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3 marksNatural Events, Hazards and Disasters

CAPE Geography Unit 1 · 2014 · Paper 2 · Question 1(d)(i)

A low area south of Charlestown between grid references 328946 and 333946 is proposed for housing development.

Identify three possible hazards that could be experienced in this area.

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  1. 1(a)(i)Describe the population distribution across the entire map extract.[9 marks]
  2. 1(a)(ii)Outline three reasons for the population distribution described in (a)(i).[6 marks]
  3. 1(b)Draw a sketch map of the indicated area showing: - the coastline - the full course of Camp River and its tributaries - the stream order on each tributary of…[9 marks]
  4. 1(c)Describe the drainage patterns visible across the entire map extract.[6 marks]
  5. 1(d)(ii)Describe two effects of one of the hazards identified in (d)(i).[4 marks]
  6. 1(d)(iii)Suggest four strategies for hazard preparedness and mitigation plans for the proposed housing development area.[8 marks]

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