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IGCSE Geography Past Papers & Drilling (Paper 2): Population, Economy, Development
TUTORZONE ORIGINAL DRILLING MOCK · CAMBRIDGE IGCSE GEOGRAPHY (0460) PAPER 2
Written to the Cambridge 0460 syllabus (2027-2029): Paper 2 Human Geography, 75 marks, 1 h 45 min, compulsory (Section A 25 marks one compulsory + Section B 50 marks two of three); plus Paper 1 Physical and Paper 4 Investigations. This is a Paper 2 drilling mock: 3 questions for 75 marks with answers and techniques.
What is in IGCSE Geography (0460) Paper 2?
Direct answer: Paper 2 Human Geography, 75 marks, 1 h 45 min, compulsory (Section A 25 marks one question + Section B 50 marks two of three).
Assessment at a glance (2027)
| Component | Content | Weighting | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 2 (Human Geography) | Section A 25 + Section B 50 | 75 marks | 1 h 45 min |
| Paper 1 (Physical Geography) | Structured questions, 75 marks | 75 marks | 1 h 45 min |
IGCSE Geography drilling technique: 3 questions in 1 h 45 min. Structured questions need definition, example and extended response; in Section B pick the two you know best.
How this paper was built
This is a TutorZone original drilling mock: the questions follow the Cambridge 0460 structure (Paper 2 Human Geography, 75 marks) and the answers are our own, not Cambridge past papers or marking references.
Pacing
| Section | Marks | Suggested time | What to do first |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 2 (Human Geography) | 75 marks | A ~30 min, B ~35 min each | definition + example + extended response |
| Paper 1 (Physical Geography) | 75 marks | about 25 min per question | rivers, coasts, weather |
What does a wide pyramid base mean?
Direct answer: a high birth rate.
Paper 2: structured drilling (3 questions, 75 marks)
Definition, example and extended response.
Question 1 (25 marks)
Section A: population. (a) Explain how a population pyramid shows a country’s age structure (10). (b) Discuss two population problems of a high-birth-rate country (15).
Question 2 (25 marks)
Section B: economic activity. (a) Distinguish primary, secondary and tertiary activities (12). (b) Explain why some countries shift from manufacturing to services (13).
Question 3 (25 marks)
Section B: development. (a) Name two indicators of development (10). (b) Explain why GDP is not always the best measure of development (15).
What are two indicators of development?
Direct answer: GDP per capita and the Human Development Index (HDI).
Paper 2 answers
Question 1
(a) A pyramid uses bars for each age-sex group; a wide base means high birth rate and a narrow top short life expectancy (10). (b) (1) a large young dependent population burdens education and health (8); (2) rapid growth strains resources and jobs (7).
Question 2
(a) Primary extracts from nature; secondary processes materials; tertiary provides services (4 each). (b) Rising wages, automation and economic maturity shift jobs to services (13).
Question 3
(a) GDP per capita and the Human Development Index (HDI) (5 each). (b) GDP ignores income distribution, education, health and environment; HDI combines life expectancy, education and income (15).
Which topics does this paper drill?
Direct answer: population, economic activity (sectors) and development indicators.
Where these marks are usually lost
| Mistake | What it looks like | What it costs | Instead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyramid misread | Narrow base as high birth | Wide base means high birth rate | wide base = high birth |
| Sector mixed | Manufacturing as primary | Manufacturing is secondary | primary=farming, secondary=manufacturing |
| GDP limits | High GDP only | GDP ignores distribution/health/education | HDI is fuller |
How to use this paper
First drill: the full 1 h 45 min on all 3 questions with no references.
Mark it: check definitions, examples and extended responses.
Second drill: redo three to seven days later, aiming to finish inside 1 h 30 min.
What should I do after drilling this paper?
Direct answer: log questions with wrong definitions or examples; redo in three to seven days; and drill Paper 1 Physical Geography.
FAQ
Is this a Cambridge past paper?
No. The questions and answers are TutorZone originals, not Cambridge past papers or marking references.
How many papers does IGCSE Geography have?
Paper 1 Physical and Paper 2 Human (compulsory), plus Component 3 Coursework or Paper 4 Investigations.
What does a wide pyramid base mean?
A high birth rate.
Official references
| Resource | What to check |
|---|---|
| Cambridge IGCSE Geography 0460 syllabus (2027-2029) | Confirm the Paper 1/2 marks and times |
| https://www.tutorzone.com.hk/en-ap-human-geography-mock-2027/ | AP Human Geography drilling mock |
Related: practice area · AP Human Geography drilling mock · IGCSE Global Perspectives 0457 Component 1 drilling mock · IGCSE English 0500 mock
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