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11 marksCoastal Processes and Landforms

CAPE Geography Unit 1 · 2012 · Paper 2 · Question 1(b)(i)

Using the provided grid (Figure 1), draw a well-labelled sketch map of Basseterre, St Christopher, and compare THREE main characteristics of the southern and eastern coastlines of the map extract.

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  1. 1(a)(i)Describe the form and functions of the city of Basseterre.[6 marks]
  2. 1(a)(ii)Describe THREE ways in which relief has influenced the distribution and pattern of the villages shown on the map extract.[9 marks]
  3. 1(b)(ii)Suggest TWO factors which may explain the coastline characteristics compared in (b)(i).[4 marks]
  4. 1(c)(i)Describe the effect of the tsunami on Gleebruk Village.[5 marks]
  5. 1(c)(ii)Define the term 'tsunami'.[2 marks]
  6. 1(c)(iii)Suggest TWO possible causes of tsunamis.[2 marks]
  7. 1(d)(i)Name and locate ONE area where a tsunami would pose a hazard.[2 marks]
  8. 1(d)(ii)Outline TWO different strategies that could mitigate the effects of the occurrence of a tsunami in the identified area.[4 marks]

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