CAPE Geography Unit 2 · 2005 · Paper 2

28 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)15 marksDescribe the distribution of natural vegetation on the map extract between eastings 00 and 16 and northings 34 and 55.
2. 1(b)(i)5 marksIdentify FIVE types of agricultural activity on the map extract.
3. 1(b)(ii)3 marksAccount for the location of ONE of the agricultural activities identified in (b)(i).
4. 1(b)(iii)7 marksIdentify possible sources of water pollution along the Morant River and its tributary, the Negro River.
5. 1(c)(i)a)2 marksFor the distribution presented in Table 1, calculate the range.
6. 1(c)(i)b)2 marksFor the distribution presented in Table 1, calculate the median.
7. 1(c)(i)c)2 marksFor the distribution presented in Table 1, calculate the mean.
8. 1(c)(i)d)4 marksFor the distribution presented in Table 1, calculate the interquartile range.
9. 1(c)(ii)5 marksWhat is the advantage of using the interquartile range rather than the range to describe the distribution in (c)(i)?
10. 2(a)(i)5 marksWith the aid of diagrams, explain how the horizontal movement of air in the atmosphere is affected by pressure gradient.
11. 2(a)(ii)5 marksWith the aid of diagrams, explain how the horizontal movement of air in the atmosphere is affected by Coriolis force.
12. 2(a)(iii)5 marksWith the aid of diagrams, explain how the horizontal movement of air in the atmosphere is affected by friction.
13. 2(b)(i)3 marksOutline the meaning of 'air mass'.
14. 2(b)(ii)3 marksIdentify THREE different types of air masses.
15. 2(b)(iii)9 marksExplain how air masses influence surface weather conditions, including at least THREE ways in your response.
16. 3(a)(i)6 marksOn the world map provided, shade and name THREE regions of temperate grasslands.
17. 3(a)(ii)3 marksList THREE characteristics of the climate that is associated with temperate grasslands.
18. 3(b)(i)12 marksDescribe SIX characteristics of the vegetation of the tropical savanna.
19. 3(b)(ii)9 marksWith reference to specific examples, explain THREE ways in which man has impacted on the vegetation of tropical savannas.
20. 430 marksExamine the effects of traditional and non-traditional forms of agriculture on the physical environment of Caribbean countries. In your response include a description of EACH form.
21. 5(a)5 marksDraw a well-labelled sketch map showing the location of tourism development.
22. 5(b)20 marksExamine the factors that have influenced the location and nature of the tourist industry.
23. 5(c)5 marksDescribe ONE conflict that arises because of the development of tourism.
24. 6(a)21 marksExplain why port cities in the Caribbean have NOT lost their importance despite the development strategies adopted in the post colonial period.
25. 6(b)9 marksGive THREE reasons why inequity in regional development is an undesirable development strategy.
26. 7(a)9 marksWith reference to a specific country, explain THREE results of inadequate access to water in rural areas.
27. 7(b)(i)6 marksDistinguish between 'gross national product (GNP)' and 'gross domestic product (GDP)'.
28. 7(b)(ii)15 marksExamine FOUR weaknesses in the use of GNP as a measure of development.