HCI Prelim_H2_GEO_P2_QP

HWA CHONG INSTITUTION JC2 Preliminary Examinations Higher 2 CANDIDATE NAME CT GROUP CENTRE NUMBER INDEX NUMBER GEOGRAPHY Paper 2 Human Geography Additional Materials: Answer Paper 1 Insert World outline map 9730/02 3 September 2015 3 hours READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name and CT class clearly on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. You may use a soft pencil for any diagrams, graphs or rough working. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Section A Answer all questions. Section B Answer two questions, each from a different topic. The insert contains all the Figures referred to in the question paper. Diagrams and sketch maps should be drawn whenever they serve to illustrat e 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 test, fasten all your work securely together. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. This document consists of 4 printed pages and 1 Insert.

2 Hwa Chong Institution 2015 9730 / 02 / JC2 Prelim 2015 [Turn over Section A Answer all the questions in this section. Questions 1, 2 and 3 carry 12 marks each and Question 4 carries 14 marks. You should allocate your time accordingly. The Globalisation of Economic Activity 1 Fig. 1 shows the layout of Zhongguancun Science Park in northwest Beijing, or Z-Park. (a) Outline two key characteristics of Z-Park. [2] (b) Explain why spatial proximity is important to economic processes. [4] (c) What role does the state play in the development of such cluster? [6] Population Issues and Challenges 2 Fig. 2 provides an outline map of selected states in India, and date on the states’ total fertility rates in 2012. (a) Define the term total fertility rate. [1] (b) Describe and suggest reasons for the distribution of fertility rate shown in Fig. 2. [4] (c) Discuss the key challenges faced by LDC governments in balancing population growth and resource allocation. [7] Urban Issues and Challenges 3 Fig. 3A shows the distribution of slums in Greater Mumbai (India) in 2008 and Fig. 3B shows some features of the urban structure of Greater Mumbai. (a) Describe the distribution of slums in Greater Mumbai shown in Fig. 3A. [3] (b) Outline two disadvantages of the urban poor compared with other city dwellers. [4] (c) Using Fig. 3B, explain the location of the upper income residential areas and the indus