Senior Secondary Exploring Geography
Supplementary Exercises Set 1
Map reading
Multiple-choice questions
Questions 1 to 10 refer to the map extract (scale: 1 : 5,000) of Hong Kong on pp. 12 and 13 of
HKCEE 2008 Geography Paper II.
1
2
3
4
5
Which of the following facilities can be found in grid square 4332?
1
Electricity substation
2
Library
3
Sports ground
4
School
A
1, 2 and 3 only
C
1, 3 and 4 only
B
1, 2 and 4 only
D
2, 3 and 4 only
The actual distance between the spot heights 24.1 (429327) and 7.8 (420333) is
A
430 m.
B
480 m.
C
530 m.
D
580 m.
What can be found at 198° from the the sports ground (445329)?
A
Bus terminus
B
Tsz Tong
C
Public toilet
D
Power substation
The area of the podium of Wu Kai Sha Station in grid square 4232 is approximately
A
20,000 m2.
B
25,000 m2.
C
30,000 m2.
D
35,000 m2.
The average gradient of the footpath from its starting point (449325) in Nai Chung to its
junction (446316) with another footpath on the slope is approximately
A
1 in 3.
B
1 in 5.
C
1 in 7.
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Senior Secondary Exploring Geography
Supplementary Exercises Set 1
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Map reading
Multiple-choice questions
1 in 9.
What is the major land use to the south of Sai Sha Road in grid squares 4332, 4432 and 4532?
A
Residential land use
B
Industrial land use
C
Institutional land use
D
Recreational land use
7
The photo above shows a construction site at 424321 in 2008. Which of the following are the
location advantages of the buildings shown in the photo?
1
Shopping malls are found nearby.
2
They have a nice sea view.
3
There is adequate green space.
4
They are close to the MTR station.
A
1, 2 and 3 only
C
1, 3 and 4 only
B
1, 2 and 4 only
D
2, 3 and 4 only
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Senior Secondary Exploring Geography
Supplementary Exercises Set 1
Map reading
Multiple-choice questions
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The photo above shows the land use to the north of Wu Kai Sha Station (420328) in 2008.
Which of the following descriptions about the land use shown are CORRECT?
9
10
1
There is land use conflict with the agricultural land use nearby.
2
It is commercial land use.
3
Urban decay occurs.
4
Urban encroachment occurs.
A
1 and 2 only
C
2 and 3 only
B
1 and 4 only
D
3 and 4 only
Which of the following factors favour the location of Ma On Shan Treatment Works in grid
squares 4531 and 4532?
1
Land is reasonably flat
2
High accessibility
3
Far away from the densely populated area
4
Near to universities where skilled labour is available
A
1 and 3 only
C
2 and 3 only
B
1 and 4 only
D
3 and 4 only
If a columbarium (骨灰龕) is going to be built near the temple at 454323, what will be its
negative impact?
1
It will stimulate further residential development in its surrounding area.
2
It will exert pressure on the existing transport networks.
3
The people living nearby the site will suffer from psychological and emotional problems.
4
It may cause a drop in the property prices of the residential units nearby.
A
1, 2 and 3 only
C
1, 3 and 4 only
B
1, 2 and 4 only
D
2, 3 and 4 only
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