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PP-DSEGEOGPAPER 1HONG KONG EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT AUTHORITYHONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATIONPRACTICE PAPERGEOGRAPHY PAPER 1(2½ hours)This paper must be answered in EnglishGENERAL INSTRUCTIONS1.This paper consists of THREE sections:Section A – consists of 40 multiple-choice questions. Answer ALL questions in this section.Section B – consists of 4 data / skill-based structured questions. Choose TWO questions only in thissection.Section C – consists of 3 short essay questions. Choose ONE question only in this section.2.Draw sketch maps and diagrams to supply additional, relevant information when appropriate.3.A map extract is provided in this paper.4.Answers to Section A should be marked on the Multiple-choice Answer Sheet. Answers to Sections B and Cshould be written in the Answer Book. In the Answer Book, start each question (not part of a question) on anew page. The Answer Sheet for Section A and the Answer Book for Sections B and C must be handedin separately at the end of the examination.INSTRUCTIONS FOR SECTION A (MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS)1.Read carefully the instructions on the Answer Sheet. After the announcement of the start of the examination,you should first stick a barcode label and insert the information required in the spaces provided. No extratime will be given for sticking on the barcode label after the ‘Time is up’ announcement.2.When told to open this book, you should check that all the questions are there. Look for the words ‘END OFSECTION A’ after the last question.3.All questions carry equal marks.4.ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS. You are advised to use an HB pencil to mark all the answers on the AnswerSheet, so that wrong marks can be completely erased with a clean rubber. You must mark the answersclearly; otherwise you will lose marks if the answers cannot be captured.5.You should mark only ONE answer for each question. If you mark more than one answer, you will receiveNO MARKS for that question.6.No marks will be deducted for wrong answers.保留版 權 香 港考試及 評核局Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment AuthorityAll Rights Reserved 2012PP-DSE-GEOG 1-11Not to be taken away before theend of the examination session
Section A: There are 40 questions in this section.must be marked on the Answer Sheet.Answer ALL questions in this section.All the answersQuestions 1 to 5 refer to the map extract of Hong Kong (1:20 000) provided.1.In which of the following grid squares is a trellis drainage pattern?A.B.C.D.2.0074017902779877The area of Tsing Yi Island is ch of the following are the locational advantages of the farmland at Tin Fu Tsai (grid square 9779)?(1)(2)(3)(4)located in the lowlandflat reliefdirect access to the main roadsource of water for irrigationA.B.C.D.5.km2.km2.km2.km2.The average gradient of the section of river from grid reference 997776 to the catchwater isA.B.C.D.4.9121518(1) and (3) only(2) and (4) only(1), (2) and (3) only(2), (3) and (4) onlyAlong grid references 000770 to 020770, we can find(1)(2)(3)(4)institutional land use.recreational land use.transport land use.residential land use.A.B.C.D.(1) and (4) only(1), (2) and (3) only(2), (3) and (4) only(1), (2), (3) and (4)PP-DSE-GEOG 1-22
6.Which of the following CORRECTLY describe the formation of the landform features shown in the abovediagram?Landform feature(1)(2)(3)(4)A.B.C.D.Formationextrusive vulcanicityfoldingvery slow cooling of magmaviolent volcanic eruption(1) and (3) only(2) and (4) only(1), (2) and (4) only(1), (2), (3) and (4)7.Which of the following descriptions about X, Y and Z are CORRECT?(1)(2)(3)(4)FeatureType of forceConvection in mantleTectonic movementA.B.C.D.Xtransform faultshear forceconvergencelateral displacementYmid-oceanic ridgetensional forcedivergenceseafloor spreadingZocean trenchcompressional forceconvergenceplate subduction(1) and (2) only(3) and (4) only(1), (2) and (4) only(1), (2), (3) and (4)PP-DSE-GEOG 1-33Go on to the next page
