CAPE Geography Unit 2 · 2006 · Paper 2

29 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 vegetation pattern shown on the map extract.
2. 1(a)(ii)6 marksUsing map evidence, suggest three reasons for the described vegetation pattern.
3. 1(b)15 marksCompare the types of economic activities found north of northing 64 with those south of northing 64.
4. 1(c)(i)2 marksState the null hypothesis for analysing the relationship between HDI and infant mortality.
5. 1(c)(ii)5 marksCreate a table to calculate the Spearman's rank correlation coefficient.
6. 1(c)(iii)2 marksWrite the formula for the Spearman's rank correlation coefficient.
7. 1(c)(iv)3 marksCalculate the Spearman's rank correlation coefficient for the indices in Table 1.
8. 1(c)(v)3 marksIdentify two limitations of using this statistical test in analysing data.
9. 2(a)(i)7 marksInsert and name three weather systems which influence weather conditions in the region.
10. 2(a)(ii)8 marksDescribe the weather conditions associated with the weather system originating from North America.
11. 2(b)(i)3 marksDefine the term 'micro-climate'.
12. 2(b)(ii)12 marksExplain how the micro-climates of rural and urban areas differ, including four differences.
13. 3(a)(i)6 marksDraw a well-labelled diagram of a soil profile likely to develop under a coniferous forest ecosystem.
14. 3(a)(ii)2 marksDefine the term 'soil horizon'.
15. 3(b)(i)3 marksClimate.
16. 3(b)(ii)3 marksRock type.
17. 3(b)(iii)3 marksMan.
18. 3(c)(i)4 marksIdentify four risk factors that encourage soil erosion.
19. 3(c)(ii)9 marksDescribe three methods used to reduce the impact of soil erosion on the environment.
20. 430 marksExamine the effects of 'traditional agriculture' and 'non-traditional agriculture' on the physical environment of Caribbean countries.
21. 5(a)5 marksDraw a well-labelled sketch map showing the location of tourism development, indicating locations that are unsuitable for this development.
22. 5(b)(i)10 marksExplain how any five factors have influenced the location of the tourist industry.
23. 5(b)(ii)10 marksExplain how any five factors have influenced the nature of the tourist industry.
24. 5(c)5 marksDescribe one conflict that arises because of the development of tourism.
25. 6(a)15 marksDiscuss the impacts of emigration on the development of Caribbean countries, including at least two positive and two negative impacts.
26. 6(b)(i)7 marksWithin Caribbean countries.
27. 6(b)(ii)8 marksAmong Caribbean countries.
28. 7(a)15 marksDiscuss three reasons for regional disparities in wealth across the Caribbean region.
29. 7(b)15 marksUsing specific examples, describe the approach to regional development of concentrating resources in growth poles to regenerate an area.