PJC_H2_GEO_P1

PIONEER JUNIOR COLLEGE Preliminary Examination Higher 2 GEOGRAPHY 9751/01 Paper 1 Essay 11 September 2017 3 hours Additional Materials: Answer Paper World outline map READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your Name, Class and Index Number 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 no use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. Answer three questions. One from each section. The Insert contains all the Resources referred to the questions. 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. Diagram 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 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.

2    Section A – Tropical Environments Answer one question from this section. 1 (a) Explain the climatic characteristics of tropical desert (BWh) climates. [12] (b) To what extent does climate affect the formation of aeolian landforms in the arid tropics? [20] 2 (a) Explain the effects of tropical deforestation in countries at lower levels of development. [12] (b) Discuss the strategies to manage tropical deforestation. [20] Section B – Development, Economy and Environment Answer one question from this section. 3 (a) Explain the factors influencing resource appraisal in resource-rich countries. [12] (b) ‘Resources should be a blessing, not a curse. They can be, but it will not happen on its own. And it will not happen easily.’ (The Guardian, 2012) To what extent do you agree with this statement with respect to resource rich countries? [20] 4 (a) Explain the impact of privatisation of water resources in lower income countries. [12] (b) ‘Water conservation is the key to managing water scarcity.’ To what extent do you agree with this view? [20] Section C – Sustainable Development Answer one question from this section. 5 (a) Explain the effects of climate change on sustainable development of countries at lower levels of development. [12] (b) ‘Utilizing alternative energy sources is the most promising measure to combat against climate change.’ To what extent do you agree with this statement? [20] 6 (a) Explain the difficulties of measuring urban liveability. [12] (b) With reference to one social group in cities, evaluate the strategies that have been undertaken to imp