2012-2013 Sec 1 Geography SA1 Paper

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MID YEAR EXAMINATION 2012
SECONDARY 1 EXPRESS
GEOGRAPHY

Total Mark: 100 1h

10 May 2012/ Thursday

Setter: Miss Linda Soh 1 hr 15 min

Additional Materials: OTAS Sheet
Writing Paper

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

1. This paper consists of 3 sections, A, B and C.

Section A - Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) (15 marks)

Section B - Part 1: Mapwork (15 marks)

- Part 2: Basic Techniques (10 marks)
Section C - Structured Questions (30 x 2 = 60 marks)

2. Answer ALL the questions in Section A and B.

3. In Section C, you are required to answer TWO questions:

• Question 19 is a compulsory question
• Choose either Question 20 or Question 21

4. Answers are to be written as follows:

Section A: MCQ • onOTAS
Section B: Mapwork • on writing paper provided
Basic Techniques • Start each question on a fresh side
Section C: Structured Questions of the writing paper

5. Submission should be as follows:

(1) OTAS sheet (2) Cover Page+ Section B + Section C

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 ANG MO KIO SECONDARY SCHOOL
MID YEAR EXAMINATION 2012 (I) • Hill and mountain arc too steep therefore [2]
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difficult to plant or build buildings

GEOGRAPHY Hill and mountain arc too high therefore difficult to

travel.
Tot11l Mmrk: 100 10'" M11y 2012 / Thur1d11y
Part 2: Basic Techniques (10 marks)
SECTION A: Multiple Choice Questions ( IS marks)
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{a) Oil with 29% [I)
I. B 6. D 11.
2. D 7. D 12. (b) Hydroelectric/ Geothermal/ Solar [I]
3. D 8. C 13.
4. C 9. D 14. D (c) Uranium/oil [I]
s. B 10. A IS. D
(d) • No. [2]
SECTION D: Mapwork and Basic Techniques (25 marks) • Singapore does not lie along plate boundaries where
there are lots of plate movements.
Part I: Mapwork (IS marks)
18. (a) 6 eruptions [I)
16. (a) 50m [I]
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(h) Railway [I] (b) 19 Century [I]
(c) From 16th century to 18th century, [3]
(c) Physical feature is Trec/HilVMountain [I] there were six to seven eruptions per century. [I]
Human feature is roads/railway/factory This nwnber rose sharply in the 19th century to about 21 eruptions,[ I

(d) 385m [I) J reaching its peak in the 20th century to about 27 eruptions. [I]

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SECTION C: Structured Questions {30 x 2 "' 60 marks)
(0 01�338 [I) 19. (a) Most volcanoes can be found along the pacific plate/ring of fire/ [I)
along plate boundaries.
(g) 7/2= [I] [2)
3.5km [I)
(b) (i) A-crater, B-Pipc, C-Vcnt (3]
(h) Northwest [I] (ii) • A volcono is a cone-shaped landf nn fonncd from the built up [SJ
(i) 238/237/239 [I] of lava that has reached the Earth's surface.
• Magma b low the Earth's surface experiences pressure when
) Processing rubber [I) the plat move towards each ther.
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1. Figure 1 shows the world map.

(a) Identify the continent labelled A. [11

South America

(b) Identify the latitude labelled B. [1 J

Equator
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(c) Identify the latitude labelled C.
Tropic of Capricorn

(d) Identify the longitude labelled D. (1)

Greenwich / Prime meridian

(e) Identify the ocean labelled E. [1]

Indian Ocean

Study Figure 2 below which shows a coastal area.

(a) Name the physical feature located in grid square 27 41. [1]
An island / Ridge / Hill
[1 J
(b) What is the 6-figure grid reference of Y at Capuccino
Head? 256424
(c) What is the direction of Capuccino Head from Big Mocca (1)
Island? · West

(d) What is the bearing of jetty Q from jetty [1 I

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P? 139 +/.2UC
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(e) What is the distance between jetty Q and jetty P? Round up your answer to TWO
decimal places.
2-94 to 3.13 km

3. Study Figure 3 which shows the climograph of Country X.

[1 J
(a) What is the lowest temperature for Country X?
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(b) What is the highest temperature for Country (1 J

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(c) What is the temperature range for Country X? (1 J
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October

(e) What type of climate does Country X have? (1)

Tropical climate
Hot & wet

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 Section C: Structured Essay Question (50m)
SectionA: MCQ (Im each)
la Physical environment consist ofphysical features that occur naturally on
I. C 6. B II.C Earth. [I]

