Mathematical Skills (Cambridge International IGCSE Geography): Exam Questions

Study Fig. 1.1, which shows information about birth rates and death rates in Mexico (an LIC) between 1900 and 2060 (estimated).

Fig. 1.1

Calculate the natural population growth rate of Mexico in 2010.

You should show your calculations.

Fig. 1.1 shows the number of international tourists visiting Singapore during 2018.

Fig. 1.1

Describe the variation in the number of international tourists during the year.

Use statistics in your answer.

Students were studying how a river changes downstream. The students calculated the average depth of the river. Table 2.1 shows the depth of the river at the different measuring points across the channel at site 3.

Table 2.1

Use the results in Table 2.1 to calculate the average depth at site 3.

Fig. 2.1 shows the annual population growth rate of Burundi, Africa, between 1961 and 2019.

Fig. 2.1

Using Fig. 2.1, describe the overall pattern of the annual population growth rate between 1961 and 2019.

Use statistics in your answer.

Deforestation in Country Y has increased from 8,000 km² in 2000 to 12,000 km² in 2010.

Calculate the percentage increase of deforestation in Country Y.

Show your workings.