8.The table below shows the information of two earthquakes occurred at city X.Distance fromepicentre40 km10 kmDate/ Local time4 September 2010(Saturday)4:35 a.m.22 February 2011(Tuesday)12:51 p.m.Magnitude(Richter Scale)Casualtiesy approximately 100 injured, 2 serious7.16.3y 181 deathsy 1 500 – 2 000 injuries, 104 seriousWhich of the following statements CORRECTLY explain the higher casualties in the 2011 earthquake?(1)(2)(3)(4)The epicentre was closer to the city.The local residents were less aware of the potential danger.The structure of many buildings was already weakened in the previous earthquake.The earthquake occurred during lunchtime on a weekday.A.B.C.D.(1) and (3) only(2) and (4) only(1), (2) and (3) only(2), (3) and (4) only9.Which of the following statements about the natural hazard in the above photograph are CORRECT?(1)(2)(3)(4)Tectonic activities are active.The hazard was caused by the divergence of plates.The hazard will disrupt air transport.Volcanic ash will block the sunlight.A.B.C.D.(1) and (3) only(2) and (4) only(1), (3) and (4) only(1), (2), (3) and (4)PP-DSE-GEOG 1-44
10.Which of the following measures DOES NOT help to reduce the loss caused by the natural hazard shown inthe above photograph?A.B.C.D.11.Which of the following are CORRECT comparisons between the upper course and the lower course ofrivers?(1)(2)(3)(4)GradientMean velocity of flowRoundness of loadRoughness of river bedA.B.C.D.12.insurancedrillingwarning systemland use zoningUpper courselargehighhighhighLower coursesmalllowlowlow(1) and (4) only(2) and (3) only(1), (2) and (3) only(1), (2) and (4) onlyWhich of the following favours the development of deltas?A.B.C.D.building of damsreturning farmland to lakesdeforestation at the upper coursecutting down of mangroves at the river mouthPP-DSE-GEOG 1-55Go on to the next page
Refer to the diagram below to answer Questions 13 and 14.riverseasand13.What depositional landforms are shown in the diagram?(1)(2)(3)(4)beachsand spitsand bartomboloA.B.C.D.14.(1) and (2) only(1) and (4) only(2) and (3) only(3) and (4) onlyWhich of the following are favourable physical conditions for the formation of the above depositionallandforms?(1)(2)(3)(4)long fetchexistence of longshore driftalluvium brought by the riverswash greater than backwashA.B.C.D.(1) and (2) only(3) and (4) only(1), (2) and (4) only(2), (3) and (4) onlyPP-DSE-GEOG 1-66
15.Refer to the above photograph of an island in the northeast New Territories. Which of the followingdescriptions are CORRECT?LandformPQRS(1)(2)(3)(4)A.B.C.D.16.Major coastal 1) and (2) only(1), (3) and (4) only(2), (3) and (4) only(1), (2), (3) and (4)Why do transnational corporations set up their production plants in less developed countries?(1)(2)(3)(4)to open up new marketto avoid trade barriersto gain access to market informationto reduce production costsA.B.C.D.(1) and (2) only(1), (3) and (4) only(2), (3) and (4) only(1), (2), (3) and (4)PP-DSE-GEOG 1-77Go on to the next page
17.What were the reasons for the concentration of iron and steel industries in Northeast China before 1949?(1)(2)(3)(4)an abundant labour supplyrich reserves in iron ore and coala well-developed transport systema long history of industrial developmentA.B.C.D.18.(1) and (2) only(1), (3) and (4) only(2), (3) and (4) only(1), (2), (3) and (4)What are some possible factors for the high concentration of IT firms in Silicon Valley, California?(1)(2)(3)(4)low wagesabundant raw materialsclose to research instituteswith agglomeration economiesA.B.C.D.(1) and (2) only(3) and (4) only(1), (3) and (4) only(1), (2), (3) and (4)19.The above photograph shows a factory in the suburb. Which of the following are explanations of thislocation?(1)(2)(3)(4)low land rentpleasant environmentwell-connected transport systemlow population densityA.B.C.D.(1) and (2) only(3) and (4) only(1), (2) and (3) only(1), (2), (3) and (4)PP-DSE-GEOG 1-88