2. D 7. A 12.B lb The ! KungBuslunen(I) usesmaterials such as sticks and dry grassto

3. C 8. B 13.D set a lire to cook their food(I) whereas the modem family have modem [4]
4. C 9. A 14.D technology(l) such as gas stoves, pots and pans to cook food.(I)
5. D 10.A IS.A
SectionB: Part I: Mapwork ( I Sm) le People have cleared the land to build tall buildin� to acconunodate
more people. (l)
Expressways are built to improve accessibility from one place to
la Forest, Swamp, Lake Jape [2] another. (I) 2
Im each []

Accent anv of the answers above Id Clearing of forest to create more land forbuildings will lead to global
lb 5388 ri wanning.(I)
le 523878 or 519874 m Many natural resources such as wood, rocks have been taken from the
Id lake Jane I physical environment to build the buildings.( I)
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le NE or Northeast I Increase in number of cars will also cause more air pollution. (l) f 1
If 15.5cmX 0.5 {I) [2]
=7.7Skm(I)
AccCl)t answers between 7.5km to 8km 2a A: Vent(!) (4]
lg 17cmX0.5(I) [
2 ] B: Pipe(l)
= 8 . Skm(I) A: is an opening in the Earth's surface (I)
Acceot answers between 8km to 9km B: is a channel which allows the magma to rise to the top of the volcano
lh 085 del!l"ee (Accept083 de2ree to087del!Tee) 2 m [3]
Ii IOOm I 2b The volcano is shaped because the lava flow is very thick. (I)
Ii Oil Palm I The lava flow slowly forming the shape of the volcano. (I)
lk Medical facilities, Postal services For example, Mount St Helens(I)
Accent anv of the answers above fl]
2c Volcanic ash contains many minerals (I) which makes the soil very [3]
SectionB: Part II:Basic Techniques (IOm) fertile and help crops to grow. (l)
Volcanoes also serve as tourist attractions and locals cam money from
2a Fridav or Sundav Ill nrovidin2 services such as conductin2 2uided tours. (I)
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2b n c - is0c = ?°c [I]
2c 28.5 c
° I []

2d It will be cloudy and sunny from morning till afternoon(I) with [2]
oossible thunderstorm in the evenin2. (I)
3a Temperate climate {l)
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3b They wear thick clothing during cold months(l) and lighter clothing [2]
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Answer all questions In tha answer sheet provided. 2. Table 2 and Figure 2 show a table of information about planets in the Solar
System and the Solar System respectively.
No. Question and Answer: A01+ A01
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N me of Distance Diameter of

1. Figure 1 shows lhe Earth on its tiUed axis. Planet from the the planet
Sun(million (thousand
km) km)
X 58 4.9

y 228 6.8

1427 120.7
z
Uranus 2870 51.1

Table 1

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a. In what direction is the Earth

rotatin ? West to east
b. At what an le is the Earth tiUed?
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Fi . 1? The c eta of da and nl ht
d. What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and [1) Flg.2
Southern Hemis here? a. Ide · lanets X Y and Z.
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Name Class Index No.

ANG MO KIO SECONDARY SCHOOL

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MID YEAR EXAMINATION 2013
SECONDARY 1 EXPRESS
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GEOGRAPHY

Total Mark: 100 8th May 2013 / Wednesday

1 hr 15 min

Additional Materials: OTAS Sheet

Writing Paper

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

1. This paper consists of 3 sections, A, B and C. Section A -

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) (15 marks)

Section B - Part 1: Mapwork (20 marks)

- Part 2: Basic Techniques (5 marks)

Section C - Structured Questions (30 x 2 = 60 marks)

2. Answer ALL the questions in Section A and B.

3. In Section C, you are required to answer TWO questions:

• Question 19 is a compulsory question
• Choose either Question 20 or Question 21

4. Answers are to be written as follows:

Section A: MCQ • on OTAS

Section B: Mapwork • on writing paper provided
Basic Techniques • Start each question on a fresh side
Section C: Structured Questions ofthe writing paper

5. Submission should be as follows:

(1) OTAS sheet (2) Cover Page + Section B + Section C

This document consists of 15 printed pages, including the cover page.

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SECTION A: Multiple Choice Questions (15 marks)
Choose the most appropriate answer and shade the correct oval A, B, C or D in the OTAS sheet provided.

1. Which ofthe following refers to the physical environment?

A. Beach
B. Housing estate
C. Rubber plantation
D. Swimming pool ( )

2. Which ofthe following is a human feature?

A. Clouds
B. Road
C. Soil
D. Valley

3. Study Figure 1 which shows a house.

Figure 1

The design ofhouses in different countries is often influenced by the physical factors. The house shown
in Figure 1 is likely to be found in an area which experiences

A. high land and steep slope

B. high rainfall
C. high standard ofliving

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4. Which ofthe following is NOT a way of life ofthe !Kung Bushmen?

