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This paper consists of 2 printed pages including the cover page Page 2 SECTION A – Tropical Environments Answer one question from this section. 1 (a) Explain the effect of the El Ni no Southern Oscillation (ENSO) on atmospheric circulation in the tropics. [12] (b) To what extent is local heating the main factor influencing rainfall in the tropics? [20] 2 (a) Explain the processes of erosion in the tropics. [12] (b) Evaluate the strategies that have been used to manage deforestation in the tropics. [20] SECTION B – Development, Economy and Environment Answer one question from this section. 3 (a) Explain the relationship between population and resources, with reference to the various theories. [12] (b) ‘Transboundary water conflicts are ma inly due to the perception that water is a common property.’ Discuss. [20] 4 (a) Explain the considerations when assigning ownership of water resources in countries with different levels of development. [12] (b) Assess the role of non-state actors in their ability to alleviate the negative impacts of transnational corporations (TNCs). [20]

This paper consists of 3 printed pages including the cover page Page 3 SECTION C – Sustainable Development Answer one question from this section. 5 (a) Explain the evidence for climate change since the last ice age. [12] (b) “International cooperation is the only way to solve climate change”. Discuss. [20] 6 (a) Explain why the strategies to mitigat e the effects of pluvial floods may be more limited in certain cities. [12] (b) ‘Some countries have built their economic success on the exploitation of migrant workers without fairly addressing their needs.’ Discuss. [20]