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INNOVA JUNIOR COLLEGE JC2 PRELIMINARY 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 9751/01 27th August 2018 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 ar e 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 each section with a separate cover page and hand in. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. This document consists of 3 printed pages and 1 blank page. Innova Junior College [Turn over

2 9751/01/IJC/AUG18 Section A – Tropical Environments Answer one question from this section. 1 (a) With the aid of well-labelled diagrams, account for the variation in channel morphology in the tropics. [12] (b) "Discharge is the most important factor influencing channel patterns in the tropics." Discuss. [20] 2 (a) Using relevant diagrams, explain how wind erosion affects landforms in the hot and arid tropics. [12] (b) Assess the role played by climate in affecting the formation of landscapes in the humid tropics. [20] Section B – Development, Economy and Environment Answer one question from this section 3 (a) Account for the emergence of the New International Division of Labour (NIDL). [12] (b) “Besides being a prime cause of poor economic growth, poor governance breeds corruption, which cripples investment, wastes resources, and diminishes confidence.” (Ahmed Zewail) To what extent do you agree that a country’s development is largely in the hands of the state? [20] 4 (a) Explain the impact of privatisation of water resources in lower income countries. [12] (b) “As I travel around the world, people think the only place where there is potential conflict over water is the Middle East, but they are completely wrong. We have the problem all over the world.” (Kofi Anan). To what extent do you agree that water conflicts are not only experienced by many countries but are becoming more difficult to solve. [20]

3 9751/01/IJC/AUG18 Section C – Sustainable Development Answer one question from this section