Senior Secondary Exploring Geography
Supplementary Exercises Set 2
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 2006 Geography Paper II and Figure 1, a sketch map of the map extract, for the grid
references.
Figure 1
1
2
3
What is the scale of the sketch map in Figure 1?
A
1 : 2,500
B
1 : 5,000
C
1 : 10,000
D
1 : 20,000
What is the major land use in C1?
A
Residential land use
B
Commercial land use
C
Industrial land use
D
Institutional land use
What is the approximate area of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (B2 and B3)
(excluding the podium to the south of Convention Avenue)?
A
32,000 m2
B
37,000 m2
C
42,000 m2
D
47,000 m2
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Map reading
Multiple-choice questions
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The photo above shows a famous statue in B3. What is the reduced bearing from the
helicopter landing pad in D3 to the statue?
A
N86°W
B
S86°E
C
4°
D
274°
5
The figure above shows the cross-section from spot height 120.1 on Bowen Road (A1) to spot
height 63.7 on Kennedy Road (A1, to the north of the spot height 120.1). What is the vertical
exaggeration of the cross-section?
A
1.5 times
B
2 times
C
3 times
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Supplementary Exercises Set 2
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Map reading
Multiple-choice questions
No vertical exaggeration is applied
Refer to the information about flats P (B1) and Q (D1) in Figure 2 and answer Questions 6 and 7.
Flat P
Flat Q
Floor/level: Low level
Area: 417 square feet
Price: $6,715/square foot
Completion year: 1964
Floor/level: Low level
Area: 1,200 square feet
Price: $18,000/square foot
Completion year: 2002
(Credit: Baycrest)
Figure 2
6
Which of the following comparisons about flats P and Q are CORRECT?
1
2
3
4
7
Flat P
Age of building
Older
Density of development of Lower
the surrounding area
Accessibility
Lower
Proximity to the CBD
Higher
Flat Q
Newer
Higher
Higher
Lower
A
1 and 2 only
C
2 and 3 only
B
1 and 4 only
D
3 and 4 only
Compare flats P and Q. Which of the following factors contribute to the higher price (in terms
of per square foot) of Flat Q?
1
Relief of the site
2
Age of the building
3
The views of the surroundings
4
Accessibility
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Map reading
Multiple-choice questions
A
1 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3 only
B
2 and 4 only
D
2, 3 and 4 only
A
Which of the following shows the change of land rent along Hennessy Road from B1 to E2
CORRECTLY?
B
C
D
9
Which of the following can be found within 250 metres of Site X (B1)?
1
Exit of MTR station
2
Community centre
3
Tramway
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
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Supplementary Exercises Set 2
Map reading
Multiple-choice questions
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Figure 3a
2005
Site X with an old building in
Figure 3b A new residential
building erected along with the
old building at Site X, 2008
Refer to Figures 3a and b. Which of the following matches about Site X is CORRECT?
A
B
C
D
Urban renewal strategy adopted
Revitalization and Redevelopment
Revitalization and Redevelopment
pReservation and Redevelopment
pReservation and Redevelopment
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Urban process involved
Urbanization
Reurbanization
Counter-urbanization
Reurbanization
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