ACJC Prelim_H2_GEO_P1_QP

© ACJC. H2/9751/01/Prelims/2017 1 ANGLO-CHINESE JUNIOR COLLEGE JC 2 Preliminary Examinations 2017 ______________________________________________________________________________ GEOGRAPHY 9751/01 Higher 2 Paper 1 Structured Essay Questions Time: 3 hours 15 August 2017 (Tuesday) READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your Centre number, index number and name on all the work you hand in. Start every question on a fresh piece of writing paper 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. 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. 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 have attempted in the boxes provided, and place the cover sheet as the top page over your answers to Section A. Start each question on a fresh piece of paper. At the end of the examination, fasten your answers to each question separately; with the cover page fastened as the top page for Section A. Submit your answers to each section separately; with three bundles submitted. This Question Paper consists of 3 printed pages, including this cover page. Department of Geography Anglo-Chinese Junior College 25 Dover Close East Singapore 139745 [Turn Over

© ACJC. H2/9751/01/Prelims/2017 2 Section A – Tropical Environments Answer one question from this section. 1 (a) Explain how and why weathering processes in the humid tropics differ from those in the arid tropics. [12] (b) Assess the role of weathering, wind and water action in the formation of karst and arid landforms in the tropics. [20] 2 (a) Explain the drivers of deforestation in countries at low levels of development in the tropics. [12] (b) ‘Mitigation of the problem of deforestation is best addressed