PJC_H2_GEO_P1_QP

Candidate Name: CT Group / Index no.: PIONEER JUNIOR COLLEGE JC 2 Preliminary Examination 2016 GEOGRAPHY 9730/01 HIGHER 2 Wednesday 14th September 2016 3 hrs INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your name, CT Group and index number in the spaces provided on the cover sheet and submit it together with your answer scripts. Section A Answer ALL questions Section B Answer TWO questions  The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.  Sketch-maps and diagrams should be drawn wherever they serve to illustrate an answer.  You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers. At the end of the examination, attach the cover sheet to your answer script and fasten all your work securely together.

_______________________________________________________________________ This question paper consists of 5 printed pages. 2 Section A: Data Response Questions Answer all the questions in this section Questions 1, carries 14 marks, while Question 2, 3 and 4 carry 12 marks each. You should allocate your time accordingly. Lithospheric Processes, Hazards and Management 1 Fig. 1 shows the epicentre of the Chile Earthquake in February 2010, with a magnitude of 8.8. Fig. 2 shows the plate boundary of the Chile Earthquake. Fig. 3 shows the intensity of shaking and damage in the different cities of Chile Earthquake 2010. (a) (i) Name the plate boundary and the tectonic plates of Chile Earthquake 2010. [2] (ii) With reference to Fig. 2, explain the occurrence of earthquake in Chile at this plate boundary. [4] (b) Describe and explain the distribution of the intensity of shaking and damage of the Chile Earthquake as shown in Fig. 3. [4] (c) Explain two possible reasons that could have affected the hazard vulnerability of the Chile Earthquake. [4] Atmospheric Processes, Hazards and Management 2 Fig. 4 shows an illustration outlining the inputs and outputs of CO 2. Fig. 5 shows the CO 2 level and the world population from 1960-2015. (a) Briefly describe what Fig. 4 is trying to depict regarding CO2 on earth. [3] (b) (i) Describe the relationship between the level of CO2 and the world population as shown in Fig. 5. [3] (ii) Explain the relationship between the level of CO 2 and the world population as described in part b (i). [4] (c) With reference to Fig. 4, explain a strategy that human can adopt to reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere. [2]

_______________________________________________________________________ This question paper consists of 5 printed pages. 3 Hydrologic Processes, Hazards and Management 3 Fig. 6 shows the map of Columbia River that cuts across the political border between Canada and USA. Fig. 7 shows the annual hydrograph for the Co