NYJC Prelim H2 GEO 9751 P1

NANYANG JUNIOR COLLEGE Year 2 Preliminary Examination H2 GEOGRAPHY 9751/01 Paper 1 Structured Essay Questions 14 September 2018 3 hours Additional Materials: Answer Paper World outline map READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your Centre number, index number and name 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 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 are not specifically requested by the questions. 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. This document consists of 3 printed pages. [Turn over

2 Higher 2 Geography / 9751 / 01 Section A – Tropical Environments Answer one question in this section. 1 (a) Explain why tropical climates vary spatially. [12] 1 (b) To what extent can the successful management of the impacts of a flood result from the immediate response to such an event? [20] 2 (a) Explain the nature of flows and stores occurring in the humid and arid tropics. [12] 2 (b) Discuss the factors that contribute to the formation and development of meandering and braided channels. [20] Section B – Development, Economy and Environment Answer one question from this section. 3 (a) Explain ways by which Global Production Networks (GPNs) are able to remain competitive in rapidly industrialising countries. [12] 3 (b) “The only way for countries to achieve successful economic growth is to be part of a supranational body.” How far do you agree with this statement? [20] 4 (a) Explain the challenges faced by countries at varying levels of development in the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals 2000 – 2015. [12] 4 (b) Examine the relevance of the Limits to Growth theory in under standing population growth and resource utilisation. [20]

3 Higher 2 Geography / 9751 / 01 Section C – Sustainable Development Answer one question from this section. 5 (a) Explain the strategies adopted by countries with small land sizes in coping with climate change. [12] 5 (b) ‘The effects of climate change has economic and social implications.’ Discuss this statement with reference to countries at varying levels of development. [20] 6 (a) Explain the challenges faced by the el derly and one other so cial group living in countries at low levels of development. [12] 6 (b) Assess the extent to which strategies to meet the needs of t he elderly in urban areas have responded adequately to demographic and social change. [20]