ST JOS ST.

JOSEPH’S INSTITUTION

END-OF-YEAR EXAMINATION 2020

(YEAR 3 INTEGRATED PROGRAMME)

CANDIDATE
NAME

CLASS INDEX
NUMBER

GEOGRAPHY
Paper 1
Wednesday 30 September 2020
Additional Materials: Writing paper 1hour 30mins
(0800h – 0930h)

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

● Do not open this examination paper until instructed to do so.

● Write your name, class and index number on all the work you hand in.
● Answer all questions.
● Write your answers on the writing paper provided.
● You are reminded of the need to present your answers clearly.
● The maximum mark for this examination paper is [34 marks].

This question paper consists of 5 printed pages including the cover sheet.
1 The map shows the global distribution of subduction zones and plate boundaries.

Source: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/474003929501213282/

a) Describe the global distribution of subduction zones. [3]

b) With the aid of a well-labelled diagram, account for the formation of volcanoes in
the area circled X. [5]

2 The table provides indicators of development for countries A and B.

Indicators Country A Country B

GDP per person 1,050 27,260
(US$)
Urban population 70 18
living in slums
Number of 5 53
personal
computers (per
100 population)
Building safety No enforced Strictly enforced
rules

a) Describe the relationship between GDP per person and the urban population
living in slums. [2]

b) Identify which country will suffer more damage from the earthquake. Explain
why. [1+1]
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3 The figures show the population pyramids of India for 2001 and 2026.

Source: https://escape-velocity-blog.com/2012/12/06/pyramid-kite-or-door-comparing-age-profiles-of-countries/indias-population-
pyramid-2/

a) Calculate the percentage of the dependents in India in 2001. [1]

b) Explain why the dependency ratio in India will change by 2026. [3]

4 The figure shows population change of New South Wales, Australia from 2011 to 2031.

Source: https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/635359459907038609/

a) Calculate the total population change of New South Wales. [1]

b) Explain the challenges that New South Wales is likely to face. [2+2]

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5 The figure shows a land use model in a more economically developed country (MEDC).

Source: https://www.arch.columbia.edu/courses/11339-2732-havana-micro-x-modernist-city-planning-model-in-a-post-modern-
world

a) i) Identify the urban zone labelled C. [1]

ii) Describe the characteristics of the urban zone labelled B. [2]

iii) Explain why the services have moved from location A to D. [2]

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b) The map shows the housing areas for different sectors of the population in Mexico City.

Source: Geofile April 1997. No. 306

Note: Ciudades Perididas – Temporary squatter settlements

i) Describe the distribution of housing between the different sectors of the

population in Mexico City. [3]

ii) Explain two ways how the physical environment of Ciudades Perididas
could be improved. [2+2]