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9 marksNatural Events, Hazards and Disasters

CAPE Geography Unit 1 · 2015 · Paper 2 · Question 1(a)(iv)

Based on the map extract of Kingston, Jamaica (scale 1:50 000).

Using appropriate map evidence, suggest how THREE natural and/or technological hazards are LIKELY to affect the area covered by the map extract.

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  1. 1(a)(i)aDescribe the distribution of TWO types of settlement patterns evident on the map extract.[6 marks]
  2. 1(a)(i)bExplain how the TWO types of settlement patterns described in (a)(i)a are influenced by relief.[6 marks]
  3. 1(a)(i)cExamine the settlement of Bull Bay and outline ONE factor that has influenced its location.[3 marks]
  4. 1(a)(ii)On the grid in Figure 1, draw a labelled sketch map to show the coastline as well as the main relief and drainage features of the area bounded by Eastings 75…[9 marks]
  5. 1(a)(iii)aSuggest an explanation for the formation of ONE coastal landform in the area covered by the map extract.[3 marks]
  6. 1(a)(iii)bSuggest an explanation for the formation of ONE feature of the channel of the Yallahs River.[3 marks]
  7. 1(b)Using map evidence ONLY from Figure 2, suggest THREE reasons why Castries is a larger settlement than Soufriere.[6 marks]

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