IJC_H2_GEO P1

INNOVA JUNIOR COLLEGE JC2 MID YEAR EXAMINATIONS in preparation for General Certificate of Education Advanced Level Higher 2 GEOGRAPHY Paper 1 Structured Essay Questions Additional Materials: Answer Paper World outline map (upon request) 9751/01 24 th August 2017 3 hours READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name 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 a 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 the 3 sections separately. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. MAXIMUM MARK : 96 This document consists of 3 printed pages and 1 blank page. Innova Junior College [Turn over

2 9751/01/IJC/AUG17 Section A – Tropical Environments Answer one question from this section. 1 (a) Explain the occurrence of tropical cyclones in the tropics. [12] (b) Evaluate the effectiveness of hard- and soft-engineering strategies in the management of floods. [20] 2 (a) Explain the weathering processes in countries with high rainfall. [12] (b) To what extent is climate the most important factor in the formation of karst landscapes in the humid tropics? [20] Section B – Development, Economy and Environment Answer one question from this section 3 (a) Explain how economic growth will change the structure of the economy in high income countries. [12] (b) “I don’t think anyone sets out to malign poor people but certainly that’s what we do through organisations such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund”. – Bob Geldof Critically evaluate the role of the state given the rise of Global Financial Institutions (GFIs). [20] 4 (a) Explain the factors influencing the appraisal of resources in different countries. [12] (b) How far is international water agreements the most effective strategy to manage transboundary sources of water supply. Justify your argument with relevant examples. [20]

3 9751/01/IJC/AUG17 Section C – Sustainable Development Answer one question from this section 5 (a) Explain the effects of global warming on people living in countries of different socio- economic status. [12] (b) Evaluate the extent to which anthropo