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1 markPlate Tectonics and Rock Formation

CSEC Geography · May/June 2010 · Paper 2 · Question 2(a)(ii)

Referring to Figures 1 and 2 showing the global distribution of tectonic plates and active volcanoes.

How many active volcanoes are in South America?

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  1. 2(a)(i)Name the continent with no active volcanoes.[1 mark]
  2. 2(a)(iii)State ONE difference between the distribution of volcanoes in North America and Africa.[1 mark]
  3. 2(a)(iv)How is the distribution of volcanoes related to plate boundaries?[1 mark]
  4. 2(b)(i)With the aid of a diagram, describe the MAIN features of the trellis drainage pattern.[4 marks]
  5. 2(b)(ii)Describe TWO ways in which rivers transport their load.[4 marks]
  6. 2(c)(i)Explain how volcanoes are formed at convergent plate boundaries.[6 marks]
  7. 2(c)(ii)a)Account for the formation of fold mountains at collision zones. Include examples in your answer.[3 marks]
  8. 2(c)(ii)b)Account for the formation of fold mountains at subduction zones. Include examples in your answer.[3 marks]

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