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LIST OF CONTENTS
May/June 2005 Paper 02
May/ June 2005 Paper 032
May/June 2006 Paper 02
May/June 2006 Paper 032
May/June 2007 Paper 02
May/June 2007 Paper 032
May/June 2008 Paper 02
May/June 2008 Paper 032
Specimen Multiple Choice Questions 2008
May/June 2009 Paper 02
May/June 2009 Paper 032
May/June 2010 Paper 02
May/June 2010 Paper 032
May/June 2011 Paper 02
May/June 2011 Paper 032
May/June 2012 Paper 02
May/June 2012 Paper 032
May/June 2013 Paper 02
May/June 2013 Paper 032
May/June 2014 Paper 02
May/June 2014 Paper 032
May/June 2015 Paper 02
May/June 2015 Paper 032
Paper 02 May/June 2016
Paper 032 May/June 2016
Paper 02 May/June 2017
Paper 032 May/June 2017
Paper 02 May/June 2018
Paper 032 May/June 2018
Paper 02 May/June 2019
Paper 032 May/June 2019
Paper 02 May/June 2021
Paper 032 May/June 2021
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Paper 02 May/June 2022
Paper 032 May/June 2022
Paper 02 May/June 2023
Paper 032 May/June 2023
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TEST CODE 01225020
FORM TP 2005088
CARIBBEAN
MAY/JUNE 2005
EXAMINATIONS
COUNCIL
SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE
EXAMINATION
GEOGRAPHY
Paper 02 - General Proficiency
2 ~hours
( 01 JUNE 2005 (a.m.))
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
1.
This paper consists of TEN questions in THREE sections.
2.
Section A consists of ONE compulsory question, Section B FIVE questions and
Section C FOUR questions.
3.
Candidates MUST answer Question 1 from Section A. Answer THREE other
questions, choosing at least ONE question from EACH of the other sections.
4.
Begin EACH answer on a separate page.
5.
Credit will be given for the use of relevant sketch maps and diagrams.
6.
The use of non-programmable calculators is permitted.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
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SECTION A (Mapwork)
Candidates must answer this question.
1.
Use the map extract (Savanna-la-mar, 1 : 50 000) provided to answer this question.
(a)
State the six-figure grid reference of the Negri! Lighthouse.
( 2 marks)
(b)
What is the length of the sand beach at Long Bay?
( 2 marks)
(c)
What is the grid bearing of the runway of the Negri! Airstrip near to Bloody Bay?
( 2 marks)
(d)
What direction is the town of Grange Hill from the town of Savanna-la-mar?
( 1 mark)
(e)
Identify TWO crops cultivated along or close to the A-Class road between Savanna-lamar and Grange Hill.
( 2 marks)
(f)
Figure 1. provided as an insert, shows a section along Easting 10 across Negri! Hill. The
horizontal scale is the same as the map's scale. Consult the map extract and on Figure 1,
label FOUR of the five arrows marking items along the profile.
( 4 marks)
(g)
Describe, giving suitable examples, the distribution and the types of settlement in the area
bordered by Northings 73 and 80, and Eastings 20 and 34.
( 4 marks)
(h)
Study the landscape along the C-Class road between Bastings 12 and 13 from Northing 82
to Northing 87.
Identify THREE landforms or landform features along the road.
( 3 marks)
(i)
Wtih reference to examples from the map, suggest FOUR reasons for the distribution of
cultivated and natural vegetation in the area of the map.
( 8 marks)
Total 28 marks
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SECTION B (Natural Systems)
Answer at least ONE question from this section.
BEGIN EACH ANSWER ON A SEPARATE PAGE.
2.
(a)
Use Figure 2 which shows some of the earth's tectonic plates to answer the following:
Figm·e 2. Earth's tectonic plates
(i)
Name the plate marked A.
1 mark)
(ii)
Name the plate marked 8.
I mark)
(iii)
What type of plate boundary is formed where the Pacific and Nazca plates meet?
( I mark)
(b)
(i)
Define the term ·crustal plate·.
(ii)
Draw a diagram to show a normal fault. Label the fault pbne and state how this
type of fault is formed.
( 3 marks)
( I mark)
(iii)
State TWO benefits of volcanic activity to man.
(iv)
Name and state the location of ONE active volcano in the Caribbean.
(i)
Explain how new crust is formed at constructive plate margins.
2 marks)
( I mark )
(C)
(ii)
( 3 marks)
How can the characteristics of lava lead to differences in the shapes of volcanic
cones?
( 4 marks)
(iii)
Explain TWO ways in which rift valleys may be created.
4marks)
(iv)
Why is the study of plate tectonics important?
3 marks)
Total 24 marks
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3.
(a)
U se F ig u re 3 , sh o w in g the long p rofile o f a river, to an sw er the follow ing questions:
A
UPPER SECTION
M uch energy lost due
to friction and turbulence
LOWER SECTION
Less friction
G reatest discharge
G reatest velocity
Resistant
rock
Mouth
Figure 3. Long profile of a river
(i)
Whhere
ere isis friction
friction at
at its
its GGRREA
EATE
TEST?
ST?
W
( 1 m ark )
(ii)
W
Which
h ich section
sectio n ooff the
the riv
river
er has
has the
the GGRREEAATTEEST
ST energy?
energy?
( 1 m ark )
(iii)
NNam
amee the
th e feature
feature wwhich
h ich mmay
ay ddev
evelo
elopp at
a t A.
A.
