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The table shows the top 10 performers in the world by total medal count in the Olympics
Source: International Olympic Committee (IOC)
(a) the range in total medal count among the top ten countries shown in the table.
(b) one way that national success in international sports can contribute to increased national pride or unity.
(d) two geographical or economic factors that could explain why some countries perform at the top of the medal table.
(e) does success in global sporting events reflect a country’s level of development?
(f) the role of government and private investment in influencing a nation’s success in international sporting competitions.
Below is an image of a coastal tourist destination.
(a) one visible feature in the image that suggests this is a coastal tourist destination.
(b) one reason why coastal areas are popular with tourists.
(c) one environmental problem that can be caused by overtourism in coastal areas.
(d) two challenges that overtourism can create for local communities in coastal destinations.
The following triangular graph shows changes over time in the percentage of South Korean citizens, from three different age groups, who play football
(a) the age group with the highest percentage of football players in 2024.
(b) the trend in participation among children from 2004 to 2024.
(c) one possible reason why older adults in South Korea may have lower levels of football participation.
(d) two reasons for the increasing popularity of football among younger age groups in South Korea.
The infographic shows the Most Visited Cities in the World in 2024
Source: Euromonitor International (2024)
(a) the spatial distribution (in terms of world regions/hemispheres) of the ten most visited cities shown in the infographic.
(b) one reason why religious tourism may contribute significantly to the ranking of one of the cities listed.
(c) two possible physical and/or human geographic factors that might explain why Bangkok received the highest number of international visitors in 2024.
The photograph shows a crowded beach resort.
Source: Heart My Backpack
(a) two tourist-related activities or services shown in the photograph.
(b) one way tourism may benefit the local economy in this location.
(c) three possible negative impacts of tourism shown or implied by the photograph.
(d) the ways in which tourism can contribute to the development of low-income countries.
(d) the visitor numbers between the most visited city and the tenth most visited city, and one possible reason for this difference.
(e) does overtourism threaten the sustainability of coastal environments?
(e) the role that age structure and lifestyle trends play in shaping sports participation rates over time.
(e) Using examples, how urban environments manage the challenges associated with being a top global tourist destination.
(f) how global interactions and connectivity influence tourist flows to major cities.
(e) does income affect people’s ability to participate in leisure and tourism activities?