A. Burning firewood to keep warm

B. Hunting and food-gathering
C. Living in small scattered settlements
D. Wearing clothes made from factories

5. Which one ofthe following is an example ofa natural resource?

A. Granite
B. Plastic
C. Styrofoam
D. Synthetic fiber

6. Which ofthe following is an example ofa small scale map?

A. Street map
B. Topographical map
C. Weather map
D. World map ( )

7. Which ofthe following is used to mark the standard time zones in different parts of the world?

A. The Equator
B. The International Date Line
C. The Prime Meridian
D. The Tropic ofCapricorn ( )

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8. Figure 2 shows a map ofJapan.

Average Yearly Precipitation

Above 80 inches

60-80 inches

40-60 inches

Below 40 inches

Figure 2
Name the type ofmap shown above.

A. Geological map
B. Rainfall map
C. Street map
D. Topographical map

9. Which ofthe following is NOT correct about latitudes and longitudes?

A. Latitudes and longitudes help to locate a feature on the Earth's surface accurately.

B. The Greenwich Meridian is the longest longitude.

C. The northern hemisphere is measured from 0° to 90°N.
D. The Equator is an imaginary line separating the Earth into two different ( hemisphere.

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10. Identify the landform as shown below in Figure 3.

Figure 3

A. Hill
B. Plain
C. Plateau
D. Ridge

11. Which one ofthe following statements is NOT an example ofhow landforms affect people?

A. Landforms affect the places where people build their houses.

B. Landforms affect the types ofcrops that are grown.
C. Landforms affect the religious practices of an area.
D. Landforms affect the activities for tourists. ( )

12. Which one ofthe following is an agent oferosion?

A. Earthworms burrowing through rocks and soil.

B. Heat and cold causing rocks to expand, contract and break apart.
C. Moving ice and glacier cutting through mountains.
D. Water entering cracks ofrocks and dissolving the minerals ofthe rocks. ( )

13. What does the term 'Pacific Ring ofFire' refer to?

A. It is an area with a high concentration oftourist attractions surrounding the Pacific Ocean.

B. It is an area with a high concentration ofactive volcanoes surrounding the Pacific Ocean.

C. It is an area around the Pacific Ocean with extremely high temperature all year
round.
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 14. What causes the formation ofthe mountain shown in Figure 4 which has distinct lines?

Figure 4

A. Erosion
B. Faulting
C. Folding
D. Vulcanicity

15. The Earth's crust is broken into large pieces called

A. continents
B. landforms
C. mantle
D. plates

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SECTION B: Mapwork and Basic Techniques (25 marks)

Write your answers on the writing paper provided.

Answer each question on a fresh page.

Part 1: Map Reading skills (20 marks)

16 Refer to the Map 1 below and answer the questions that follow.

Mapl

(a) Identify the latitude A. [1]

(b) Identify the continent marked B. [1]

(c) Identify the continent marked C. [1]

(d) Name the ocean marked D. [1]

(e) Identify the mountain range found in the area marked E. [1]

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17. Study Map 2, the Map ofZoro Town carefully and answer all the questions that follow.

Legend

Forest Railway Dirt track pO j Post OHice

Padi
! Houses I Sch | School RS j RailwayStation
Bridge Road Cl Clinic Church

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 (a) State the title ofthe map. [l]

(b) Present the scale in statement form. [1]

(c) Name one line and one area symbols. [2]

(d) Give the four-figure grid reference ofthe railway station. [1 ]

(e) Give the six-figure grid reference ofthe clinic. [1]

(f) State the contour interval shown on the map. [1 ]

(g) Ifyou were standing at the school and saw the clinic, in what [1]

direction are you looking at?

(h) Calculate the bearing ofthe clinic from school. [ 1]

(i) Calculate the straight-line distance ofpost office to clinic. Express [2]

your answer in km.

(j) Many buildings are found along river and road. Suggest possible [2]

reasons.

(k) What could be the main occupation ofthe people living in Zoro [2]

Town? Explain your answer.

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Part 2: Basic Techniques (5 marks)

18. Graph 1 shows different modes oftransport used in Town A.

Different modes of Transport used in

Town A
160 r
140 {
Average 12° j
number of 100 -
people 80
travelling 60
everyday 40 -\—
20

Bullock carts Buses Bicycles Cars Scooters

Mode oftransport

Graph 1
(a) State the mode oftransport that has an average of 120 people [1]

travelling every day.

(b) State the mode oftransport that is most commonly used in Town [2]

A. Suggest a reason for its popularity.

(c) Name one type oftransport that is available in Singapore but not [2]

in Town A. Explain your answer.

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 SECTION C: Structured Questions (30 x 2 = 60 marks)

Answer a total of two questions in this section on the writing paper provided.

Question 19 is a compulsory question.

Answer either Question 20 or Question 21.

Each question is awarded 15 marks.

19. (a) Figure 5 shows a weathering process.

