AJC_H2_GEO_P1_QP

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST 1. Write your name and class in the spaces provided below, and on all the work you hand in. 2. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. 3. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs. 4. 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 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. Name: PDG: Section A Section B Section C Total Marks Please circle the no. of the attempted question for each section. 1 / 2 3 / 4 5 / 6 32 32 32 96 Percentage 100 This question paper consists of 1 cover sheet and 2 printed pages of questions. ANDERSON JUNIOR COLLEGE JC2 H2 Geography Preliminary Examinations (2018) H2 GEOGRAPHY 9751/01 Paper 1 Structured Essay Questions 27 August 2018 3 hrs Additional Materials: Writing Paper World outline map

2 AJC 2018 JC2 H2 Geography Preliminary Examinations – Paper 1 Section A – Tropical Environments Answer one question from this section. 1 (a) Explain how seasonal variations in wind direction affects tropical climates. [12] (b) To what extent do you agree that vari ations in rainfall only exist between climatic zones in the tropics? [20] 2 (a) Explain the variations in surface runoff generation within the tropics. [12] (b) “Man is solely to blame for flooding hazards in the world today.” To what extent do you agree? [20] Section B – Development, Economy and Environment Answer one question from this section. 3 (a) Explain the different perspectives on how development may be achieved for countries at various levels of development. [12] (b) Evaluate the usefulness of existing appr oaches in measuring development and its progress. [20] 4 (a) Discuss the impacts of extractive indus tries on countries at low levels of development. [12] (b) “The key to escaping the resource curse is the diversification of the economy.” Evaluate the validity of the given statement. [20]

3 AJC 2018 JC2 H2 Geography Preliminary Examinations – Paper 1 Section C – Sustainable Development Answer one question from this section. 5 (a) Explain the challenges in attaining sustainable development over space and time. [12] (b) “Climate change is the most significant challenge to achieving sustainable dev