CSEC Geography · May/June 2005 · Paper 2

93 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)2 marksState the six-figure grid reference of the Negril Lighthouse.
2. 1(b)2 marksState the length of the sand beach at Long Bay.
3. 1(c)2 marksDetermine the grid bearing of the runway of the Negril Airstrip near Bloody Bay.
4. 1(d)1 markState the direction of Grange Hill from Savanna-la-mar.
5. 1(e)2 marksIdentify TWO crops cultivated along or near the A-Class road between Savanna-la-mar and Grange Hill.
6. 1(f)4 marksOn Figure 1 on the insert, label FOUR of the five arrows showing items along the cross section profile across Negril Hill.
7. 1(g)4 marksDescribe, with examples, the distribution and types of settlement in the area bounded by Northings 73 to 80 and Eastings 20 to 34.
8. 1(h)3 marksIdentify THREE landforms or landform features along the C-Class road between Eastings 12 and 13 from Northing 82 to Northing 87.
9. 1(i)8 marksSuggest FOUR reasons for the distribution of cultivated and natural vegetation shown on the map extract, referring to examples.
10. 2(a)(i)1 markName the plate labelled A.
11. 2(a)(ii)1 markName the plate labelled B.
12. 2(a)(iii)1 markState the type of plate boundary formed where the Pacific and Nazca plates meet.
13. 2(b)(i)1 markDefine the term 'crustal plate'.
14. 2(b)(ii)3 marksDraw a diagram of a normal fault, label the fault plane, and describe how this fault is formed.
15. 2(b)(iii)2 marksState TWO benefits of volcanic activity to humans.
16. 2(b)(iv)1 markName and give the location of ONE active volcano in the Caribbean.
17. 2(c)(i)3 marksExplain how new crust is formed at constructive plate margins.
18. 2(c)(ii)4 marksExplain how the characteristics of lava lead to differences in the shapes of volcanic cones.
19. 2(c)(iii)4 marksExplain TWO ways in which rift valleys may be formed.
20. 2(c)(iv)3 marksExplain why the study of plate tectonics is important.
21. 3(a)(i)1 markIdentify where friction is at its GREATEST.
22. 3(a)(ii)1 markState which section of the river has the GREATEST energy.
23. 3(a)(iii)1 markName the feature that may develop at point A.
24. 3(b)(i)a)2 marksDraw a diagram to show a radial drainage pattern and state where it may develop.
25. 3(b)(i)b)2 marksDraw a diagram to show a dendritic drainage pattern and state where it may develop.
26. 3(b)(i)c)2 marksDraw a diagram to show a trellis drainage pattern and state where it may develop.
27. 3(b)(ii)1 markState ONE condition necessary for deltas to form.
28. 3(c)(i)6 marksExplain why deforestation and urbanization may lead to flooding.
29. 3(c)(ii)4 marksExplain TWO ways in which farming practices can lead to the destruction of coral reefs.
30. 3(c)(iii)4 marksExplain how coral reefs are important to beaches.
31. 4(a)(i)1 markState the MOST significant weather feature affecting the Eastern Caribbean.
32. 4(a)(ii)1 markIdentify the atmospheric pressure at point X.
33. 4(a)(iii)1 markDetermine how many named weather systems had developed that year up to and including Butch.
34. 4(b)(i)a)1 markName the instrument used for measuring wind speed.
35. 4(b)(i)b)1 markName the instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure.
36. 4(b)(i)c)1 markName the instrument used for measuring relative humidity.
37. 4(b)(ii)2 marksDefine what is meant by 'relative humidity'.
38. 4(b)(iii)2 marksExplain where and how a rain gauge should be placed for accurate recording of rainfall.
39. 4(c)(i)3 marksUsing an annotated diagram ONLY, explain how sea breezes develop.
40. 4(c)(ii)5 marksWith appropriate examples, explain how relief helps to account for differences in rainfall experienced in the Caribbean.
41. 4(d)6 marksExplain why temperatures in the Caribbean differ from those experienced in the Canadian Prairies.
42. 5(a)(i)1 markOutline and name ONE area where tropical rainforest may be found.
43. 5(a)(ii)1 markOutline and name ONE area where tropical grassland may be found.
44. 5(a)(iii)1 markOutline and name ONE area where temperate coniferous forest may be found.
45. 5(b)(i)3 marksName the soil type typically found in equatorial forest regions and identify any TWO characteristics of this soil.
46. 5(b)(ii)a)2 marksState TWO characteristics of temperature.
47. 5(b)(ii)b)2 marksState TWO characteristics of rainfall.
48. 5(c)(i)2 marksExplain why there is generally sparse vegetation on the forest floor in equatorial forests.