Figure 5
(i) Identify the weathering process in Figure 5. [1]

(ii) Explain the weathering process identified in (ai). [4]

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 (b) Figure 6 is an article extract. Read the article and answer the following.

Aug 30, 2010

Volcano erupts again, 2 dead

TANAH KARO (Indonesia) - AN INDONESIAN volcano dormant for four centuries erupted for the second straight day
Monday, shooting clouds of hot ash more than a mile into the air and forcing 30,000 people to flee.

Some domestic airplanes had to be diverted because of poor visibility. Many villagers living along the slopes of Mount
Sinabung in North Sumatra province wore masks as they packed their belongings and headed to emergency shelters,
mosques and churches, said Andi Arief, a presidential adviser on disasters.

Their abandoned homes and crops were blanketed in gray soot and the air was thick with the smell ofsulfur.

While two people died - a 64-year-old woman from respiratory problems and a 52-year-old man from a heart attack -
it was too early to say if the volcano was to blame, said Priyadi Kardono of the National Disaster Management Agency.

Sinabung last erupted in 1600, so observers don't know its eruption pattern and admitted over the weekend they had
not monitored it closely before it started rumbling days ago in the lead-up to Sunday's first, less-powerful blast.

Hours later, the alert was raised to the highest level. Like other volcanoes along the Sumatra fault line - the meeting
point ofthe Eurasian and Pacific tectonic plates that have pushed against each other for millions ofyears - it has the
potential to be very destructive.

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Figure 6
(i) With reference to Figure 6 and studies made, explain three [6]

advantages and three disadvantages ofliving near volcanic areas.

(ii) Describe ways in which people adapt to living near volcanic areas. [2]

(iii) Explain the high number ofvolcanoes in Indonesia. [2]

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 Answer either Question 20 or Question 21

20. (a) Figure 7 shows human influence on an area in Brunei.

coastbacked by thick rainforest

until oil was discovered in 1929.
Sea Today, it is a town with a number
ofoil wells dotting thearea, and
an oil refinery capableofrefining
allof Brunei's petrol
-^ requirements.
Many modernhouses have

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been built tohouse the thousands
ofworkersand their families.
Goodroads have been
constructed, and shops and other
facilities such as hospitals,
schools and dubs have been
built.

Figure 7

(i) With reference to Figure 7, describe how humans have changed [3]
the physical environment ofSena.
(ii) Explain the reasons for the changes described in (ai). [3]

(iii) Explain how these changes described in (ai) might have negative [3]
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 (b) Figure 8 shows women in sub-Saharan Africa, carrying water from a lake, back to their
homes.

Figure 8
Using evidences from Figure 8, explain how the physical environment has [3]

influenced the way the people live.

(c) Explain why it is so important for us to protect the Earth and give one [2,1]

example ofhow we can protect the Earth.

21. (a) Figure 9 shows movement ofthe Earth around the Sun.

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 (ii) At which position (Y or Z) does the Northern Hemisphere [3]
experience summer? Explain your answer.
(iii) The shaded portions ofthe Earth represent night while the unshaded [3]

portions represent day. Explain how day and night occur.

(b) Figure 10 below shows the conditions of four planets.

Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter

Temperature 180°cto 482°c -10°ctol23°c -62°c
430°c
Atmosphere None 97% Only 1% of Mainly Helium
carbon Earth's and Hydrogen
dioxide atmosphere
and other 95% carbon
toxic gases dioxide
Water None Rains Largely frozen Extremely
Sulphuric at the poles little,
Acid especially in
vapour form
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With reference to Figure 10 and studies made, explain why human beings [4]

may not survive on the four planets.

(c) Explain one human activity and two natural hazards that will cause
damage to Earth. [3]
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Buildings an: also built along the river as it provides a
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(k) They can be fanncrs. There are many padi plantations. [2]
I. A 6. D 11. C
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3. B 8. B 13. B 18. (a) Bullock carts [I]
4. D 9. B 14. C
s. A 10. C IS. D (b) Bicycles with 150 people travelling every day. It is [2)
the cheapest compared to others.
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(c) Australia [I] 19. (a) (i) Freeze thaw action/Action of freezing water [I]
(d) Atlantic Ocean [I) (ii) • Water enters cracks when it rains/snow melts (4]
• Occur when temperatures fall low enough to freeze water
(e) Himalayas [I) expands, sets up stresses on rocks
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(b) 1cm in map represent S00m in real life shattered rocks break from main body
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(ii) • Put in place various emergency plans by providing [2] transport to escape -
as this is more efficient in saving (d) • Earth is the only planet on which lifecan exist [3]
lives • It provides us with materials that we need to live comfortably
• Drawn a volcanic map- guides people in building their homes • We can protect the Earth by reducing the amount ofwaste generated by using
recyclable shopping bags to carry groceries instead ofusing plastic bags.
• Build emergency shelters - to house people when property is
destroyed
Accept other plausible answers
• Alert system in place - so people can evacuate when there is
impending eruption
• Providing masks - to overcome breathing difficulties 21. (a) (i) A: Rotation [2]
B: Revolution
Any 2

