1]
(g)Compare the relief and shape of North Bull Island and the land area east of easting 26.[4]

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Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2025). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

[1] 1(a)(i) lake/reservoir
[1] 1(a)(ii) third class road/road under construction
[1] 1(a)(iii) (natural) woodland
[1] 1(a)(iv) 171 (m)
[1] 1(b) 295373
[1] 1(c)(i) NE
[1] 1(c)(ii) 5400 m (tolerance 5200 – 5600)
[1] 1(c)(iii) 48° (tolerance 46 – 49°)
[3] 1(d) • boating activities • botanic gardens • casino • castle • cathedral • concert hall/national concert • greyhound track/ race track • golf course • nature reserve • park(s)/named park) • stadium/sports/named sport ground • theatre • tourist information • trailhead • youth hostel
[4] 1(e) feature | area in Fig. 1.2 | area in Fig.1.3 | both of these areas | neither of these areas motorway | | ✔ | police station | ✔ | | | post office | | | ✔ | youth hostel | ✔ | | |
[1] 1(f) • next to harbour/sea to receive (imports of) fossil fuels • away from main area of population/residential areas/housing/relatively isolated/away from people/city • a large area of land • flat site • close to a large city with a high demand for electricity/consumers • cooling water available
[4] 1(g) • flat/gentle(gradient) v steep slopes/varying steepness/sloping • flat/no ridges/valley(s) v hills/hilly/has ridges/valley(s) • low(er) v high(er) • highest point 4m v 171m • no cliffs v cliffs • long(er)/narrow(er)/thin(ner)/linear v round/wide(r)/broad • smaller/larger (area) • straight/smooth reference to pollution It must be clear which area is being referred to. Must be comparative. No credit for similarities.