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2017 Promotional Examination II Pre-University 2 GEOGRAPHY (HIGHER 2) 9751/01 Paper 1 Structured Essay Questions 20 September 2017 3 Hours Additional Materials: Answer Booklet/Paper 1 Insert INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your name, admission number and class on all 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, graphs, or rough working. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Answer three questions. You should make reference to appropriate examples studied in the field or 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. 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. ___________________________________________________________________ This document consists of 2 printed pages. [Turn over Name: ______________________ Admission No: Class:

2 Answer three questions. Section A – Tropical Environments 1 (a) Explain the similarities and differences in climatic characteristics between tropical monsoon (Am) climate and tropical desert (BWh) climate. [12] (b) ‘Strategies to manage tropical deforestation have been successful’. How far do you agree with the statement? [20] 2 (a) Explain the similarities and differences of weathering and erosional processes that occur in the humid and arid tropics. [12] (b) Assess the extent to which climate is essential in the development of karst landscapes in the humid tropics. [20] Section B – Sustainable Development 3 (a) Explain how sustainable urban development can be measured in cities. [12] (b) Evaluate the success of urban re-imaging strategies in cities. [20] 4 (a) Explain the concept of sustainable development at different levels of development [12] (b) ‘The strategies used to cater to the needs of the different social groups in cities are ineffective.’ Discuss. [20] - End of Paper -