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4 marksMap Reading and Topographic Analysis

CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2 · Question 1(c)

Calculate the average gradient of the road from the junction at Walkerswood (400 metres high) to the crossroads at Moneague (310 metres high), showing all working.

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  1. 1(a)State the six-figure grid reference of the church located in Walkerswood in the northeast of the area.[2 marks]
  2. 1(b)Determine the bearing of the crossroads (Class A and Class C roads) at Moneague from the junction at Walkerswood.[2 marks]
  3. 1(d)(i)On Figure 1 (provided insert), insert the HIGHEST point in the area.[1 mark]
  4. 1(d)(ii)On Figure 1, insert and label with the letter D one depression located east of Easting 32.[1 mark]
  5. 1(d)(iii)On Figure 1, draw the course of the river at Friendship Pen and indicate its direction of flow.[2 marks]
  6. 1(d)(iv)On Figure 1, shade all land over 600 metres.[2 marks]
  7. 1(e)List two types of economic activity found in the Claremont and Golden Grove areas on the map.[2 marks]
  8. 1(f)State two features of the drainage in the area covered by the map extract.[2 marks]
  9. 1(g)(i)Describe briefly, with reference to the entire map extract, two characteristics of the distribution of settlements.[2 marks]
  10. 1(g)(ii)Describe briefly, with reference to the entire map extract, two characteristics of the form or type of settlements.[2 marks]
  11. 1(h)(i)Using examples from the map extract, explain one relationship between relief of the land and farming.[2 marks]
  12. 1(h)(ii)Using examples from the map extract, explain one relationship between relief of the land and natural vegetation.[2 marks]
  13. 1(h)(iii)Using examples from the map extract, explain one relationship between relief of the land and roads.[2 marks]

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