Elegantia College (Sponsored by Education Convergence and

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2022-2023
First Term Uniform Test
S5 Geography
This paper must be answered in English.
Date: 31-10-2022
Time allowed：10:55 – 12:10 (1 hour 15 minutes)
Name： ____________________Class： _________ Number： ______

General Instructions

1. This paper consists of two sections, 50 marks:

Section A – consists of 20 multiple-choice questions. Answer ALL questions in this section.
All questions carry equal marks. You should mark only ONE answer for each question. If you
mark more than one answer, you will receive NO MARKS for that question. No marks will be
deducted for wrong answers.

Section B – consists of 1 data / skill-based / structured question with 18 marks. Answer ALL
questions.

Section C - consists of 1 short essay question with 12 marks. Answer ALL questions.

2. Draw sketch maps and diagrams to supply additional, relevant information when
appropriate.

3. Answers to Section A should be marked on the Multiple-choice Answer Sheet while answers to
Sections B and C should be written on the Answer Sheet. The Answer Sheet for Section A and the
Answer Sheet for Sections B and C must be handed in separately at the end of the examination.

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Section A：There are 20 questions in this section. Answer ALL questions in this section. All the
answers must be marked on the Answer Sheet. (20%)

1. Which of the following explain(s) the dense vegetation in the tropical rainforest region?
(1) Fertile soil
(2) Hot and wet climate
(3) Plentiful sunlight inside the forest
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

2. Which of the following descriptions and explanations about the climate in tropical rainforests
are correct?
Description Explanation
(1) High annual mean temperature Large angle of the sun throughout the year
(2) High annual rainfall High energy input creates turbulent and unstable atmosphere
(3) High wind speed Presence of intense convection current
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

3. Which of the following statements about the rainfall in tropical rainforests are correct?
(1) It is light and short-lived.
(2) It forms from the intense heating of the ground.
(3) The moist air in the rainforest favours the formation of rain.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

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4. Which of the following minerals is/are vulnerable to leaching?
(1) Potassium
(2) Oxides of iron
(3) Oxides of aluminium
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

5. Which of the following descriptions about the trees in tropical rainforests are correct?
Characteristic Adaptation
(1) Shallow root To take up soil nutrients
(2) Small tree crown To reduce evapotranspiration
(3) Tall tree trunk To compete for sunlight
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

6. Which of the following descriptions about the ground layer of tropical rainforests are correct?
(1) There is little undergrowth.
(2) Shade-loving species are commonly found.
(3) The temperature is the highest among all layers of the tropical rainforest.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

7. Refer to the photograph below which was taken in a tropical rainforest.

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Which of the following statements about the plant shown is/are correct?
(1) It grows on other host plants.
(2) It makes its own food.
(3) It is harmful to the host.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

8. How do plants in tropical rainforests compete for sunlight?

(1) Leaves with waxy surfaces and drip-tips
(2) Crowns with umbrella shape
(3) Climb along other plants
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

9. Which of the following figures shows the correct trunk to root ratio of the trees in tropical
rainforests?
A B C D

10. Which of the following descriptions about a food chain is/are correct?

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(1) Producers break down the tissues of dead plants and animals.
(2) Secondary consumers are known as herbivores.
(3) Tertiary consumers are either carnivores or omnivores.
A. (1) only
B. (3) only
C. (1) and (2) only
D. (2) and (3) only

11. Countries can have a low risk of food insecurity even if their local food production remains low.
Which of the following are the possible reasons of the above claim?
(1) Food access is high.
(2) Food demand does not exceed food supply.
(3) Food surplus is resulted from the import of food.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

12. Refer to the figure below which shows the capital and labour inputs of farming systems X and Y.

Which of the following is the correct match of farming systems X and Y?

Farming system X Farming system Y
A. Rice cultivation in Thailand Wheat farming in the USA
B. Irrigation farming in southern California Shifting cultivation in the Congo Basin
C. Rice cultivation in Thailand Market gardening in the Netherlands
D. Nomadic herding in the Sahel Market gardening in the Netherlands

13. Which of the following land factors are favourable for farming?
(1) Low-lying relief
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(2) Sun-facing slopes
(3) River valleys and deltas
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

14. Which of the following are reasons leading to overgrazing in the Sahel?
(1) Better transport network
(2) More water supply from boreholes
(3) More favourable climatic conditions
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

15. Which of the following descriptions about the climate of southern California are correct?
(1) High annual temperature
(2) Dry summer and wet winter
(3) Rainfall generally decreases from coastal areas to the inland
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

16. Which of the following are the characteristics of irrigation farming in southern California?
(1) High-tech farming to improve the outputs
(2) Transporting irrigation water from canals and aqueducts
(3) Practising organic farming in most of the farms
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

17. Which of the following are the advantages of precision agriculture?

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(1) Reduces water wastage
(2) Requires low investment cost
(3) Avoids contamination of food products
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

18. Which of the following are the favourable agricultural policies in southern California?
(1) Practising import barriers
(2) Building infrastructure for irrigation
(3) Conducting researches to improve farming technology
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

19. Which of the following pairs about farming technologies and their problems caused are correct?
Farming technology Problem caused
(1) Mechanisation Soil salinization
(2) Applying chemicals Toxication
(3) Biotechnology Damage to the environment
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

20. Which of the following is/are measure(s) to maintain soil fertility in a more sustainable way?
(1) Adopt fallowing after years of cropping
(2) Practise monoculture
(3) Practise mixed farming
A. (1) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

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 END OF SECTION A

Section B: Structured question. (18 marks)

Answer the question in complete sentences. Leave a line empty after each sub-question.

1.Figure 1a shows the global distribution of tropical rainforests and location of Region Ｘ .
Photograph 1b shows a farming activity found in Region X. Photograph 1c shows the satellite
images of Region X.

Figure 1a

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 Photograph 1b

Photograph 1c

(a) Refer to Figure 1a.

(i) Write the name of Region X. (1 mark)
(ii) Describe and explain the global distribution of tropical rainforests. (5 marks)
(b) Refer to Photographs 1b and 1c.
(i) Identify the farming activity in Photograph 1b. (1 mark)
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 (ii) Describe the characteristics of this kind of farming activity. (5 marks)
(iii) Refer to Photograph 1c. Where is this farming activity probably found?
In Area A or B? (1 mark)
(c) Discuss whether more developed countries are responsible for the expansion
of this farming activity in the Amazon rainforest. (5 marks)

END OF SECTION B

Section C: Short essay question. Answer ALL questions. (12 marks)

2. Account for the physical and human factors of low food production in Sahel. Explain how local
people may change farming methods to produce enough food in the long run.
(12 marks)

END OF SECTION C

END OF PAPER

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