AJC_H1_GEO_QP

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST 1. Write your name and class in the spaces provided below, and on all the work you hand in. 2. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. 3. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs. 4. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Section A Answer four questions. Section B Answer one question. Section C Answer one question. You are advised not to spend more than one hour 30 minutes on Section A. The Insert contains all the Figures and Table referred to in the questions. You should make reference to appropriate examples studied in the field or the classroom, even where such examples are not specifically requested by the question. Diagrams and sketch maps should be drawn whenever they serve to illustrate an answer. The world outline map may be annotated and handed in with relevant answers. You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers. At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. Name: PDG: Section A Section B Section C Total 1 2 3 Either 4 Either This question paper consists of 6 printed pages. [Turn Over] ANDERSON JUNIOR COLLEGE JC2 H1 Geography Preliminary Examination (2016) H1 GEOGRAPHY 8812 14 September 2016 3 hours Additional Materials: Writing Paper 1 Insert

2 AJC 2016 JC2 H1 Geography Preliminary Exam Section A Answer ALL questions in this section Lithospheric Processes, Hazards & Management 1 Fig. 1A shows the global distribution of shallow, intermediate, and deep -focus earthquakes. Fig. 1B shows the tectonic plate boundaries in the world. (a) With reference to Fig. 1A, describe the globa l distribution of earthquakes of varying foci. [4] (b) With reference to Fig. 1B, suggest reasons for the global distribution of earthquakes of varying foci around the world. [4] (c) Identify one other possible landform that can be found near ocean trenches such as the Tonga trench, and briefly explain its formation. [4] The Globalisation of the Global Economy 2 Table 1 shows various indicators of human development across geographical regions in the world in 2013. (a) Outline the variations in Human Development Index (HDI) values of geographical regions in the world as seen in Table 1. [3] (b) Describe and account for the relationship between the HDI value and Gross National Income per capita. [4] (c) Explain the role of supranational bodies in the development of countries with low HDI values. [5] Hydrologic Processes, Hazards & Management 3 EITHER Fig. 2 shows a hydrograph separation diagram, where a hydrograph is separated into its different components. (a) Define the t