(iii) It is along a fault line / plate boundaries (it) •Y [3]

Sumatra Fault line is the area where there is greatest • In June, position Y, the Northern Hemisphere experiences
summer because it is leaning/tilling towards the Sun.
impact / movement
Ring of fire • The Southern hemisphere experiences winter because it is leaning
away from the Sun.
Eurasian and Pacific tectonic plates
Moving towards each other
("») • TheEarth rotates from the west to caston its axis.
20. (a) (i) People have cleared the swamps and forests to harvest oil. [3] • When Earth rotates, the part facing the Sun receives the Sun's
People have built houses. rays and experiences day.
People have built roads. • The part facing away from the sun experiences night
(ii) People change the environment according to theirneeds. [3]

Eg deforestation to create land for housing. People need housing (b) (i) • Temperatures are cithertoo high (482"c) ortoo low (-62°c) to [4]
to stay support life.
E.g. people use petrol to fuel cars • There is lack ofwater on all planets.
E.g deforestation to create land for school as education is • There is large percentage ofhydrogen, helium and other toxic
important gases that cannot support life.
• The atmospheres ofthese planets do not support life.
(iii) • Loss offorest causes loss ofanimal habitats [3] • Humans need water, oxygen to survive.
• Air pollution due to excessive carbon dioxide not absorbed by *ifstudent explained by planets, its one mark per planet.
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• Factories releasing toxic gases into the atmosphere causing air • Volcanic eruption
pollution
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cool
• Adapts to dry conditions - carrying water from a lake to their homes, With explanation
absence of ready source ofwater
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DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL

Where discipline, determination, discernment, daring, & duty
become apart oflife.

MID-YEAR EXAMINATION 2013

SECONDARY 1 EXPRESS
GEOGRAPHY

2HRS 10th May 2013

0800-1000 FRIDAY

Instructions to candidates:
1. The paper consists of three sections.

a) Section A: MCQ

b) Section B: Map-Reading & Basic Techniques

c) Section C: Structured Questions

2. Candidates must answer ALL questions on the spaces provided in the question
paper.

3. The use of calculators is allowed.

Information for candidates:

The number ofmarks for each part-question is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each part
question. The total marks for this paper is 100 marks.

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Section A: MCQ [15 marks]

Answer all questions in this section by filling in the box on Page 6.

1. The study of Geography is about the interaction between .

A) human and physical environments

B) man-made and human environments

C) natural and physical environments

D) human and animal environments

2. Which of the following is not a component of the human environment?

A) Rubber plantation

B) Power lines

C) River

D) Canal

3. Which one of the following activities will least damage the environment?

A) Using water from the river to water the crops

B) Dumping untreated sewage into the sea

C) Building a beach resort

D) Throwing litter into the drains

4. Which of the following descriptions about the IKung Bushmen is NOT true?

A) They use simple tools to hunt for a living.

B) They make big changes to their environment in order to survive.

C) They use ostrich eggs to collect water.

D) They do not build permanent shelters as they are always on the lookout for food and water.

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Which of the following is in the correct order?

(i) (ii) (iii)

A) Core Mantle Crust
B) Crust Mantle Core
C) Mantle Crust Core
D) Crust Core Mantle

6. Which letter indicates the location of the Southern Ocean?

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8. Study the landforms below carefully.

Which of these landforms best represents a plain? A.

Figure 4

9. The horizontal lines on a grid map are called

A) axis

B) equator

C) northings

D) eastings

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B) scale

C) longitude

D) contour

11. The 0° latitude is also known as the

A) Tropic of Capricorn

B) Tropic of Cancer

C) Equator

D) North Pole

12. The action of running water commonly takes place in.

A) sandy beaches in Australia

B) deserts in Africa

C) rivers in Thailand

D) polar regions in Alaska

13. Maps

i-are tools used in planning ii- are sources

of information
iii- are used to calculate the distances between places accurately iv- are used
to record changes over time

A) i and iii only

B) ii and iv only

C) i, ii and iv only

D) all of the above

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A) hill

B) mountain

C) plateau

D) valley

Fill in the table below with your answers.

1. 4. 7. 10. 13.

2. 5. 8. 11. 14.

3. 6. 9. 12. 15.

