CAPE Geography Unit 2 · 2008 · Paper 2

25 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)12 marksDescribe the distribution of natural vegetation on the map extract.
2. 1(a)(ii)3 marksSuggest ONE reason for the abrupt change in land use, from cultivation to the growing of trees.
3. 1(b)6 marksSuggest TWO reasons why only a few basic services are provided for the communities shown on the map extract.
4. 1(c)9 marksDiscuss THREE reasons why land areas such as those found to the west of eastings 36 are suitable for the growth of sugar cane.
5. 1(d)(i)6 marksDiscuss TWO opportunities that the land area in the map extract presents to development.
6. 1(d)(ii)9 marksDiscuss THREE constraints that the land area in the map extract presents to development.
7. 2(a)(i)2 marksUsing the information in Figure 1, determine the amount of water vapour present in the atmosphere at -10 °C and at 20 °C.
8. 2(a)(ii)1 markState the relationship between the amount of water vapour in the atmosphere and the air temperature of the atmosphere.
9. 2(b)13 marksDiscuss the weather conditions associated with air stability and air instability.
10. 2(c)14 marksDescribe the changes in weather conditions during the passage of a mid-latitude depression.
11. 3(a)4 marksDistinguish between 'soil texture' and 'soil structure'.
12. 3(b)(i)6 marksclimate
13. 3(b)(ii)6 marksliving organisms.
14. 3(c)14 marksDiscuss how soil conservation techniques may be improved by ANY TWO of the following: (i) Agroforestry, (ii) Crop rotation, (iii) Dry farming.
15. 4(a)(i)5 marksExplain the term 'factory farming'.
16. 4(a)(ii)15 marksDiscuss THREE effects of factory farming on the environment in more developed countries (MDCs).
17. 4(b)10 marks"Changes in the market have had far reaching effects on Caribbean agriculture." Discuss the preceding statement with reference to EITHER sugar cane OR bananas.
18. 5(a)10 marksWith reference to the information presented in Figure 2, discuss the changing relationship in employment among the four sectors shown.
19. 5(b)20 marksDiscuss FOUR causes of changes that have occurred in a named major industrial region.
20. 6(a)9 marksDiscuss THREE reasons why regions are demarcated.
21. 6(b)21 marksDiscuss THREE reasons why production for export during the colonial period had such a major effect on spatial development in the Caribbean.
22. 7(a)(i)6 markssmallness of size
23. 7(a)(ii)6 marksnatural hazards
24. 7(a)(iii)6 marksproximity to the USA.
25. 7(b)12 marksDescribe THREE problems that hinder the development of trade among CARICOM countries.