AJC_H1 Geog Prelim

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST 1. Write your name and class in the spaces provided below. Detach this page and attach it to your answer script. 2. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. 3. You may use a soft pencil for any diagrams, graphs or rough working. 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. INFORMATION TO CANDIDATES You are advised not to spend more than one hour 30 minutes on Section A All figures referred to in the questions are contained in the Insert. 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. Sketch maps and diagrams 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. Question Attempted Marks Section A: Name: ___________________________ 1 /12 2 /12 3 __________ /12 PDG: ___________________________ 4 __________ /14 Section B: Qn: /25 Section C: Qn: /25 Total Marks /100 This question paper consists of 5 printed pages [Turn Over GEOGRAPHY Higher 1 Paper 1 8812/ 01 ANDERSON JUNIOR COLLEGE JC2 H1 Geography Preliminary Examination 2008 Wednesday 10 September 2008 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm 3 hours Additional Materials: Paper 1 Insert World Outline Map

2 Section A Answer four questions from 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 Fig. 1 is a map showing tectonic features in western USA. (a) With reference to Fig.1, i. name the plate boundary shown at X ii. name the plate boundary shown at Y iii. name a volcano found in the area indicated on the map. [3] (b) Define what is meant by a fault. [1] (c) Suggest reasons for the distribution of earthquakes shown in Fig. 1. [4] (d) Describe the methods of prediction used in the management of the earthquake hazard. [4] The Globalisation of Economic Activity 2 Fig. 2 shows the stages in the emergence of a newly industrialising economy. (a) State two characteristics of a newly industrialising economy (NIE). [2] (b) Describe the trend in the growth rate shown in Fig. 2. [2] (c) Explain what is meant by ‘import substitution industries’. [2] (d) How can the globalisation of economic activity