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Map A

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a Express the scale as a statement. [1]

b Name a physical feature located in grid square 2813. [1]

c Identify the 4-figure grid reference of the sports complex. [1]

d Identify the 6-figure grid reference of the school. [1]

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f What is the direction of the school from Capers Motel? [1]

g What is the direction of Caravan Park from Capers Motel? [1]

h What is the bearing of Capers Motel from Caravan Park? [1]

i Calculate the distance of the track from Capers Motel to Capers' Bay. Give your [1]

answer in kilometers.
j Name two physical features that one can see if one stands on top of the sports [2]

complex and looks east.

Describe the slopes found in the grid square below. Give evidence for your [2]

answer.

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I What could be the main economic activity in the area? Use map evidence to [2] support your answer.

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17 The diagram below shows the 5 deadliest earthquakes and the magnitude of the Haiti and
Japan earthquakes.

Deadliestearthquakes
DEATHS YEAR LOCATION

830.000 1556 China

2 255.000 1976 China
t J) 228.000 2004 Sumatra*
4 200,000 1920 China
i 5 142.800 1923 Japan
•Triggered thetsunami of Dec '04

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The line above shows the magnitude ofthe earthquake measured in Richter Scale.

Diagram 1

a What is the magnitude of the earthquake that occurred in Haiti in 2010? [1]

b How many deaths were recorded during the earthquake in Japan in 1923? [1]

c Which country had the highest number of deaths? [1]

d Where do earthquakes usually take place? [2]

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1990s and 2000s.

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a What is Indonesia's percentage of deforestation in the 1990s? [1]

b Which country had a decrease in deforestation in the 2000s? [1]

c Which country had the lowest percentage of deforestation in the 1990s and 2000s? [1]

Describe a trend in deforestation as shown in the diagram above. Include evidence from the [2]
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Answer all questions in this section.

19a Study the figure below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

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i Identify landform X and identify the plate movement that has led to its formation. [2]

With the help of the diagram above, describe the formation of landform X. [4]

iii Name one example of landform X. [1]

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Thursday's eruption is just the latest in a series that have left at least 44 people dead since the
volcano became active on October 26.

The volcano has belched hot gas and debris for more than a week, and increasingly forceful eruptions
have sent ash raining down on communities up to 25 kilometers away. Many of those who live on the
volcano's slopes are used to sweeping ash from their floors and washing thick, grey soot from their crops
and trees.

Budi Utomo runs his family's guesthouse. He is not sure how badly the eruptions will hurt
businesses, because while some tourists stay away, others have come to see the exploding
volcano.

Daily weather reports refer to ash rain, which hits different sections of the city depending on the wind
direction. When a neighborhood gets hit, children get a break from school. People will start to become sick if
they breathe the dusty air for too long.

i Based on the excerpt above, identify and describe two negative impacts of Mt [4] Merapi's eruption.

Explain why people live near volcanoes despite the risks. [4]

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20b Study the figure below which shows a type of weathering process.

Figure 7

i Identify the weathering process found in the figure above. [1]

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21a Study the photographs carefully and answer the questions that follow.

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i Define 'physical' and 'human' environments. [2]

ii Describe how Man has changed the environment in Photograph B. [4]

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i Name one human activity that can damage earth. [1]

ii Give two reasons why the earth is fragile. [4]

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22a Study the photograph below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Photograph C

i Identify the type of photograph shown above. [1]

ii Describe both the human and physical features found in the: [4]

Foreground of the photograph:

Middle ground of the photograph:

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Before After

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i Identify the type of photograph shown above. [1]

ii Compare three differences that you can see in the photos before and after the [6]

earthquake.

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Section A:. MCQ [15 marks]

Answer all questions In this section.
(i)
1. The study of Geography is about the interaction between
(ii)
A) human and physical environments
{iii)

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B) man-made and human environments

C) natural and physical environments

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Which of the following is in the correct order?

0) human and animal environments
[A] (I) (ii) (ili)
A) Core Mantle Crust
B) Crust Mantle Core
2. Which of the following Is not a component of the human environment? C) Mantle Crust Core
A) Rubber plantation 0) Crust Core Mantle
8) Power lines [BJ
6. Which letter Indicates the location of the Southam Oceans?
C) River

O) canal

[C]
3. Which one of the following activities will least damage the environment?

A) Using water from the river lo water the crops

8) Dumping untreated sewage into the

sea C) Building a beach resort
D) Throwing litter into the drains Figure 2
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7. Which letter Indicates the location of the Australian Continent?

A) They use simple tools lo hunt for a living

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C) They use ostrich eggs to collect ater.

D) They do not build permanent shelters as they are always on the lookout
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8. Study the landforms below carefully. B) Tropic of Cancer

C) Equator
Which of these landforms best represents a plain?

