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5 marksSettlement Processes

CAPE Geography Unit 1 · 2016 · Paper 2 · Question 1(a)(iii)

Based on the map extract of May Pen, Jamaica (1:50 000).

Describe the location of the built-up area of Old Harbour Bay (3939).

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  1. 1(a)(i)With reference to specific examples, describe TWO types of settlement patterns shown on the map extract.[4 marks]
  2. 1(a)(ii)Explain how the distribution of settlements is influenced by relief and drainage.[6 marks]
  3. 1(b)(i)Identify the drainage pattern of Shutes Gully (3041).[1 mark]
  4. 1(b)(ii)On the provided grid in Figure 1 insert, draw in Shutes Gully and its tributaries.[4 marks]
  5. 1(b)(iii)On the river drawn in Figure 1, label the order of EACH tributary.[3 marks]
  6. 1(b)(iv)Calculate the bifurcation ratio of the Shutes Gully tributaries.[4 marks]
  7. 1(c)Describe ONE piece of map evidence that suggests that limestone is a major rock type in the area covered by the map extract.[3 marks]
  8. 1(d)(i)Identify a site on the map extract that could experience the effects of a tsunami.[1 mark]
  9. 1(d)(ii)Identify a separate site on the map extract that could experience flooding.[1 mark]
  10. 1(d)(iii)Identify a separate site on the map extract that could experience a chemical spill.[1 mark]
  11. 1(e)For EACH site selected in (d), outline the reason for your choice.[6 marks]
  12. 1(f)For EACH hazard in (d), describe ONE strategy that could be implemented to mitigate its effects.[6 marks]

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