CAPE Geography Unit 1 · 2014 · Paper 2

40 questions and parts from this paper. Open one to see it in full, then practise it on Quelpr and get it marked against the mark scheme.

1. 1(a)(i)9 marksDescribe the population distribution across the entire map extract.
2. 1(a)(ii)6 marksOutline three reasons for the population distribution described in (a)(i).
3. 1(b)9 marksDraw a sketch map of the indicated area showing: - the coastline - the full course of Camp River and its tributaries - the stream order on each tributary of Camp River - identify the highest stream order of the river…
4. 1(c)6 marksDescribe the drainage patterns visible across the entire map extract.
5. 1(d)(i)3 marksIdentify three possible hazards that could be experienced in this area.
6. 1(d)(ii)4 marksDescribe two effects of one of the hazards identified in (d)(i).
7. 1(d)(iii)8 marksSuggest four strategies for hazard preparedness and mitigation plans for the proposed housing development area.
8. 2(a)6 marksIdentify the stage of the DTM to which each of the six countries in Table 1 belongs.
9. 2(b)6 marksUsing appropriate examples, distinguish between non-renewable resources and renewable resources.
10. 2(c)9 marksAssess the usefulness of the Demographic Transition Model as it relates to population change in less developed countries (LDCs).
11. 2(d)9 marksIn response to the statement "Although population numbers have always been high in Country X, the country has still been able to turn its economy around", explain which model of population growth in relation to…
12. 3(a)(i)3 marksCalculate, showing all steps, the percentage of the population in the economically active age group.
13. 3(a)(ii)3 marksCalculate, showing all steps, the percentage of the population in the youthful age group.
14. 3(b)9 marksDescribe two ways in which the land use patterns in most cities in LDCs do not conform to Burgess' Concentric Model.
15. 3(c)15 marksIn response to the report that more adult diapers than baby diapers are sold in Japan, write an essay analysing three factors that may account for this situation.
16. 4(a)(i)1 markIdentify one month in which there is a negative water balance.
17. 4(a)(ii)1 markState one month in which recharge occurs.
18. 4(a)(iii)2 marksOutline what happens to the water budget during the period January to May.
19. 4(b)(i)4 marksOutline two ways in which a fall in sea level would affect rivers in their longitudinal profile.
20. 4(b)(ii)4 marksOutline two ways in which a fall in sea level would affect rivers in their cross-sectional profile.
21. 4(c)12 marksFor three of climate, size and shape of the basin, geology of the basin, and human land use, explain two ways in which each affects the volume of river discharge.
22. 4(d)(i)3 marksExplain one way in which coastal cliffs are changed by wave action.
23. 4(d)(ii)3 marksExplain one way in which coastal cliffs are changed by weathering.
24. 5(a)(i)2 marksName two features that are formed on resistant rocks.
25. 5(a)(ii)2 marksState the names of two of the less resistant rocks shown.
26. 5(b)12 marksDiscuss how rising and falling sea levels shape the formation of coastal features, referring to the formation of two features of submergent coastlines and two features of emergent coastlines.
27. 5(c)(i)2 marksDescribe limestone pavements as a surface feature found in limestone regions.
28. 5(c)(ii)2 marksDescribe gorges as a surface feature found in limestone regions.
29. 5(c)(iii)2 marksDescribe resurgent streams as a surface feature found in limestone regions.
30. 5(d)8 marksExplain fully why swallow holes develop in limestone regions.
31. 6(a)(i)2 marksIdentify the type of seismic waves labelled X and Y respectively.
32. 6(a)(ii)1 markUsing the information shown in Figure 5 only, suggest which of the two waves would arrive at the recording station first.
33. 6(a)(iii)1 markGive a reason for your choice in (a)(ii).
34. 6(b)6 marksDescribe the processes responsible for the formation of oceanic crust.
35. 6(c)8 marksExplain why some tectonic plates subduct and others do not.
36. 6(d)12 marksWrite an essay to support the statement: "Fold mountains may be considered a valuable resource."
37. 7(a)4 marksDescribe the cycle of waste generated as a result of distribution and consumption of manufactured products as illustrated in Figure 6.
38. 7(b)8 marksWith reference to the statement "Global sea level rise is projected to increase the flooding of low-lying areas", describe two causes of global sea level rise.
39. 7(c)12 marksWith reference to the five stages outlined in Figure 7, assess the measures taken before and after the occurrence of an earthquake, flood or volcanic eruption in a named country.
40. 7(d)6 marksSuggest three possible reasons why the critical period of need is between 48 hours and 72 hours after a severe earthquake event.