GEOGRAPHY 8035/2 PAPER 2 FINAL STUDY
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ State a factor that led to the development of urban areas on the
UK's coast. Answer: Many coastal areas have sheltered bays and
river estuaries suitable for building harbours.
◉ State two factors that led to the development of urban areas in the
South of England. Answer: The lowlands offer flatter ground for
construction and have a milder climate that the uplands.
◉ State a factor that caused Glasgow's development as an urban
area in the UK. Answer: River Clyde estuary created a natural
harbour for trade and ship construction leading to rapid population
growth
◉ State a factor that caused Leeds' development as an urban area in
the UK Answer: Coal deposits supported industrial development,
leading to rapid population growth.
◉ State a factor that caused Birmingham's development as an urban
area in the UK Answer: Birmingham Plateau offered flat lands and a
,central location for trade with other cities leading to rapid
population growth.
◉ State a factor that caused London's development as an urban area
in the UK Answer: River Thames estuary and proximity to Europe
created a natural harbour for trade leading to rapid population
growth.
◉ State a factor that caused Liverpool's development as an urban
area in the UK Answer: River Mersey estuary created a natural
harbour for trading goods and services leading to rapid population
growth.
◉ Give two reasons why Liverpool is nationally important Answer:
1.Second biggest city in the North West.
2. Contributes £3.2 billion to the UK economy.
◉ Give two reasons why Liverpool is internationally important
Answer: 1. Designated a European Capital of Culture.
2. Approximately 840,000 tourists visited in 2017.
,◉ How has national migration from Wales influenced Liverpool's
growth and character? Answer: Welsh migrants arrived to work on
railways and canals in the 1800s. By 1813, almost 10% of the
population was Welsh.
◉ How has national migration from Ireland influenced Liverpool's
growth and character? Answer: Irish migration increased in
response to a famine in Ireland in 1845. By 1850, almost 20% of the
population was Irish. Most of the current population has some Irish
ancestry.
◉ How has international migration from China influenced
Liverpool's growth and character? Answer: Chinese migration
started with the construction of the port in 1715. Europe's oldest
Chinatown is in Liverpool. Liverpool's Chinatown is a popular tourist
attraction.
◉ How has international migration from Africa influenced
Liverpool's growth and character? Answer: African migration
started with the construction of the port in 1715. The UK's oldest
Black African community is in Liverpool.
◉ How has migration influenced Liverpool's growth and character?
Answer: The accents of different migratory groups have contributed
to the Liverpudlian Scouse accent. 1 in 8 people are from a minority
ethnic group. There is a wide variety of available foods. Migration is
reflected in some place names.
, ◉ Describe the urban change in Liverpool since deindustrialisation
Answer: From trade and manufacturing, followed by industrial
decline, now a tourist destination and centre for creative industries.
◉ What is industrial decline? Answer: A reduction in the industrial
production (secondary sector) and employment in an area.
◉ Describe why derelict buildings became a challenge for Liverpool
Answer: Wealthier people left the city centre, abandoning buildings
Industrial decline also led to abandoning buildings.
◉ What are greenfield sites? Answer: Land that has never been used
for construction- the land has never been developed.
◉ What are brownfield sites? Answer: Land that has previously been
used, but is now derelict.
◉ Why is there pressure to build on greenfield sites? Answer:
Housing shortages in many cities mean that people are moving to
the suburbs where houses are cheaper relative to their size.
◉ What are the challenges to building on brownfield sites? Answer:
Many derelict buildings need cleaning and decontaminating first,
increasing the cost.
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ State a factor that led to the development of urban areas on the
UK's coast. Answer: Many coastal areas have sheltered bays and
river estuaries suitable for building harbours.
◉ State two factors that led to the development of urban areas in the
South of England. Answer: The lowlands offer flatter ground for
construction and have a milder climate that the uplands.
◉ State a factor that caused Glasgow's development as an urban
area in the UK. Answer: River Clyde estuary created a natural
harbour for trade and ship construction leading to rapid population
growth
◉ State a factor that caused Leeds' development as an urban area in
the UK Answer: Coal deposits supported industrial development,
leading to rapid population growth.
◉ State a factor that caused Birmingham's development as an urban
area in the UK Answer: Birmingham Plateau offered flat lands and a
,central location for trade with other cities leading to rapid
population growth.
◉ State a factor that caused London's development as an urban area
in the UK Answer: River Thames estuary and proximity to Europe
created a natural harbour for trade leading to rapid population
growth.
◉ State a factor that caused Liverpool's development as an urban
area in the UK Answer: River Mersey estuary created a natural
harbour for trading goods and services leading to rapid population
growth.
◉ Give two reasons why Liverpool is nationally important Answer:
1.Second biggest city in the North West.
2. Contributes £3.2 billion to the UK economy.
◉ Give two reasons why Liverpool is internationally important
Answer: 1. Designated a European Capital of Culture.
2. Approximately 840,000 tourists visited in 2017.
,◉ How has national migration from Wales influenced Liverpool's
growth and character? Answer: Welsh migrants arrived to work on
railways and canals in the 1800s. By 1813, almost 10% of the
population was Welsh.
◉ How has national migration from Ireland influenced Liverpool's
growth and character? Answer: Irish migration increased in
response to a famine in Ireland in 1845. By 1850, almost 20% of the
population was Irish. Most of the current population has some Irish
ancestry.
◉ How has international migration from China influenced
Liverpool's growth and character? Answer: Chinese migration
started with the construction of the port in 1715. Europe's oldest
Chinatown is in Liverpool. Liverpool's Chinatown is a popular tourist
attraction.
◉ How has international migration from Africa influenced
Liverpool's growth and character? Answer: African migration
started with the construction of the port in 1715. The UK's oldest
Black African community is in Liverpool.
◉ How has migration influenced Liverpool's growth and character?
Answer: The accents of different migratory groups have contributed
to the Liverpudlian Scouse accent. 1 in 8 people are from a minority
ethnic group. There is a wide variety of available foods. Migration is
reflected in some place names.
, ◉ Describe the urban change in Liverpool since deindustrialisation
Answer: From trade and manufacturing, followed by industrial
decline, now a tourist destination and centre for creative industries.
◉ What is industrial decline? Answer: A reduction in the industrial
production (secondary sector) and employment in an area.
◉ Describe why derelict buildings became a challenge for Liverpool
Answer: Wealthier people left the city centre, abandoning buildings
Industrial decline also led to abandoning buildings.
◉ What are greenfield sites? Answer: Land that has never been used
for construction- the land has never been developed.
◉ What are brownfield sites? Answer: Land that has previously been
used, but is now derelict.
◉ Why is there pressure to build on greenfield sites? Answer:
Housing shortages in many cities mean that people are moving to
the suburbs where houses are cheaper relative to their size.
◉ What are the challenges to building on brownfield sites? Answer:
Many derelict buildings need cleaning and decontaminating first,
increasing the cost.