B. 0) North Pole

[C]

12. The breakdown of rocks due to large changes in temperate commonly takes place in

A) sandy beaches in Australia

B) deserts in Africa

C) caves in Vietnam

D) polar regions in Alaska

[C]

13. Maps
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i-are tools used in planning

ID] ii- are source of information

iii- are used to calculate the distances between places accurately

9. The horizontal lines on a grid map are called. iv- are used to record changes over time

A) axis
A) i and only
iii

B) equator
B) ii and iv only

C) northings C) i. ii and iv only

D) eastings 0) all of the above

[D] [D]

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Map A

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X church

Y vegetables

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A) hill

B) mountain

C) plateau

D) valley

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[1]
a Express the scale in statement form.

1 cm represents 0.25km

b Name a physical feature located in grid square 2813. Ml

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Answer all questions in this section.

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g What is the direction of Caravan Park from Capers Motet? [1]

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j Name two physical features that one can see if one stands on top of the sports [2]

complex and looks east

Sea and stream

k Describe the slopes found in tr e grid square below. Give evidence for vour 12]

answer.

14 The line above shows the magnitude ofthe earthquake measuredin Richter Scale.

Diagram 1

13 a What is the magnitude of the earthquake that occurred in Haiti in 2010?

[1]
2! 2I 7.0 on the Richter Scale

Gentle slooes (11 Contour lines are widelv-spaced Ml b How many deaths were recorded during the earthquake in Japan in 1923?
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2000s.
Answer all questions in this section.
Percentage of Deforestation In the 1990s Percentage of Deforestation in the 2000s
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another Ml. The force of the collision causes some layers of the rock to buckle and
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 Erosion is the process of wearing down ofsurface materials Ml and moving them
from one place to another Ml.

Thursday's eruption is just the latest in a series that have left at least 44 people Describe the action ofwind on nocks. [5]
dead since the volcano became active on October 26. In deserts where there are few plants to hold the soil Ml. strong winds can carry

The volcano has belched hot gas and debris for more than a week, and large.amounts of sand Ml. The sand polishes and smoothens the surface of the
increasingly forceful eruptions have sent ash raining down on communities up rocks Ml. As sand is heavy, it cannot be blown very high,Into the air Ml. Hence.
to 25 kilometers away. Many of those who live on the volcano's slopes are used wind erosion tends to take place mainly at the base of the rocks. Ml
to sweeping ash from their floors and washing thick, grey soot from their crops
and trees. 20b Study the figure below which shows a type of weathering process.

Budi Utomo runs his family's guesthouse. He is not sure how badly the

eruptions will hurt businesses, because while some tourists stay away, others
have come to see the exploding volcano.
Dally weather reports refer to ash rain, which hits different sections of the city

depending on the wind direction. When a neighborhood gets hit, children get a
break from school. People will start to become sick if they breathe the dusty air
for too long.
Based on the excerpt above, identify and describe two negative impacts of Mt

Merapi's eruption.
It caused deaths HI with at least 44 people dead HI.

It disrupted school time Ml as school was forced to close due to the ash Ml,
It affected tourism/business HI as some tourists stayed away due to danger f11.
It affected health of the people HI as some people fell sick due to the dustv air. Identify the weathering process found in the figure above.
[1]
Accept all plausible answers. Action of freezing water.

Explain why people live near volcanoes despite the risks. [4]
There is very fertile soil produced bv volcanic ash HI and crops able.to grow well With help from Figure 7, describe the weathering process you have stated in ai.
[5]
and have good harvest [1], On a high mountain, water from melting snow or rain may enter cracks in rocks f11
It serves as a tourist attraction location f11 allowing the local people to earn monev At night, when,temperature falls below 0 degree Celsius, the water turns into ice
through tourism Ml
Ml. When it freezes. It expands and causes the cracks in the rocks to widen f11.
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Accept all plausible answers. liquid water Ml. The alternate freezing and melting causes the rocks to become
wider, eventually breaking apart Ml.

State two other causes of weathering.

Large changes in temperature Ml and action of water H).

20a 21a Study the photographs carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Define the term 'erosion'. 12]

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 Photograph A

Explain how the IKung bushmen in Photograph A have adapted to the [4]
environment

The !Kung bushmen used the resources around there such as leaves and mud Ml to build their huts Ml. Photograph B (Top: Singapore then and Bottom: Singapore now)

i Define 'physical' and 'human' environments. P]

The iKuna bushmen used simple tools such as sticks HI to build hunting weapons
III Physical environment — an environment that consists of physical features that occur naturally on
earth [1]
The 'Kuno bushmen used animal skin m to make clothing Ml.
Human environment - an environment that is formed when a physical environment is
changed as a result of human activities

ii State how Man has changed the environment in Photograph B. M

Man has changed the environment bv clearing the land Ml. buildina skyscraoers Ml. constructed roads
and carparks f11. planted new trees f1].

21c "We live in a fragile earth. Human activities and natural disasters can damage
earth."
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Deforestation/ pollution/ bumina of fossil fuels

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Accept all plausible answers.

