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15 marksFluvial Processes and Landforms

CAPE Geography Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2 · Question 1(a)

Questions based on the map extract of Pointe Michel, Dominica (1:25 000) and flooding photographs (Figure 1).

With the aid of a sketch map, describe the location of Berekua (7284).

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  1. 1(b)(i)Describe the drainage of the area shown on the map extract.[10 marks]
  2. 1(b)(ii)Explain how the drainage pattern is influenced by the relief.[5 marks]
  3. 1(c)(i)Identify THREE different types of physical damage seen in Photographs 1, 2 and 3 in Figure 1.[3 marks]
  4. 1(c)(ii)By referring to Photograph 3, describe THREE steps that can be taken in a drainage basin management project to reduce the severity of this type of hazard.[6 marks]
  5. 1(c)(iii)Outline THREE other types of disruption and environmental risks that the areas in Figure 1 would have suffered.[6 marks]

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