49. 5(c)(ii)6 marksSelect THREE characteristics of coniferous forest vegetation and explain how EACH helps trees adapt to their environment.
50. 5(c)(iii)3 marksExplain the presence of trees in tropical grasslands.
51. 5(c)(iv)3 marksExplain how deforestation can lead to the rapid loss of soil fertility in equatorial areas.
52. 6(a)3 marksDraw a profile showing any THREE characteristics of a rendzina soil.
53. 6(b)(i)3 marksState THREE characteristics of rainfall in Tropical Marine Climates.
54. 6(b)(ii)4 marksDescribe the amount, types, and distribution of precipitation associated with Cool Temperate Interior Climates.
55. 6(c)(i)2 marksGive TWO reasons why mangrove trees are able to survive in their environment.
56. 6(c)(ii)4 marksExplain how any TWO farming practices (other than vegetation clearance) can lead to soil erosion.
57. 6(c)(iii)4 marksGive TWO reasons why conserving mangrove vegetation is important.
58. 6(c)(iv)4 marksExplain the role that precipitation plays in the development of soils.
59. 7(a)(i)1 markIdentify the year between 1991 and 1999 in which the MAXIMUM expenditure for food imports occurred.
60. 7(a)(ii)1 markEstimate the maximum expenditure for food imports identified in (a)(i).
61. 7(a)(iii)1 markIdentify the year in which the difference between food import and food export expenditure was LOWEST.
62. 7(b)(i)1 markIdentify ONE Caribbean area where EITHER beef cattle rearing OR dairy farming is important.
63. 7(b)(ii)6 marksDescribe THREE problems encountered by farmers in EITHER beef cattle rearing OR dairy farming.
64. 7(c)(i)2 marksDistinguish between 'primary industry' and 'secondary industry'.
65. 7(c)(ii)6 marksGive THREE reasons why some Caribbean countries are keen to protect their forest resources.
66. 7(c)(iii)6 marksCompare fishing in the Caribbean with fishing in British Columbia (Canada) under: a) Fishing methods, b) Conservation methods, and c) Marketing.
67. 8(a)(i)1 markState which product increased by 800 tonnes between 1984 and 1989.
68. 8(a)(ii)1 markIdentify which product had the HIGHEST production in 1989.
69. 8(a)(iii)1 markState the production level of tyres and tubes in 1989.
70. 8(b)(i)3 marksOn the sketch map of North-Eastern USA provided in Figure 7 on the insert, insert the names of the THREE industrial centres indicated by dots.
71. 8(b)(ii)4 marksDraw a sketch map of a named Caribbean territory, showing a major industrial area and ONE other feature to indicate its location.
72. 8(c)(i)4 marksExplain the difference between an 'import-substitution industry' and an 'enclave industry'.
73. 8(c)(ii)4 marksFor EITHER an enclave OR an import-substitution industry studied in the Caribbean, explain TWO factors contributing to its location and development.
74. 8(c)(iii)6 marksGive THREE reasons why EITHER the North-Eastern USA OR the Lower Ganges Valley has grown into an important industrial area.
75. 9(a)(i)1 markState how many visitors travelled to Jamaica from the USA during that year.
76. 9(a)(ii)1 markName ONE of the main destinations of visitors from the USA.
77. 9(a)(iii)1 markName the MAIN source of visitors to the Eastern Caribbean.
78. 9(b)(i)3 marksList THREE ways in which seasonality affects the Caribbean tourism industry.
79. 9(b)(ii)4 marksDescribe TWO ways in which tourism affects the environment.
80. 9(c)(i)4 marksExplain the difference between 'secondary industry' and 'tertiary industry'.
81. 9(c)(ii)a)4 marksAccessibility.
82. 9(c)(ii)b)4 marksGovernment Policy.
83. 9(c)(iii)2 marksDefine the term 'ecotourism'.
84. 10(a)(i)1 markState the population of San Fernando.
85. 10(a)(ii)1 markIdentify the HIGHEST population density category shown.
86. 10(a)(iii)1 markDetermine how many times larger the population of Arima is compared to Point Fortin.
87. 10(b)(i)a)2 marksList TWO traditional exports from the Caribbean.
88. 10(b)(i)b)1 markFor ONE export identified, name ONE major trading partner.
89. 10(b)(ii)4 marksDescribe TWO ways in which CARICOM aims to promote regional trade.
90. 10(c)(i)2 marksDefine what is meant by the term 'urbanization'.
91. 10(c)(ii)4 marksDescribe TWO factors influencing the site selection for the capital city of a named Caribbean country.
92. 10(d)(i)4 marksLocation.
93. 10(d)(ii)4 marksFunctions.