2018 DSE-MOCK
GEOG SING YIN SECONDARY SCHOOL
PAPER 2 MOCK EXAMINATION 2018
GEOGRAPHY PAPER 2
Time allowed: 1 ¼ hours
This paper must be answered in English
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper consists of TWO sections:
Section D – consists of 2 data / skill-based structured questions. Choose ONE question only in this
section.
Section E – consists of 2 short essay questions. Choose ONE question only in this section.
2. Answer a total of TWO questions.
3. Write your answers in the Answer Book. Start each question (not part of a question) on a new page.
4. Draw sketch maps and diagrams to supply additional, relevant information when appropriate.
Not to be taken away before the
end of the examination session
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Section D: Answer ONE question from this section. Each question carries 18 marks.
1. Elective: Dynamic Earth
Photograph 1a shows a type of rock in Hong Kong. Figures 1b and 1c show a simplified
geological map and a topographic map of western Lantau Island respectively.
Photograph 1a
Photo credit: doctorho/flickr
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Figure 1b Figure 1c
(a) Refer to Photograph 1a.
(i) Identify the type of rock shown in the photograph. (1 mark)
(ii) Explain the formation of this type of rock. (5 marks)
(b) Quoting evidence from Figures 1b and 1c, describe how human activities have modified
the natural landscape of western Lantau Island. (4 marks)
(c) Refer to Figures 1b and 1c.
(i) Explain how the faults affect the relief of western Lantau Island. (4 marks)
(ii) Discuss the benefits and threats brought by faults to human activities in western
Lantau Island. (4 marks)
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2. Elective: Weather and Climate
Table 2a shows the monthly precipitation (mm) of Chongqing and Tianjin in China. Figure 2b is
a GIS map of water scarcity across China with the locations of the two cities marked. Table 2c
shows some basic socio-economic information of the two cities.
Table 2a
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Chongqing 30 30 55 130 200 240 180 145 120 110 70 25
Tianjin 3 5 8 20 40 70 170 145 45 20 10 5
Figure 2b
Source: Water Resources Institute
Table 2c
Chongqing Tianjin
Urban population (million) 7.46 11.52
Population density 350 1 200
(persons/km2)
GDP per capita (RMB) 43 200 102 000
Composition of Primary: 8 Primary: 1
Secondary: 52 Secondary: 52
GDP by sector (%) Tertiary: 40 Tertiary: 47
Source: China Statistical Yearbook, 2012
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(a) Refer to Table 2a and Figure 2b.
(i) Draw a line graph to show the monthly precipitation (mm) of Chongqing and Tianjin on
a piece of graph paper. (3 marks)
(ii) Account for the differences in precipitation between the two cities. (4 marks)
(b) Refer to Table 2a, Figure 2b and Table 2c.
(i) Which city, Chongqing or Tianjin, is more vulnerable to the problem of drought?
(1 mark)
(ii) Explain the possible natural and human causes of drought in this city. (5 marks)
(c) A desalination plant which can produce 200 000 cubic metres of water per day has been built
in an industrial area near the coast of Tianjin.
Evaluate the effectiveness of this measure in combating drought. (5 marks)
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Section E: Answer ONE question from this section. Each question carries 12 marks
3. Elective: Dynamic Earth
Explain the role of rainwater in increasing the risk of landslides on the slopes of Hong Kong.
Evaluate the effectiveness of tree-planting as a preventive measure to reduce landslides on
man-made slopes in Hong Kong. (12 marks)
4. Elective: Weather and Climate
Compare the temperature and rainfall characteristics between the equatorial regions and Hong
Kong. Discuss the relative importance of insolation in affecting the temperature and rainfall
characteristics of the equatorial regions. (12 marks)
END OF PAPER
