18 A Core Irish Region – The Greater Dublin Area EXAM LINK (OL) Urban Growth in Ireland (30 marks)
Describe and explain reasons for the growth of any Irish urban area that you have studied. 2014, Q4C
Marking Scheme:
Naming an urban area = 3 marks Description and explanation: 9 SRPs × 3 marks
CHECK YOUR LEARNING
1. List three different important periods in the growth of Dublin. 2. Identify three physical factors which influenced Dublin’s development. 3. List three economic factors which impacted on Dublin’s growth. 4. Explain three different ways migration has affected the growth of Dublin. 5. List three different areas that future planning for Dublin will have to address.
EXAMINATION QUESTIONS ORDINARY LEVEL
Long Question
1. Urban Growth Explain the reasons for the growth of any urban area that you have studied. 2016, Part Two, Section 1, Q5C (30 marks)
HIGHER LEVEL
Long Question 2. Population in Ireland
Account for the distribution of population throughout an Irish region that you have studied.
2012, Part Two, Section 1, Q4C (30 marks)
Marking Scheme: Cause identified = 2 marks Impact identified = 2 marks Examination = 13 SRPs × 2 marks
