Suggested Answer for Form 3 Mid-term Examination 2011-2012 Map reading (20 marks) 1, N22°W (N20°W-24"W) (Im) 2. A.spur—_B. convex slope valley D: Cliff ~~ m@) 3. iL (76x50)m_ 380m (3¢0 Rom) Q) ii, (130-45) m/380m =1in4.47( bin3d.4 ~ 5.3) Q) 4, Refer to graph 5, (1)- bus / minibus terminal (2) - recreational / public/ (3) ~ coastline / facing the sea oe Nagin blonf — (1@) Cape Collinsord (0.5 ) .C.(10 marks, Im@) Blanks (10 marks, 1m@) Bettinger Peak Le 1. habitats 2D 2. medicines 3.8 3. protect {cover 4.D 4/ 5, leaching / soil erosion 5.€ 6. distance 6B 7. local / short 7D 8. _ hiking in the New Territories or any other examples 8A 9. air /aviation 9.D 10, any destination in Asia e.g. Taiwan, Japan, $ Korea, Singapore 10.B Long Questions (40 marks lai, - natural feature w = diversified ecosystems / different lypes of environment = uid flat, mangrove, gei wai, fish ponds (at least 2) « fi, - any reasonable examples 6) b= B&C a higher accessibility than A ~ there are road connections / are secondary roads connecting to a main road - with more supporting facilities - eg, a visitor centre, an education centre, 6 bird hides (at least 2) = atthe edge of the nature reserve = not in restricted zone some distance away the restricted (core) zone / ecologically-sensitive area @ ci. = keep quiet / should not talk loudly = should not litter ~ use their eyes to enjoy the nature = should not use flash when taking photos / avoid too much photographing @ ji, ‘The activities mentioned should be educational + not environmentally damaging, Examples may include guided tours on mangrove, guided tour on mudflat, guided tour on gei wai, fishing experience at gei wai, boat trip at fish ponds, bird-watching, ete, 2e Lote wane ‘Yes, it is sustainable 2ai. Environmentally speaking, itis a restricted area / protected under an ordinance no, of visitors are controlled human activities are kept to minimal the life of migratory birds can be safeguarded well managed by WWF Economically speaking, it can provide job opportunities as people can be employed as tour guides, park managers, etc. Socially speaking, the conservation of Mai Po can raise the public’s environmental awareness learning about the environment from the education centre the honeypot can provide a place for nature lovers itis a good place for scientific research and environmental education (for school kids) ~ the traditional lifestyle of fish farmers working in gei wai will not be disturbed (6) (1 to 2 marks if mention one aspect only; 3 to 4 marks for two aspects; 5 to 6 marks for all aspects) - refer to Figure (i) canopy layer tall trees / trees are 20-35m tall crowns grow closely / dense canopy ) the emergent layer very tall / 50m in height =f het + wet / to get more Sunlight less plants waxy leaves 1 = +te shed off oxsS wader drip-tip leaves 4 buttress roots -t Support fall 4rees (any 22.) rainforest is cleared / deforestation by slash-and-burn 2) 42.2% a) Yes, because there is less deforestation (explain ith figures to support) develop eco-tourism fo conserve the forest (e.g. rainforest hiking & bi ing) set up national parks / nature reserves (e.g. increasing number of national parks in Brazil) planning for sustainable development (¢.g. tropical rainforests should be managed to sustain agriculture and increasing human population; better cultivation techniques / agricultural projects to increase land productivity; offer unused andor poor cultivators) educate the natives (¢.g. overcome the ignorance of the natives balance economic growth with the preservation of rainforest (any 3 points with detailed explanation = 6m; 2 points with detailed explanation = 4m; only I point with detailed explanation = 2m) No, + ways to pateck the Cmax 3) rainforest, in detailsgor 140% loo "cae 0820" "6p 00% 140 reas eNO Coe