20.Which of the following pairs of comparisons are CORRECT?(1)(2)(3)(4)LabourProductPower consumptionLand requirementA.B.C.D.Iron and steel industryunskilledheavylowerlargerIT industryskilledlighthighersmaller(1) and (3) only(2) and (4) only(1), (2) and (4) only(1), (3) and (4) only21.Which of the following are the causes of the problem shown in the above photograph?(1)(2)(3)(4)shortage of landout-migration of peoplelack of employment opportunitiesremote locationA.B.C.D.22.(1) and (2) only(3) and (4) only(2), (3) and (4) only(1), (2), (3) and (4)Which of the following are the advantages of using reclamation as a means to solve the problem of landshortage in Hong Kong?(1)(2)(3)(4)land acquisition is not necessarymore land is available for future developmentfavourable for the expansion of port-related activitiesno pollution is createdA.B.C.D.(1) and (4) only(2) and (3) only(1), (2) and (3) only(1), (2), (3) and (4)PP-DSE-GEOG 1-99Go on to the next page
23.Why do many buildings in the inner city areas lack proper maintenance?(1)(2)(3)(4)The tenants lack money.The owners are not willing to invest money on maintenance.The tenants are not aware of the poor conditions of the buildings.It is the government’s responsibility to carry out the maintenance work.A.B.C.D.(1) and (2) only(3) and (4) only(1), (2) and (4) only(1), (2), (3) and (4)24.Which of the following may affect the air pollution index of the area in the above photograph?(1)(2)(3)(4)exhaust from transport meanshigh buildings block the dispersal of pollutantscarbon monoxide from air-conditioning systems of buildingssuspended particles from factories in the areaA.B.C.D.(1) and (2) only(3) and (4) only(1), (2) and (4) only(1), (2), (3) and (4)PP-DSE-GEOG 1-1010
25.Urban population (million)Total population (million)19912284200125100201136118The above table shows the population changes of country A from 1991 to 2011. Which of the followingCORRECTLY describe the population changes in country A?(1)(2)(3)(4)continuous decrease in rural populationcontinuous increase in urban populationcontinuous drop in the population growth ratecontinuous rise in the level of urbanisationA.B.C.D.(1) and (4) only(2) and (3) only(1), (2) and (3) only(1), (2) and (4) only26.Climatic graph of region XTemperature( C)Rainfall(mm)The above diagram shows the climate and relief of region X in California. Which of the following are theCORRECT descriptions of the problems faced by the farmers in region X?(1)(2)(3)(4)short frost-free dayshigh risk of droughtlack of extensive lowlandlarge annual range of temperatureA.B.C.D.(1) and (4) only(2) and (3) only(2), (3) and (4) only(1), (2), (3) and (4)PP-DSE-GEOG 1-1111Go on to the next page
27.Which of the following graphs shows the CORRECT relationship between the application of fertilisers andcrop yield?Crop yield (tonnes/ha)A.Amount of fertilisers (kg/ha)Crop yield (tonnes/ha)B.Amount of fertilisers (kg/ha)Crop yield (tonnes/ha)C.Amount of fertilisers (kg/ha)Crop yield (tonnes/ha)D.Amount of fertilisers (kg/ha)PP-DSE-GEOG 1-1212
28.Which of the following CORRECTLY matches the physical constraints of the farming activity shown inthe above photograph and the solution adopted by local farmers?Physical constraintsdust stormdroughtdrying up of waterholelow carrying capacityA.B.C.D.Solutionsplant windbreaksinstall drip irrigationtap underground waterpractise transhumance29.XYWhich of the following are CORRECT comparisons between farming in regions X and Y in the above map?(1)(2)(3)(4)Farming typeClimateMarketTechnological inputA.B.C.D.Xmainly arablewarm and wetlocal and overseaslowerYmainly pastoralhot and drylocalhigher(1) and (3) only(2) and (4) only(1), (3) and (4) only(1), (2), (3) and (4)PP-DSE-GEOG 1-1313Go on to the next page
