2013_JJC_H2_Geography_P1 QP

Jurong Junior College Preliminary Examinations 9730/01 1 GEOGRAPHY Paper 1 Thursday 29 August 2013 3 hours Name: ______________________________ Class: ________ INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write in dark blue or black pen. You may use a soft pencil for any diagrams, graphs or rough working. Do not use paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Section A Answer all questions. Section B Answer two questions. Diagrams and sketch maps should be drawn whenever they serve to illustrate an answer. 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. Please attach your answers to the cover page provided. This document consists of 5 printed pages. JURONG JUNIOR COLLEGE JC2 GEOGRAPHY PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS 2013 Higher 2 9730/01

Jurong Junior College Preliminary Examinations 9730/01 2 Section A Answer all the questions in this section. Questions 1, 2 and 3 carry 12 marks and Question 4 carries 14 marks. You should allocate your time accordingly. Lithospheric Processes, Hazards and Management 1 Photograph A shows a limestone cavern in Stanton, Missouri, USA. Figure 1 shows an illustration of joints within limestone bedrock. (a) Identify the features labelled ‘A’ and ‘B’ in Photograph A. [2] (b) With reference to Figure 1, explain the role of joints in the formation of a limestone cave system. [4] (c) Other than the role of joints, explain other pre-requisite conditions required for the formation of karst features in tropical regions. [6] Atmospheric Processes, Hazards and Management 2 Figure 2 shows a sketch diagram of the urban heat island profile in Singapore (a) With reference to Figure 2, describe the midnight temperature changes of the Singapore from the CBD to the outlying areas. [4] (b) With reference to your answer in (a), account for the differences in temperatures from the CBD and the outlying areas. [4] (c) Describe and explain the conditions in which are most conducive for the development of the urban heat island effect in cities around the world. [4]

Jurong Junior College Preliminary Examinations 9730/01 3 Hydrologic Processes, Hazards and Management 3 Photograph B shows a river in an upstream area. (a) Identify the features labelled ‘X’ and ‘Y’ in Photograph B. [2] (b) Describe and explain the main channel processes operating in the river. [4] (c) Describe how you would conduct fieldwork to measure infiltration rates and outline the difficulties you might encounter. [6] Atmospheric Processes, Hazards and Management & Lithospheric Processes, Hazards and Management 4 Figure