CSEC Geography P 2 Questions 1
Drainage Systems, Limestone and Coasts
2013
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What cycle is illustrated in the diagram above? (1)
Name the processes labelled A to F (3)
Name and describe two types of drainage patterns (8)
Explain how one surface feature is formed in limestone areas of the Caribbean (6)
Explain how one underground feature is formed in limestone areas of the Caribbean (6)
2012
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For figure 2, name any of 3 processes indicated by the letters A, B, C and D (3)
State the name of the level X (1)
Describe 2 processes which occur in the river channel
Select one of the following features found in a river valley and explain how it develops:
(a) Waterfalls
(b) Flood plains (6)
5. Describe 2 characteristics of limestone
6. Explain how either swallow holes or stalactites are formed in limestone areas of the Caribbean
(6)
CSEC Geography P 2 Questions 2
Drainage Systems, Limestone and Coasts
2010
1. Describe 4 processes of coastal erosion (8)
2. With the aid of a diagram explain how bay-head beaches are formed (6)
3. Explain how river cliffs and slip off slopes are formed at meanders (6)
2009
1. Draw a labelled diagram to show the main features of a dendritic drainage pattern (4)
2. Outline the sequence of processes occurring in the water cycle (4)
3. Describe 2 characteristics of limestone which make it susceptible to chemical weathering (4)
4. Explain how the following features are formed (include the main stages in your response):
(a) Pillars (6)
(b) Swallow holes or sink holes (3)
(c) Caves (3)
2008
1. Explain how and why the shape of a cross-section of a river valley differs in its upper and lower
courses (4)
2. With the aid of fully annotated diagrams explain how spits and tombolos are formed (8)
3. Draw a well labelled diagram to show 3 main features of a meander (4)
4. State 4 conditions that are required for the successful growth of coral reefs (4)
5. Describe fringing and barrier reefs (4)
6. Account for the formation of:
(a) Waterfalls (6)
(b) Deltas (6)
2007
1. Describe the main features of dendritic and radial drainage patterns and state where each types
is developed (4)
2. Describe the coastal process of longshore drift (4)
CSEC Geography P 2 Questions 3
Drainage Systems, Limestone and Coasts
With reference to figure 3:
(a) Name the type of mass movement shown (1)
(b) Give 2 indicators to support your choice (2)
(c) Identify 1 factor that would influence the type of mass movement shown (1)
3. Define the terms (a) denudation (b) Weathering (4)
4. Describe the physical weathering process of freeze that (4)
5. Give 1 reason why limestone is susceptible to chemical weathering (2)
6. Explain how stalactites and stalagmites are formed in limestone areas (5)
7. Explain how cockpit (karst) landscapes developed in the Caribbean (5)
2006
1. Draw a diagram of an anticline and label the limbs and bedding planes. (3)
2. With the aid of a well labelled diagram, explain how artesian basins are formed. (6)
3. Study the diagram and answer the following questions:
(a) Name the dashed line labelled A. (1)
(b) Name the point labelled B. (1)
(c) What is the area enclosed by the dashed line called? (1)
4. Define (a) Corrasion (b) Distributary (4)
5. State 3 ways in which a river’s energy is used up. (3)
6. How do trees cause mechanical weathering? (2)
7. Explain how each of the following types of weathering is caused:
(a) Frost shattering or freeze thaw
(b) Carbonation
8. How does the presence of a wide beach help to protect a coast from wave erosion? (2)
9. Explain how bays and headlands develop along a coast. (4)
CSEC Geography P 2 Questions 4
Drainage Systems, Limestone and Coasts
2005
1. Explain 2 ways in which rift valleys can be formed (4)
Figure 3: Long profile of a river
2. Based on diagram 3 above:
(a) Where is the friction at its greatest?
(b) Which section of the river has the greatest energy?
(c) Name the feature which may develop at A
3. Draw diagrams to show the following drainage patterns and state where each may develop:
(a) Radial
(b) Dendritic
(c) Trellis (3)
4. State one condition necessary for deltas to form (1)
5. Explain how coral reefs are important to beaches (4)
2004
1. Describe the formation of 2 of the following river features:
(a) Levee
(b) Gorge
(c) Potholes (4)
2. Describe the process by which a river widens its valley (3)
3. Explain 2 conditions that may cause a river to overflow its banks and flood its valley. (6)
4. Explain 2 measures that can be taken to prevent flooding (8)
CSEC Geography P 2 Questions 5
Drainage Systems, Limestone and Coasts
5. From the list, identify the features labelled A, B, C in figure 3. List: Jointed rock, impermeable
rock, water table
6. Using information in figure 3, explain the formation of springs (3)
7. Explain how precipitation, surface water and ground water are related to the hydrological cycle
(5)
8. Explain how 2 of man’s actions can lead to the occurrence of landslides (6)
2003
1. Based on the diagram below:
(a) Name the river feature labelled P
(b) Name the process occurring at Q
(c) Name the lowland area labelled R (3)
2. Describe 2 ways in which the a river erodes (4)
3. With the aid of at least 1 diagram, explain how a wave cut platform develops (5)
4. Explain how a canyon develops (4)
5. Explain how the bed and banks of a river may become raised (5)