TJC Prelim_H2_GEO_P1_QP

JC2H2PE2018 PAPER 1 1 TEMASEK JUNIOR COLLEGE PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2018 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 Centre number, index number, 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

JC2H2PE2018 PAPER 1 2 SECTION A – Tropical Environments Answer one question from this section. All questions carry 32 marks. 1 (a) Explain how changes in the pathways and water stores in a drainage basin affect discharge in a river channel. [12] 1 (b) To what extent is an understanding of channel morphology important in explaining the processes that occur in river channels? [20] 2 (a) With the aid of the rock cycle, explai n the formation and characteristics of a named igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rock respectively. [12] 2 (b) Discuss the view that karst landforms in the humid tropics are the result of present day processes. [20] SECTION B – Development, Economy and Environment Answer one question from this section. All questions carry 32 marks. 3 (a) Explain how the Multidim ensional Poverty Index has helped in measuring and monitoring development across countries in the developing world. [12] 3 (b) Assess the usefulness of the depende ncy theory in understanding development across the world. [20] 4 (a) Explain the characteristics of extractive industries and their development in resource-rich countries. [12] 4 (b) “Extractive industries are a curse fo r resource-rich countries and their environment.” How far do you agree with the statement? [20]

JC2H2PE2018 PAPER 1 3 SECTION C – Sustainable Development Answer one question from this section. All questions carry 32 marks. 5 (a) Explain how Rio Earth Summit and Rio+2 0 have contributed to the pursuit of sustainable developmen