30.Which of the following may increase the risk of famine in less developed countries?(1)(2)(3)(4)climatic anomalieslack of farm labourmore farmlands for biofuelsland degradationA.B.C.D.31.Which of the following are CORRECT descriptions of the trees in the emergent layer of 2)(3)(4)A.B.C.D.32.Characteristictalllateral developmentshallowsmallAdaptationstrive for sunlightabsorb more sunlightabsorb nutrients from top soildrain away excessive water(1) and (2) only(1), (2) and (3) only(1), (3) and (4) only(2), (3) and (4) onlyTransnational corporations can reduce damage to the tropical rainforests by(1)(2)(3)(4)using recycled paper.refusing to use timber from primary forests.cooperating with the governments of less developed countries to set up national parks.subsidising environmental organisations to conserve the rainforests.A.B.C.D.33.(1) and (2) only(1), (3) and (4) only(2), (3) and (4) only(1), (2), (3) and (4)(1) and (2) only(3) and (4) only(1), (2) and (4) only(1), (2), (3) and (4)Which of the following are favourable growing conditions for vegetation in tropical rainforests?(1)(2)(3)(4)small diurnal range of temperaturehigh amount of annual rainfallfertile soilabundant sunshineA.B.C.D.(1) and (4) only(2) and (3) only(1), (2) and (4) only(2), (3) and (4) onlyPP-DSE-GEOG 1-1414
34.Which of the following is NOT a likely impact of exploiting the tropical rainforest on the native people?A.B.C.D.a reduction in rainforest resourcesa decrease in employment opportunitiesloss of traditional culturean improvement in external transport35.The above photograph shows a canopy walk in the tropical rainforest. What effect will this activity haveon the tropical rainforest regions?(1)(2)(3)(4)increasing the economic benefitsraising awareness of rainforest conservationcreating disturbance to the living organisms at the canopyreducing biodiversityA.B.C.D.36.(1) and (2) only(3) and (4) only(1), (2) and (3) only(1), (2), (3) and (4)What impact will global warming have on the coastal ecosystem?(1)(2)(3)(4)coral bleachingincreasing damage by stormsincreasing pH value of seawaterretreating of coastlineA.B.C.D.(1) and (4) only(2) and (3) only(1), (2) and (4) only(1), (2), (3) and (4)PP-DSE-GEOG 1-1515Go on to the next page
Refer to the diagram below to answer Questions 37 and 38.XY 37.Which of the following will NOT be an impact of global warming on area X?A.B.C.D.38.Which of the following is NOT a reason for area Y to be prone to the impact of climatic changes?A.B.C.D.39.more pestsmore typhoonsmore fresh water resourceslonger growing seasons of cropscoastal locationhigh population densitylow economic levellarge amount of greenhouse gases emissionWhich of the following are greenhouse gases?(1)(2)(3)(4)methanecarbon monoxidecarbon dioxidenitrous oxideA.B.C.D.(1) and (3) only(2) and (4) only(1), (2) and (4) only(1), (3) and (4) onlyPP-DSE-GEOG 1-1616
40.B.AThe above map shows the locations of cities A and B. Which of the following comparisonsCORRECTLY describe the insolation characteristics of city A and city B in July?(1)(2)(3)(4)Amount of insolationAngle of insolationExtent of sunshineDuration of sunshineA.B.C.D.City AmorelargerlargerlongerCity Blesssmallersmallershorter(1) and (2) only(3) and (4) only(2), (3) and (4) only(1), (2), (3) and (4)END OF SECTION APP-DSE-GEOG 1-1717Go on to the next page
Section B: Answer any TWO questions from this section. Each question carries 18 marks.1.Figure 1a shows the locations of regions A and B where a tectonic hazard occurs frequently. Figure 1bshows some information about the tectonic hazard at region B.Figure 1aPlate XBAPlate Y05 000 kmKey:plate boundaryPP-DSE-GEOG 1-18direction of plate movement18
(a)Refer to Figure 1a.(i)Name plates X and Y.(2 marks)(ii)How is the location of the tectonic hazard at region B different from that at region A?(1 mark)(iii) Explain the occurrence of the tectonic hazard at region A.(6 marks)(iv) Compare and contrast the impact of the tectonic hazard at regions A and B.(4 marks)Figure 1bKAUAI(4.7 million years ago)OAHU(2.9 million years ago)MOLOKAI(1.5 million years ago)Direction of plate movementMAUI(0.9 million years ago)Key:Previous site of tectonic hazard(number in bracket denotes last occurrence)HAWAIIPresent site of tectonic hazard0(b)100 kmRefer to Figures 1a and 1b. Explain how the tectonic hazard changes with time and space.(5 marks)PP-DSE-GEOG 1-1919Go on to the next page
