CAPE Geography Unit 2 · 2021 · Paper 2

24 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)7 marksExplain the distribution of the two types of natural vegetation shown on the map extract.
2. 1(b)(i)2 marksState the six-figure grid references of your start point and end point.
3. 1(b)(ii)1 markCalculate the difference in elevation, in metres, between your start point and end point.
4. 1(b)(iii)3 marksDescribe the method which could be used to carry out the investigation.
5. 1(b)(iv)2 marksState two characteristics of the vegetation that would be measured along the line transect.
6. 1(c)15 marksWrite a report commenting on one merit and one demerit of each of the three sites, identify the best site for the location of the hotel, and provide a justification for the choice of site.
7. 1(d)(i)9 marksExplain three factors which could account for the disparity in economic development between the two locations.
8. 1(d)(ii)6 marksOutline three measures which could be utilized to reduce the disparity in economic development between Port Antonio (7446) and the Maidstone district (7145).
9. 2(a)4 marksConstruct a weather station model in the space provided and insert each of the given elements: Cloud cover = seven oktas; Current weather = rain; Temperature = 26 °C; Pressure = 996 mb.
10. 2(b)(i)2 marksIdentify the two processes that account for raindrop formation.
11. 2(b)(ii)6 marksFor each process identified in (b)(i), state where in the cloud it occurs and the conditions required in the atmosphere for that process to occur.
12. 2(c)12 marksExplain how each of the following methods controls soil erosion, indicating whether each method is a mechanical or an agronomic method: Terracing, Agroforestry, Gabion basket.
13. 2(d)6 marksExplain two ways in which the trees in coniferous forests have adapted to the temperate climate.
14. 3(a)4 marksDistinguish between the terms 'outsourcing' and 'offshoring'.
15. 3(b)4 marksUsing the information in Table 1 and Figure 1, calculate the locational rent for Farm X and Farm Y, where LR = P - (CP + TC/km).
16. 3(c)6 marksDiscuss two reasons for the changes depicted in the primary and tertiary sectors of the economy in Figure 2.
17. 3(d)4 marksDescribe the relationship between 'functional (industrial) linkages' and 'agglomeration economies'.
18. 3(e)12 marksWrite an essay discussing ways in which manufacturing industries could contribute to pollution of the environment in lesser developed countries (LDCs). Include three points for each type of pollution discussed.
19. 4(a)(i)1 markName the model illustrated in Figure 3.
20. 4(a)(ii)1 markName the specific effect that is illustrated in the model in Figure 3.
21. 4(a)(iii)2 marksDescribe how the process shown in Figure 3 may reduce disparities.
22. 4(b)(i)4 marksDescribe humanitarian aid, giving one example.
23. 4(b)(ii)4 marksDescribe development aid, giving one example.
24. 4(c)18 marksDiscuss three ways in which each of the following could limit the ability of small island developing states (SIDS) to develop their economies: (i) Environmental vulnerability, (ii) Isolation.