TJC Prelim_H2_GEO_P1

JC2H2PE2017 PAPER 1 1 TEMASEK JUNIOR COLLEGE PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2017 G E O G R A P H Y 9751/01 Higher 2 P a p e r 1 3 HOURS Additional Materials: World Outline Map READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name and CG on all the work you hand in. Begin the answer to each question on a fresh sheet of paper. Write in dark blue or black pen. You may use a soft pencil for any diagrams, graphs or rough working. Do not use 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. 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. You should spend time according to marks allocated to questions. This document consists of 3 printed pages and 1 blank page

JC2H2PE2017 PAPER 1 2 SECTION A – Tropical Environments Answer one question from this section. All questions carry 32 marks. 1 (a) Explain the ways in which rainfall can be generated in tropical areas. [12] 1 (b) To what extent are tropical climates distinctive? [20] 2 (a) Explain how wind and water operate to remove weathered material in tropical environments. [12] 2 (b) ‘Landforms in the humid tropics are primarily the result of weathering and erosion whereas those in the arid tropics are usually the outcome of deposition.’ Assess the validity of this claim bas ed on the landforms that you have studied. [20] SECTION B – Development, Economy and Environment Answer one question from this section. All questions carry 32 marks. 3 (a) With reference to transnational corporations that you have studied, explain how intra-firm and inter-firm networks influence production circuits. [12] 3 (b) ‘The rise of global production networ ks has created more winners than losers.’ How far do you agree with this claim? [20] 4 (a) Explain the main causes of water scarcity in countries with low levels of development. [12] 4 (b) A World Bank spokesperson predicted in 1999 that: ‘While many of the wars of the 20th century were about oil, wars of the 21st century will be over water...’ With reference to examples, discuss t he extent to which conflicts over transboundary water supplies inevitably lead to wars. [20]

JC2H2PE2017 PAPER 1 3 SECTION C – Sustainable Development Answer one question from this section. All questions carry 3