( 1 m ark )
(i)
D raw d ia g ra m s to show the fo llo w in g d rain ag e patterns and state w here E A C H
m ay develop:
(b)
a)
R adial
( 2 m arks)
b)
D en d ritic
( 2 marks)
c)
T rellis
( 2 m arks)
( 1 m ark )
(ii)
State O N E c o n d itio n n ecessary fo r deltas to form .
(i)
E x p lain w hy d efo restatio n and u rb an izatio n m ay lead to flooding.
(c)
( 6 m arks)
(ii)
E x p lain T W O w ays in w hich farm ing can le a d to the d estruction o f coral reefs.
( 4 m a rk s)
(iii)
E x p lain h o w coral reefs are im p o rtan t to beaches.
( 4 m arks)
Total 24 m arks
G O O N T O T H E N E X T PA G E
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4.
(a)
5
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Use the Caribbean weather map in Figure 4 to answer the following:
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27r
27.
28'
01
1012
s.
'BUTCH'
100
2001 MILES
1
1010
Figure 4. Caribbean weather map
Source: Macpherson, Introducing Caribbean Weather Maos.
Maps.
Pearson Education Ltd,
'Jd, 2000, p. 21.
(i) What is the MOST significant weather feature affecting the Eastern
:rn Caribbean?
( 1 m ark)
(ii) What is the atmospheric pressure at X?
( 11 mark )
(iii) How many named weather systems had developed that year up 0to and
andincluding
including
Butch?
(( 11mmark
ark ) )
(i) Name the instruments used for measuring the following:
(b)
a)
Wind speed
( 11mark
m ark))
b)
Atmospheric pressure
( 11mmark
ark))
c)
Relative humidity
( 11mark
m ark))
(ii) What is meant by ‘relative humidity’?
marks)
( 22marks)
(iii) Where and how should a rain gauge be placed for accurate recording
Jing of rainfall?
( 2 marks)
(i) Using an annotated diagram ONLY, explain how sea breezes develop.
elop.
(c)
( 3 marks)
(ii) With the use of appropriate examples, explain how relief helps to 1account
accountfor
for the
the
differences in rainfall experienced in the Caribbean.
marks)
(( 55 marks)
Explain why temperatures in the Caribbean are different from those experienced
jerienced in the
(d)
Canadian Prairies.
marks)
(( 66marks)
Total
24
marks
Potal
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5.
An insert, Figure 5, Map of the world, is provided for Question 5 (a).
(a)
(b)
(c)
On the map of the world provided in Figure 5, outline and name ONE area where EACH
of the following may be found:
(i)
Tropical rainforest
1 mark)
(ii)
Tropical grassland
1 mark)
(iii)
Temperate coniferous forest
1 mark)
(i)
Name the type of soil typically found in areas of equatorial forests and identify
( 3 marks)
any TWO characteristics of this soil.
(ii)
For equatorial climatic regions, state TWO characteristics of EACH of the
following:
a)
Temperature
b)
Rainfall
( 4 marks)
(i)
Explain why there is generally sparse vegetation on the floor of equatorial forests.
( 2 marks)
(ii)
Choose any THREE characteristics of the vegetation of coniferous forests and
explain how EACH helps the trees to adapt to their environment.
6 marks)
(iii)
Explain the presence of trees in tropical grasslands.
(iv)
Explain how deforestation can lead to the rapid loss of soil fertility in equatorial
areas.
( 3 marks)
3 marks)
Total 24 marks
6.
(a)
Draw a profile to show any THREE characteristics of a rendzina soil.
( 3 marks)
(b)
(c)
(i)
State THREE characteristics of the rainfall of Tropical Marine Climates.
( 3 marks)
(ii)
Describe the amount, types and distribution of precipitation associated with Cool
Temperate Interior Climates.
( 4 marks)
(i)
Give TWO reasons why mangrove trees are able to survive in their environment.
( 2 marks)
(ii)
Explain how any TWO farming practices other than clearance of vegetation may
lead to soil erosion.
( 4 marks)
(iii)
Give TWO reasons why it is important to conserve mangrove vegetation.
( 4 marks)
(iv)
Explain the role precipitation plays in the development of soils.
4 marks)
Total 24 marks
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-7 S E C T IO N C (M an-m ade System s)
A nsw er a t least ONK question from this section.
B EG IN E A C H A N SW E R ON A SEPA R A TE PAGE.
7.
(a)
Study the graph in Figure 6 and answer the questions below.
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(b)
(c)
(i)
In which year, between 1991 and 1999, did the MAXIM UM expenditure for food
imports occur?
( 1 m ark )
(>>)
Estimate the maximum expenditure in (a) (i) above.
(iii)
In which year was the difference in expenditure for food imports and food exports
the LOW EST?
( 1 m a rk )
(i)
Identify ONE area in the Caribbean where E IT H E R beef cattle rearing O R dairy
farm ing is important.
( 1 m a rk )
(ii)
For E IT H E R beef cattle rearing O R dairy fanning, describe THREE problem s
farmers encounter.
( 6 m ark s)
(i)
Distinguish between 'prim ary industry' and ‘secondary industry’.
(ii)
Give TH REE reasons why som e Caribbean countries are keen to protect their
forest resources.
( 6 m ark s)
(iii)
Compare fishing in the Caribbean with that in British Colum bia (Canada) under
the following headings:
( 1 m ark )
( 2 m a rk s)
a)
b)
c)
Fishing methods
Conservation methods
Marketing
( 6 m ark s)
Total 24 m a rk s
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