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Pearson Edexcel GCSE Geography A (1GA0) · Spec 7 and 7B

Fieldwork: change in an urban area

Read the notes, then try the questions. Each one is marked the moment you press Check, and shows the right answer and why.

Key ideas

  • Urban enquiries use primary methods (such as counts, surveys and environmental quality scores) and secondary data (such as the Census).
  • The Census is the official count of people and households, published by area. In England and Wales it is held every ten years.
  • The Index of Multiple Deprivation ranks neighbourhoods. A neighbourhood in decile 1 is among the most deprived 10%.
  • A conclusion states a pattern and explains it, with evidence.
  • When a question says 'use evidence from Figure 3', quote the figure.

Key terms

Census
The official count of people and households, held every ten years.
Decile
One of ten equal groups. Decile 1 is the most deprived tenth.
Quantitative
Data in the form of numbers.
Qualitative
Data in the form of descriptions or opinions.
Environmental quality survey
A scored judgement of how pleasant a place is.

Common mistakes

  • Calling any secondary data 'Census data'. Census data is the official population count.
  • Saying environmental scores are 'subjective' and stopping. Explain how scorers may differ.
  • Using your own opinion when asked for evidence from a figure. Quote the data.

Exam tip

A conclusion is more than a description of what you counted. State the pattern, then give a reason for it using your data.

Free practice questions

6 questions, 10 marks. Answer, then press Check. The marking guide explains how the marks are worked out. Nothing is saved.

  1. Question 1 · Multiple choice[1 mark]

    Which statement describes Census data used in an urban investigation?

  2. Question 2 · Choose more than one[2 marks]

    Region: population density (people per km², Census 2021) North East: 308 North West: 526 Yorkshire and The Humber: 356 East Midlands: 312 West Midlands: 458 East of England: 331 London: 5598 South East: 486 South West: 239 Wales: 150 Which TWO statements are supported by the data?

    Choose 2.

  3. Question 3 · Multiple choice[1 mark]

    How often is a Census held in England and Wales?

  4. Question 4 · Choose more than one[2 marks]

    The Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 has seven domains, each with a weight: Income 22.5%, Employment 22.5%, Education, Skills and Training 13.5%, Health and Disability 13.5%, Crime 9.3%, Barriers to Housing and Services 9.3%, Living Environment 9.3%. Which TWO domains carry the largest weight?

    Choose 2.

  5. Question 5 · Multiple choice[1 mark]

    In the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, what does a neighbourhood in decile 1 show?

  6. Question 6 · True or false[3 marks]

    Decide whether each statement about conclusions and evaluation is true or false.

    1. A conclusion should return to the original aim.

    2. Saying "repeat the survey on another day" is a full improvement.

    3. One survey on one day can show change over time.