SECTION A Answer this compulsory question. ‘Study the map extract of Nevis (provided as an insert) which is on a scale of answer the following questions: fa) (i)_ Describe FOUR characteristics of the settlement pattern of the map extract. [ Smarks| (ii) Describe the location of Charlestown and suggest THREE reasons for the importance of the location. [ Tmarks| (by) ()__ With the aid of a sketch map, describe the relief of the area which is north of northing 97 on the map extract. 1 9 marks| (ii) Compare the river valleys of Fountain Ghut (4099 to 3997) with that of Camp River (3801 t0 3987). [ 6 marks} {c) Study Figure | which is a photograph depicting some consequences of severe flooding in a Caribbean territory caused by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, and answer the que below. Figure 1. Some consequences of severe flooding (Source: R Ahmad, 2004)(i) Identify THREE types of physical damage evident in Figure 1. { 3 marks} (ii) Outline TWO different environmental risks associated with severe flooding, [4 marks} (ii) Suggest FOUR measures that can be employed to mitigate (reduce the severity of) the effects of the hazards depicted in Figure 1 [8 marks] ‘Total 45 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 2125020/CAPE/2008SECTION B Answer ONE question from EACH Module. MODULE 1 Ansner ANY ONE question. 2 (a) Figure 2showsthe urban population as a percentage of the total population for Europe and Africa for three years, 1960, 1990 and 2004, Study the figure and answer the question below. jon (% of tol population) Figure 2. Urban population (% of total population) Compare TWO aspects of the urban growth in Europe and Africa from 1960 to 2004, [4 marks} (b) Using specitic examples, deseribe THREE factors which influence the location ofurban seitlements in the Caribbean, [ marks} (©) Explain how physical, economic and historical factors influence the distribution of population in a named Caribbean country. Include appropriate examples in your response. [18 marks} Total 30 marks 1125020/CAPE/20083. (a) Study Figure 3 which shows the population pyramid for China in 2005 and answer the question below. (China: 2005 MALE FEMALE 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Population (in millions) Figure 3. Population pyramid for China —2005 (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, International Data Base) Describe TWO changes in the age structure of the Chinese population in the last fifteen years. [4 marks} (b) Describe FOUR characteristics of the Central Business District (CBD). [ 8 marks} (©) Using appropriate examples, discuss the impacts of urbanization on acountry. Include ‘TWO benefits and TWO problems in your response. [18 marks} Total 30 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 2125020/CAPE/20084 a) (b) © 5 (a) () © MODULE 2 Answer ANY ONE question. Draw a well-labelled diagram of the cross-profile of @ rejuvenated river valley showing paired alluvial terraces (valley-in-valley). [ 4 marks] Explain how (i) paired alluvial terraces are formed {10 marks} (ii) groundwater storage is created. [ 8 marks] Describe THREE ways in which human activity impacts negatively on groundwater levels { 8 marks} Total 30 marks Table 1 presents data on river discharge at point X at various times. TABLE 1: RIVER DISCHARGE AT POINT X Discharge Place X(cumecs) | 5 | 10 | 15 | 13] 11 | 6 Time (hours) 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 24 Use the data given in Table 1 to sketch the storm hydrograph in your answer booklet. [ 4 marks} Describe TWO factors that influence the volume of a river, [ 8 marks] For an identified coastal area, examine FOUR ways in which depositional processes have influenced landform development. [18 marks} Total 30 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 2125020/CAPE/2008MODULE 3 Answer ANY ONE question. 6 (a) Study Figure 4 which represents a cross section of a plate boundary and answer the questions below. Indian Plate Figure 4. Cross section of a plate boundary (i) Name the type of plate boundary shown in Figure 4. [ 2marks} (ii) Name the TWO landforms that were formed by the movement of the plates shown in Figure 4. [ 2marks] (b) Youhave been invited to propose measures for improving the emergency preparedness, for flooding in a low-lying coastal village in the Caribbean, (i) Write a report outlining the vulnerability of the community a) Nat the present time [ 6marks} b) as predicted for the short term | 6marks} ©) as predicted for the long term. | 6marks} (ii) Deseribe a plan to improve the national response. | Smarks} ‘Total 30 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 2125020/CAPE/20087. (a) Study Figure 5 which shows a model of risk or hazard and answer the question below. ‘Vulnerable Population *tand use infrastructure culture + economy + resources, + speed + duration + extent + magnitude Figure S. Model of risk or hazard With reference to Figure 5, describe the concept of risk or hazard. 1 3 marks} (6) Using examples, explain the formation of THREE constructional landforms produced by volcanism. {118 marks} (c) With the aid of diagrams, describe normal, reverse and transcurrent (tear) faults in terms of the forces involved and the direction of displacement of rocks. | 9 marks} Total 30 marks END OF TEST 22125020/CAPE/2008