EJC Prelim_H2_GEO_P1

© EJC 2018 9751/01 [Turn Over EUNOIA JUNIOR COLLEGE JC2 Preliminary Examination 2018 General Certificate of Education Advanced Level Higher 2 GEOGRAPHY Paper 1 Structured Essay Questions 9751/01 13 September 2018 3 hours Additional Materials: Answer Paper World Outline Map READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, civics group and question number on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. Write your answer to each question on a fresh sheet of paper. Do not use paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. You should make reference to appropriate examples studied in the field or the classroom, even when such examples are not specifically requested by the question. Diagrams and sketch maps should be drawn whenever they serve to illustrate your answer. 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 and 1 blank page.

© EJC 2018 9751/01 2 Section A – Tropical Environments Answer one question from this section. 1 (a) (b) Explain the factors influencing rainfall distribution in the humid tropics. ‘The interplay of climate and geology explains the variation in the karst landscapes in the humid tropics.’ Discuss this statement with support from relevant diagram(s). [12] [20] 2 (a) (b) Explain the variations in the drainage basin water balance within the tropics. ‘Channel patterns constantly evolve as a result of different physical conditions’. Discuss this statement with support from relevant diagram(s). [12] [20] Section B – Development, Economy and Environment Answer one question from this section. 3 (a) (b) Explain how the core-periphery model and dependency theory help in understanding development in low income countries. ‘The state is no longer important with the presence of other actors in the global economy’. To what extent do you agree with this statement? [12] [20] 4 (a) (b) Explain how Thomas Malthus and Ester Boserup view the relationship between population and resources. Assess the success of strategies used to manage transboundary sources of water supply and associated conflicts. [12] [20]

3 © EJC 2018 9751/01 Section C – Sustainable Development Answer one question from this section. 5 (a) (b) Explain how ecological footprint and urban metabolism are important in the understanding of sustainable urban development in cities with high resource use. To what extent is it difficult but necessary to measure sustainable urban development? [12] [20] 6 (a) (b) Explain