CHANGING SPACES, MAKING
PLACES – MODEL ANSWERS –
SHORT AND 16 MARK
QUESTIONS
Manvir Dhillon
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
Short Questions
• OCR SAMS 2016- 4,1,4,6
These short answer
• OCR AS MAY 2017 – 4,1,4,6 questions are worth full marks
• OCR A2 MAY 2018
• OCR A2 MAY 2019
• OCR AS MAY 2020
• OCR A2 MAY 2020
16 Mark Essays
• How far do you agree that place identity at a local scale is shaped by natural
characteristics? [16]
• To what extent are patterns of social inequality the result of economic factors? (16)
• Taxation is the most effective way of tackling social and economic inequalities by the
governments. To what extent do you agree with the statement (16)
• In a named place you have studied assess the roles of key players in economic change
(16)
• Evaluate how successful rebranding processes have been in a specified location (16)
• Community groups are the most important players in the place-making process. To what
extent do you agree with the statement (16)
• To what extent have architects created a ‘meaningful and authentic place ‘through their
design that encourages a mixed community and 24-hour city (16)
• Assess the characteristics which have influenced the place identity and changes over
time of two contrasting places that you have studied (16)
• To what extent does the successful making of a place require the removal of past
characteristics? (16)
• Explain the socio-economic, demographic, cultural and environmental impacts on
people and place through economic change in Birmingham (16)
• With reference to examples, show how economic change has created opportunities and
inequalities for people and places. (16)
, OCR SAMS 2016
4 (a) Explain the types of evidence that could be used to show social inequality. [4]
Quantitative data on the amounts of pupils on pupil premium and free school meals can
show social inequality. If an area has a large proportion of their pupils on pupil premium then
that suggests that many families are deprived – allowing comparison between areas hence
showing social inequality.
Another piece of evidence could be No of people contracting certain diseases and waiting
times. If No. is high, then this implies poor access to healthcare which is a measure of social
inequality. Could compare health profiles to show social inequality.
(b) Fig. 4 shows an inner-city area in the UK.
(i) Using Fig. 4 state one piece of evidence that shows that this area needs
Rebranding. [1]
Graffiti – which shows anti-social behaviour which is a social factor of need to rebrand.
(ii) With reference to Fig.4, suggest two appropriate strategies for rebranding this
area. [4]
Rebranding of the area could be achieved through large derelict land transforming into a
supermarket chain which in turn removes the derelict land into transforming the space for
purposeful use.
Another rebranding strategy could be turning graffiti into art -similar to the Banksy effect in
Bristol. By turning graffiti into a mural then it increases tourism into the area, increasing
revenue leading to further redevelopment of the place.
(c) Using evidence from Fig. 5, suggest why government expenditure on education is
unequal. [6]
On FIG 5 gov. expenditure on education is higher is SE of England, particularly London at
4.7 billion. In contrast, 1.4 billion is spent on the NE for education so receives less money
from the gov. Differences in Money show inequalities in education.
London has the biggest expenditure as London is the capital so more young people in the
region. If there are more young people then more facilities need to present to accommodate
to the pupils – more buildings, schools, staff etc will be needed. This factors into education
expenditure so will be high. Another reason could be because funding per pupil is higher in
London as more pupils eligible for pupil premium.
On the other hand – NE receives the least expenditure because 50% of the region is a
national park, consequently, the population could have a low population density. All of this
means the NE could have a low population of youths and so less money is required for
facilities and resources.
, OCR AS exam May 2017
4 (a) Explain how two demographic characteristics might contribute to the identity of
a place at local scale. [4]
Age is a demographic characteristic that contributes to place identity at a local scale. This is
exemplified in Eastbourne where the average age is 71.1. In this area, due to its older
population, facilities such as bingo area or hospital are likely to be prominent in the area
whereas nightclubs and schools may be less prominent in the local area therefore the age of
the population have affected the built environment of the area. Hence age not only
contributes to the demographics, but also the built environment of the area – shaping the
local area identity.
Religion is another characteristic determining place identity because if a population is very
religious (such as 14% of Hackney’s population being Muslim) then this means more
mosques/religious buildings would have to be built therefore religion shapes the built
environment of the local area.
(b) Study Fig. 4a, the OS map extract of central and southeast Ashford. Ashford is an
historic market town in Kent which has experienced rapid urban growth and
economic change in the last 20 years.
(i) Using evidence from Fig. 4a, identify and locate one land use that shows evidence
of
recent urban growth. [1]
At 013424 there is the Ashford international stations. It increases businesses in the area.
Creating economic growth.
(ii) With reference to Fig. 4a suggest how two players have influenced recent
economic
change in Ashford. [4]
At 015414 there is an example of a private sector local player – a shopping outlet. By having
a shopping outlet it means more private investors can locate there are more businesses,
which means more job opportunities, increasing employment in Ashford so the shopping
centre has changed Ashford’s economy.
Using fig 4a there is a regional gov. as a player as on the OS map, there is a motorway and
big ring road (such as the M20). By placing this infrastructure it means more people from
other places may stop at the Ashford area and spend money at Ashford – helping
businesses flourish and so through implementations of roads then Ashford has improved its
economic activity.
(c) Using evidence from Fig. 4b and Fig. 4c, explain two differences in the informal
representations of Dunwich. [6]
In fig 4b, Dunwich is presented as a remote area as in the painting there seems to be a lack
of residential lots and public areas and only beaches and cliffs. However, in fig 4c the tourist
guide claims that Dulwich is a ‘’bustling’’ area with lots of things to ‘’see and do’’ such as
‘’birdwatching’’. As fig 4c is produced by a collection of people at the tourist board it means
with fig 4c is produced by a collection of people at the tourist board it means with fig 4c the
tourist guide has a personal objective to promote Dunwich to attract more visitors and
therefore it is biased and so I believe fig 4b is a more accurate informal representation of
Dunwich.
