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2 marksMap Reading and Topographic Analysis

CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2 · Question 1(a)

Based on the map extract of Nevis (scale 1:25 000) provided as an insert.

State the six-figure grid reference of the well near Fort Charles on the west coast, south of Charlestown.

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  1. 1(b)(i)Complete the statement: 'On this map, 1 cm represents ____ metres'.[1 mark]
  2. 1(b)(ii)Determine the length of the main road from the junction near Hamilton's Estate in St Paul, Charlestown, to the junction near Morning Star Estate (to the…[2 marks]
  3. 1(c)(i)State the grid bearing from the junction near Morning Star Estate to the junction near Hamilton Estate.[2 marks]
  4. 1(c)(ii)State the compass direction of Charlestown from Hamilton Estate.[1 mark]
  5. 1(d)(i)On the grid, insert a beach and the airport.[2 marks]
  6. 1(d)(ii)On the grid, place the letter S on the area with the steepest slope.[1 mark]
  7. 1(d)(iii)On the grid, place the letter P on a peak.[1 mark]
  8. 1(d)(iv)On the grid, place the letter F on a large area of gently sloping land below 50 feet above sea level.[1 mark]
  9. 1(d)(v)State the scale as a representative fraction in the space provided on Figure 1.[1 mark]
  10. 1(e)Describe four characteristics of the land use pattern.[8 marks]
  11. 1(f)Using only evidence from the map, provide three reasons to explain the distribution of the areas of cultivation and plantation.[6 marks]

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