O-LevelGeographyPopulation and settlement2217/22 · Oct/Nov 2025 · Q28 Marks

Fig. 2.1 shows information about the population of the Philippines. Name the type of graph shown in Fig. 2.1.

(a)(i)Fig. 2.1 shows information about the population of the Philippines. Name the type of graph shown in Fig. 2.1.[1]
(a)(ii)Identify the type of information about population that is shown in Fig. 2.1. Tick (✔) only one box. population density population size population structure[1]
(a)(iii)How many people per square kilometre lived in the Philippines in the year 2000? people per km²[1]
(b)Fig. 2.2 shows the population distribution in the Philippines. The following table has some statements about the Philippines' population distribution. Using Fig. 2.2, complete Table 2.1. Tick (✔) three correct statements. Table 2.1 All parts of the Philippines are densely populated. All parts of the Philippines are sparsely populated. The population distribution varies throughout the Philippines. The highest population density is in the central areas. The highest population density is in the eastern areas. The lowest population density is in the southern areas. The lowest population density is in the western areas.[3]
(c)Fig. 2.3 (Insert) is a relief map of the Philippines. Using Figs. 2.2 and 2.3, describe the relationship between population distribution and relief in the Philippines.[2]

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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] 2(a)(i) pictogram/pictograph/picture graph
[1] 2(a)(ii) population density
[1] 2(a)(iii) 255 (people per km²)
[3] 2(b) • The population distribution varies throughout the Philippines. • The highest population is in the central areas. • The lowest population density is in the western areas.
[2] 2(c) • negative/inverse relationship • low(er) population areas have high(er)/hilly/mountainous relief • e.g. in the North/West • high(er) population have low(er)/little relief • e.g. in the central parts But • relationship is quite weak/imperfect/has exceptions (a weak negative relationship = 2) • e.g. lower population/less dense and lower relief in west/south-west • e.g. 101-400 people per km² in areas of high relief in the south

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