Geography
Geography
Geography
GEOGRAPHY
H.C.G. Paper -2
(Two hours)
The time given ot the head of this Poper is the time allowed for writing the answers.
A total
of five questions are to be attempted from Part I.
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ).
Note:
In all Map Work, make wise use of arrows to avoid overcrowding of the map.
The Map given at the end of this question poper must be detached, and ofter
(ii) All sub-sections of the questions attempted must be answered in the correct
serial order.
(iv) All working including rough work should be done on the same answer sheet
Question 1
(a) Why are the lines of longitudes also called meridians? (21
(b) ) What is meant by the inclination of the Earth's axis? (21
(i) Oxidation
(h) With reference to the Natural regions of the world answer the following: (21
() Why does the Taiga region not exist in the Southern hemisphere?
(i) How does the rotation of the earth influence the direction of the ocean currents?
[2
) )what is CoriolisEffect? [2
(i) How does it affect the planetary winds?
( Sea of Japan
Riv Amazon
Question 3
(ii) Kuala Lumpur rotates faster on the Earth's axis than London.
(d) Drawa neat labelled diagram showing the position of the Earth during summer 13
solstice.
Question 5
a) Name any two types of volcanoes giving one example of each type.
2
(b) Define the following terms:
(2
i) Epicentre
(i) Focus
(a) State four factors that affect the movement of ocean currents.
[2
(6) Drawa neat and well labelled diagram showing the two types of tides. (21
(c) Give a reason for each of the
following (3
() Newfoundland has rich fishing
grounds
(i) The eastern coast of Japan is warm even in January.
(il) The tidal range differs from one water body to the
other
(d) State three ways in which oceans are important to us.
[3]
Question 7
(ii) Equatorial regions have low atmospheric pressure throughout the year.
(d) Draw a neat labelled diagram of the structure of the Earth's atmosphere. B
Turn over
Question8
(a) Name the region in which the following local winds blow: (21
(i) Chinook
(i) Mistral
(ii) Foehn
(iv) Loo
(i) Low atmospheric pressure prevails over the circum polar region.
(ii) Cyclones are always followed by anticyclones.
Question 9
(a) Explain how industrial waste and vehicular emission act as the source of air (2
pollution.
(d) Discuss how individuals may reduce energy consumption to create a cleaner and 3]
eco-friendly world.
Question 11
(a) Why are tropical deserts found along the western margins of the continents? [2]
(i) The trees found in the Mediterranean region have long roots and thick barks.