ACJC_GEOGRAPHY_2008 H1 Prelim.Question Paper

1 ANGLO-CHINESE JUNIOR COLLEGE JC 2 Preliminary Examinations 2008 GEOGRAPHY 8812/01 Higher 1 Time: 3 hours 12 August 2008 (Tuesday) READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your Centre number, index number and name on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. 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 one question in this section. Section C Answer one question in this section. Insert 1 contains all the Figures referred to in the question paper. 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. The number of the marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. On the cover sheet provided, include: • Your name and index no. • The question numbers of the question you hav e attempted in the boxes provided, and place the cover sheet as the top page over your answers. • At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together as one bundle. This document consists of 6 printed pages, including this cover page. Insert 1 consists of 7 printed pages. Department of Geography Anglo-Chinese Junior College 25 Dover Close East Singapore 139745 [Turn Over © ACJC 2008 H1/8812/01

2 Section A Answer all the questions in this section. Question 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 Figure 1 shows a section of the Ea rth and two plate boundaries – divergent and convergent plate boundaries. (a) Briefly explain how the oceanic trench and the Andes Mountains are formed. [4] (b) Identify and explain two evidence that can be found at divergent plate boundaries and two evidence found at conv ergent plate boundaries, and show how these evidence can be used to support the Theory of Plate Tectonics. [8] The Globalisation of Economic Activity 2 Figure 2 shows South Korea’s changing employment structure from 1950 to 1990. (a) Describe the changing employment structure as shown in Figure 2. [3] (b) Suggest two factors that gave South Korea a comparative advantage over Developed Countries (DCs) in attracting manufacturing industries during the 1960s. [4] (c) Discuss the usefulness of Figure 2 in measuring the level of development of South Korea. [5] © ACJC 2008 H1/8812/01

3 3 Answer EITHER the question on Hydrologic Processes, Hazards and Management OR the question o