2.Study the map extract of Hong Kong (1:20 000) provided. A student used the map extract for a field studyon Tsing Yi Island. Grid squares 9974 and 0274 show the heavy industrial district and light industrialdistrict on Tsing Yi Island respectively. Table 2 shows some records of the field study.Table 2RECORD FORM OF FIELD STUDYDate: day / month / 2011Site: Tsing Yi Island (grid square 0274)Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.Issues for Enquiryy Land use changes of light industrial district on Tsing Yi Island in the past 30 yearsy Study on the feasibility of developing the district into an IT industrial districtRecord of InformationInterview with a security officer of ABC Industrial Building:y floors in the 1980s mainly occupied by textile, garment and dyeing factoriesy large factory with considerable scaley most factories moved to the Mainland in the 1990sUtilisation of Floor Space at ABC Industrial 4321FFFFFFFFFFF1F23F45F678 Unitprofessional servicevacantPP-DSE-GEOG 1-20officeFfactory20FFFFFFF1234warehouse56F78 Unit
(a)Study the map extract (1:20 000) provided. Using map evidence, explain the favourable factors forthe development of heavy industries in grid square 9974.(b)(c)(6 marks)Study Table 2.(i)Describe the changes of economic activities in the area in the past 30 years.(2 marks)(ii)Explain the changes of economic activities in (b) (i).(2 marks)The student suggested developing the area of grid square 0274 into an IT industrial district. Usingmap evidence, discuss the(i)advantages; and(4 marks)(ii)limitations(4 marks)of developing IT industry in the area.PP-DSE-GEOG 1-2121Go on to the next page
3.Table 3a shows the climatic information of area X in a less developed country. Figure 3b shows anexample of farming technology.Table perature ( 000.310.325.850.3144.0174.484.320.30.10Rainfall (mm)Figure 3bSprinklersPivot pointWell, pump &motorWheelsWater tablePP-DSE-GEOG 1-2222
(a)(b)Refer to Table 3a.(i)On a piece of graph paper, draw the climatic graph of area X.(4 marks)(ii)What climatic constraints might the farming activities in area X encounter?(3 marks)Refer to Table 3a and Figure 3b.(i)Explain how the farming technology shown in Figure 3b alleviates the climatic constraints inarea X.(ii)(3 marks)What positive and negative socio-economic impact might the technology shown in Figure 3bbring to area X?(c)(4 marks)Evaluate the effectiveness of adopting genetic modification technology to alleviate the climaticconstraints of farming in area X.(4 marks)PP-DSE-GEOG 1-2323Go on to the next page
4.Photographs in Figure 4a were taken in Switzerland in three different years. Figure 4b shows the energyconsumption in China from 1990 to 2009.Figure 4a194820022006Figure 4bMillions tonnes coal alNatural GasPP-DSE-GEOG 1-2499 00Year0102030405OilHEP, nuclear & wind2406070809
(a)Refer to Figure 4a.(i)Describe the changes of the natural environment.(ii)Account for the short-term and long-term impact on the farming community nearby brought bythe changes in the natural environment.(b)(2 marks)(5 marks)Refer to Figure 4b.(i)Describe the trend of the energy consumption in China since 1990.(ii)In terms of the atmospheric energy budget, how does the trend of energy consumption in Chinaassociate with the changes of the natural environment in Switzerland?(2 marks)(5 marks)(iii) Comment on the strategies of energy consumption that the Chinese government could adopt toslow down the changes described in (a) (i).PP-DSE-GEOG 1-2525(4 marks)Go on to the next page
Section C: Answer any ONE ques
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