O-LevelGeographyPopulation and settlement2217/12 · May/June 2012 · Q225 Marks

(a) Study Figs 2A and 2B, plans which show part of the Central Business District (CBD) of Nottingham, a city in the UK in 1980 and 2010. Also study Photograph D (Insert). [Figure 2A], [Figure 2B]

(a)(i)Which position on Fig. 2B is Photograph D taken from? Circle the correct answer below. 1 2 3[1]
(a)(ii)Give an example from Fig. 2B of: A a bank; B a type of shop or service which did not exist in 1980 but had been opened by 2010.[2]
(a)(iii)Give three pieces of evidence from Photograph D or Fig. 2B that the area is part of a CBD.[3]
(a)(iv)Explain why the CBD of a city has a large sphere of influence.[4]
(b)Study Fig. 3, a map of the main transport links in Nottingham, along with Photograph E (Insert) which shows part of the tram line. [Figure 3]
(b)(i)Describe three features of the route of the tram line shown on Fig. 3.[3]
(b)(ii)Suggest benefits and problems of public transport systems, such as trams, for people who live in cities.[5]
(c)For a named example of a town or city which you have studied, explain how urban sprawl has changed the surrounding areas. Name of town or city ..........................................[7]

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Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2012). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

[1] (a) (i) 1
[1] (a) (ii) A- Santander/HSBC
[1] B - Mobile phones/Sports shops/betting shop/soap or cosmetics shop
[3] (a) (iii) Ideas such as: pedestrianised area; banks; lots of people/busy/crowded; tall buildings/multi-storey/more than 2 storeys; lots of shops/well known shops/chain stores/shops selling comparison goods/clothing shops etc.
[4] (a) (iv) Ideas such as: people travel long distances to use services/work; high order services available; specialist goods/services; good transport links; shops selling comparison goods; larger shops/wider choice of product; entertainment or examples etc.
[3] (b) (i) Ideas such as: approx 10-12 kms long; runs from North – South (or SE/NW or SSE/NNW); runs from city centre/CBD/railway station to outer suburbs/fringe/Hucknall; runs close to A610/A611 roads; winding route/not straight etc.
[5] (b) (ii) Benefits such as: less air pollution so people have less breathing difficulties etc. quick journey to city centre; carries large numbers of people; reduces number of cars on road/less congestion; links with other transport hubs/railway station/bus station; cheaper than using car/having to park; people who cannot drive/under 16s can use it; people can work/read/check emails/texts while using it etc. Problems such as: noise for residents living near it; houses affected by vibrations from trams; could slow down traffic using roads where there are tram lines; disruption/noise/dust during construction; can only serve limited area/resident in areas not served may object; timetable restrictions/don't turn up on time/unreliable; crowded/no seats etc.
[7] (c) Level 3 (7 marks) Uses named example (e.g. Nottingham). Comprehensive and accurate statements which explain how urban sprawl has changed surrounding area with some place specific reference. (e.g. building of housing estates around Bingham so urban area takes up farmland, more roads around city such as A52 increases air pollution, industrial estates built at Bulwell therefore loss of woodland etc.)