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The following graph shows the relationship between the number of leisure facilities and catchment areas across several major cities.
State the city with the smallest catchment area (km) from the graph.
Identify, from the graph, the city with the lowest catchment-area-per-leisure-facility ratio (km per facility).
Using the graph, outline one reason why a city with a smaller catchment area might still have a high number of leisure facilities.
Using the graph, explain two factors that influence the number of leisure facilities in urban areas.
Evaluate the relative importance of factors impacting the distribution of leisure facilities in at least one urban area.
The following table shows 5 cities with the highest number of international arrivals in 2024:
| City | Country | International Arrivals (millions) | Growth from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecca | Saudi Arabia | 19.3 | +20% |
| Bangkok | Thailand | 32.4 | +37% |
| London | United Kingdom | 21.7 | +7% |
| Hong Kong | China (SAR) | 20.5 | +19% |
| Istanbul | Turkey | 23.0 | +14% |
State the number of international arrivals (in millions) to Mecca in 2024.
Identify the country with the highest number of international arrivals.
Outline two reasons why some international arrivals are not tourists.
Describe two strategies used to manage environmental damage caused by tourism using one named example.
Examine the perspective that the economic benefits of tourism in one named country outweigh its social and environmental consequences.
The table shows the top 10 performers in the world by total medal count in the Olympics
Source: International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Calculate the range in total medal count among the top ten countries shown in the table.
Identify one way that national success in international sports can contribute to increased national pride or unity.
Identify one way that national success in international sports can contribute to greater investment in sports infrastructure and training.
Describe two geographical or economic factors that could explain why some countries perform at the top of the medal table.
To what extent does success in global sporting events reflect a country’s level of development?
Discuss 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.
Identify one visible feature in the image that suggests this is a coastal tourist destination.
State one reason why coastal areas are popular with tourists.
Outline one environmental problem that can be caused by overtourism in coastal areas.
Explain two challenges that overtourism can create for local communities in coastal destinations.
To what extent does overtourism threaten the sustainability of coastal environments?
The infographic shows the Most Visited Cities in the World in 2024
Source: Euromonitor International (2024)
Describe the spatial distribution (in terms of world regions/hemispheres) of the ten most visited cities shown in the infographic.
Outline one reason why religious tourism may contribute significantly to the ranking of one of the cities listed.
Suggest two possible physical and/or human geographic factors that might explain why Bangkok received the highest number of international visitors in 2024.
Contrast the visitor numbers between the most visited city and the tenth most visited city, and suggest one possible reason for this difference.
Using examples, examine how urban environments manage the challenges associated with being a top global tourist destination.
Discuss how global interactions and connectivity influence tourist flows to major cities.