NJC Prelim_H2_GEO_P1_QP

National Junior College SH2 Preliminary Examinations 2017 GEOGRAPHY Paper 1 Structured Essay Questions Higher 2 9751/01 3 Hours 24 August 2017 READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your index number and name on the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. Answer three questions. One from each section. 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. 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. At the end of the examination, fasten all your answer scripts securely together. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. This document consists of 3 printed pages.

2 Section A – Tropical Environments Answer one question from this section. 1 (a) Describe and explain the processes of weathering that are dominant in the humid tropics. [12] (b) Evaluate the relative importance of the factors that affect the formation of karst landscapes in the humid tropics. [20] 2 (a) Explain how geology can influence the hydrological processes in a drainage basin. [12] (b) With reference to examples, discuss the extent to which water is responsible for the occurrence of mass movements on slopes. [20] Section B – Development, Economy and Environment Answer one question from this section. 3 (a) Explain how resources can be appraised in countries at low levels of development. [12] (b) Consider the extent to which the extractive ind ustry can bring about more harm than good to the environment. [20] 4 (a) Describe and explain the global production network (GPN) of a transnational corporation (TNC) which you have studied. [12] (b) Assess the impacts that the activities of TNCs have on economies in which they operate. [20]

3 Section C – Sustainable Development Answer one question from this section. 5 (a) Explain the causes of climate change since the last ice age. [12] (b) “Global warming is more of a blessing than a curse.” Discuss. [20] 6 (a) Explain why urban traffic congestion occurs in countries at low levels of development. [12] (b) To what extent have strategies to ease traffic congestion in cities been effective? [20]