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 ii Describe both the human and physical features of the: [4]
Give two reasons why the Earth is fragile. [4]

The Earth is our only home f11 and it can be damaged Mi Forearound of the photograph: Human - cars/bridoe Ml and Physical - hill/ rocks/ sea/cliff Ml

|n order for the Earth to continue to support life M], the Earth's resources
have to be used wisely Ml Middle ground of the photograph: Human - buildings/bridge [1] and Physical - sea, rock
landforms/diffs [1]
When we extract natural resources from our environment, we change the environment f11 and since the
components of the Earth's physical environment are interrelated, the change on our environment will have
an impact on us too Ml (Do not repeat answers)

Since Earth is the only olanet where life can exist Ml. we need to take care of our environment and
22b The photographs below are taken before and after a city was affected by an earthquake.
use resources responsibly so that future generations can survive

Before After

22a Study the photograph below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

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1Identifythetypeofphotographshown above .

Satellite tmape

ii Compare three differences that you can see in the photos before and after the [6]
Photograph C earthquake.

Before the earthauake. there are many buildings Ml After the earthquake, there
i Identify the type of photograph shown above. [1] are fewer buildings as manv have been destroyed [11,

Landscape photograph Before the earthauake. there are manv developed roads Ml. After the earthquake,
fewer developed roads can be seen [1].

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z Zhenghua Sec Sch Geography !Exp MYE 2013

SEC 1 EXP MYE 2013 ANS 1334 or 1333, the contour lines are most closet� s�aced in the grid square.

Section A j. State the highest physical feature on the map and give its height. [2m)
Mapwork (20marks) Spot height at. Robbers' Leap. 225m

1 Study the map and answer the following questions.

a. Name the element of the map labelled X, which explains the symbols on the· (1m] 2 Fig.2 shows an annual rainfall map of Singapore
map.

Legend

b. State the contour interval of the contour lines. (1m)

50m

C. State the four-figure grid reference of Lake Diamond. [1m]

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d. State the six-figure grid reference of the school. [1m)

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e. State the direction of the church from Lake Diamond. (1m] •A •D •C •0 locotO'IS

North-easUNNE
Fig. 1
f. State the bearing from the school to the Post Office. [1m]
a. Which area experiences the lowest average annual rainfall? [1m)
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g. Calculate the straight-line distance between the Police Station and the school [2m) b. State 3 areas which receive more than 2100mm of average annual rainfall
[2m)
Show your workings dearly. Express your answer In metres. Award 1 mark per location.

4.2cm/2 x 1 km=2. 1 km W,v,y,x

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h. Measure and calculate the length of the major road. Show your workings dearly. [2m] c. State which rea ex erienc the highest average annual rainfall and give
oriEi'example of how Singapore uses the area f r its water needs.
Express your ans er in metres.

7.3/2x1km=3.65km reservoirs in the area:

i.
State the 4 figure grid reference of the grid with the steepest slope on the [2m] Seletar Reservoir.

map and explain your answer.

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SECTION A: BASIC TECHNIQUE (Sm] SECTION B: Part 1 ATLAS (10 MARKS]

1. Study Figure A below and answer the fo((owing questions. 2. Study the Figure B below and answer the following
questions. ISO tSO IZD 90 60 JO
Name Distance from the Number Diameter
sun of moons (km)
(million kml
Mercurv 58 0 4 878
Venus 108 0 12 104
Earth 152 1 12 756
Mars 228 2 6 794
Jupiter 778 16 142 796
Salum 1427 23 120 660
Uranus 2870 15 51 118 0
Neptune 4497 8 49 528 2J.s s
Figure A
a. Which planet is the third largest in diameter? [1)

Uranus

b. Calculate the difference in diameter between the largest and smanest

planets. [1) 137918km
a. What is the line of latitude 23.5"5 known as? [1)
Tropic of Capricorn
c. Calculate the distances between the planets listed below and identify the one
with the longer distance: [3) b. What are the names of continents 'A' and '8'? [2]
i. Jupiter and Mercury 720000000km [1] A - North America
ii. Jupiter and Saturn 649000000km [1] B-Afrfca
Jupiter and Mercury [1]
c. What is the name of ocean 'C'? (1)
Marker's remark:;: lndlan Ocean
Students did generally well for this question, answering well for pan a & b. d. What is the name of the mountain range in continent 'D'?
However, students displayed high levels of carelessness for pan c. Majority (1)
did not take into account that the distance is in million km. No marks Andes Mountains
awarded if units are missing. °
e. Name the l nd mass found at 90 South of the equator.
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a,b & c. Majority of
Students did generally well for this question, answering well Antarctica correctly.
students fail to answer question d. Majority of students failed to spell
They were penalised if they misspelled by 2 letters eg Antartic [X]

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