SAJC Prelim H2 GEO P1 Ques
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Text from the first pages© SAJC 2017 9751/01/17 PRELIMS ST ANDREW’S JUNIOR COLLEGE J2 Prelims Higher 2 GEOGRAPHY Paper 1 Structured Essay Questions Additional Materials: Answer Paper World outline map 9751/01 11 September 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 an HP pencil for any diagrams or graphs. Do not use paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Begin each question on a fresh page. 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 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 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]
2 © SAJC 2017 9751/01/17 PRELIMS Section A – Tropical Environments Answer one question from this section. 1 (a) Explain the role of wind action in the formation of arid landscapes. [12] (b) To what extent does climate determine the rate and type of weathering in the Tropics? [20] 2 (a) With the help of one or more diagrams, explain the various transportation processes that may take place within a river channel. [12] (b) ‘Channel patterns are the results of a river trying to establish equilibrium.’ Evaluate the validity of this view. [20] Section B – Development, Economy and Environment Answer one question from this section. 3 (a) Explain the emergence of the New International Division of Labour (NIDL). [12] (b) To what extent is the state the most influential actor in the development of a country? Support your answer with reference to countries at different levels of development. [20] 4 (a) With the help of examples, explain why the appraisal of resources varies over space and across time. [12] (b) How far do you agree that the Malthusian perspective on population‐resource relationship is no longer applicable today? [20] Section C – Sustainable Development Answer one question from this section. 5 (a) Explain the role of human activities in contemporary climate change. [12] (b) Evaluate the extent to which countries at low levels of development are able to respond to the impacts of climate change with success. [20] 6 (a) Explain how the production and management of waste will impact a city’s attainment of sustainable urban development. [12] (b) ‘Although there exist strategies to manage non‐hazardous solid waste in cities, these strategies bring along other problems.’ With reference to high income countries, discuss this statement. [20]
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