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1 markPlate Tectonics and Rock Formation

CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2 · Question 2(a)(ii)

Based on Figure 2 showing the Caribbean and adjacent plate boundaries.

Name the type of plate boundary indicated by the sawtooth symbol shown along the western coast.

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  1. 2(a)(i)Identify the type of mountains located at A.[1 mark]
  2. 2(a)(iii)Name the plates labelled X and B.[2 marks]
  3. 2(b)(i)Describe the main features of dendritic and radial drainage patterns and state where each type develops.[4 marks]
  4. 2(b)(ii)Describe the coastal process of longshore drift.[4 marks]
  5. 2(c)(i)Explain how the shape of a volcano is influenced by the type of lava ejected.[4 marks]
  6. 2(c)(ii)Account for the occurrence of earthquakes along transform plate boundaries.[4 marks]
  7. 2(c)(iii)Explain how explosive volcanoes are formed.[4 marks]

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