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1 markMap Reading and Topographic Analysis

CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2 · Question 1(a)

Based on a 1:25 000 map extract of Basseterre, St Christopher (St Kitts).

State the six-figure grid reference for trigonometrical station K48 at the end of East Pier on the coast in Basseterre.

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  1. 1(b)Measure the length of the railway from its coastal end near Factory Pier (square 2411) to where it crosses the main road (square 2313), to the nearest 100…[2 marks]
  2. 1(c)(i)On the provided grid in Figure 1, insert the coast line.[1 mark]
  3. 1(c)(ii)On the provided grid in Figure 1, insert Half Moon pond.[1 mark]
  4. 1(c)(iii)On the provided grid in Figure 1, insert the 100' contour lines.[1 mark]
  5. 1(c)(iv)On the provided grid in Figure 1, insert the areas of sugar cane cultivation.[2 marks]
  6. 1(d)Name the type of feature found off the coast between Barkers Point and Half Moon Point.[1 mark]
  7. 1(e)Calculate the average gradient along the College Gut (square 2213) between the 250' and 200' contours, showing working (Hint: 100 yds = 300 ft).[3 marks]
  8. 1(f)Measure the bearing from trigonometrical station K2 to station K1 at Golden Rock Airport.[2 marks]
  9. 1(g)Describe briefly the distribution of sugar cane and forests across the map extract area.[4 marks]
  10. 1(h)Describe two landforms found along the south coast between Eastings 19 and 25.[4 marks]
  11. 1(i)Account for the distribution of tracks and footpaths using map evidence only.[3 marks]
  12. 1(j)Using evidence from the map, state the physical features that account for the growth of the settlement at Basseterre.[3 marks]

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