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CSEC Geography · May/June 2016 · Paper 2 · Question 9(a)(i)

Based on Table 5 summarizing the effects of Hurricane Allen on selected Caribbean countries in 1980.

State the total number of persons who died as a result of the hurricane.

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  1. 9(a)(ii)Identify the country that suffered the GREATEST damage.[1 mark]
  2. 9(a)(iii)Determine the TOTAL cost of damage in the countries listed.[1 mark]
  3. 9(a)(iv)Determine the TOTAL cost of damage in the Windward Islands listed.[1 mark]
  4. 9(b)(i)Define the term 'natural hazard'.[2 marks]
  5. 9(b)(ii)Describe THREE ways in which any ONE of earthquake, volcano, or hurricane impacts life and property.[6 marks]
  6. 9(c)(i)Explain THREE causes of deforestation in the Caribbean.[6 marks]
  7. 9(c)(ii)Giving specific Caribbean examples, explain TWO consequences of deforestation.[6 marks]

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