2013_AJC_H2_Geog_P1

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST 1. Write your name and class in the spaces provided below. 2. Write in dark blue or black pen. 3. You may use a soft pencil for any diagrams, grap hs or rough working. 4. If you use more than one sheet of paper, fasten the sheets securely. 5. Hand in Section A (Data Response Questions) and Section B (Structured Essay Questions) separately. 6. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, g lue or correction fluid. Section A Answer all questions. Section B Answer two questions, each from a different topic. Please wri te the respective question number in the spaces provided. INFORMATION TO CANDIDATES 1. The Insert contains all the Figures and Photogra phs referred to in the questions. 2. Diagrams and sketch maps should be drawn wheneve r they serve to illustrate an answer. 3. The world outline map may be annotated and hande d in with relevant answers. 4. You are reminded of the need for good English an d 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. Question Attempted Marks Section A: 1 /12 2 /12 3 /12 4 /14 Section B: Name: ___________________________ ___________________ /25 ___________________ /25 PDG: ___________________________ Percentage 100 This question paper consists of 3 printed pages. [Turn Over H2 GEOGRAPHY 9730 /0 1 Paper 1 Physical Geography Wednesday 18 September 2013 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm 3 hours Additional Materials: 1 Insert World outline map ANDERSON JUNIOR COLLEGE JC2 H2 Geography Preliminary Examination (2013)

2 AJC 2013 JC2 H2 Geography Prelim – PAPER 1 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 Processe s, Hazards and Management 1 Fig. 1A shows the volcanic explosivity index (VEI). Fig. 1B shows volcanic hazards associated with a volcanic eruption. (a) With reference to Fig. 1A, briefly describe the rel ationship among the VEI, volume of pyroclastics ejected and frequency of volcanic eruptions. [3] (b) Briefly describe and explain two volcanic hazards shown in Fig. 1B. [4] (c) Suggest why some volcanic eruptions have a greater impact on human life and property than others. [5] Atmospheric Processes, Hazards and Management 2 Fig. 2 shows the development of Cyclone Nargis betw een April 27 and May 4, 2008, based on data from the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite. (a) With reference to Fig. 2, descr