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SING YIN SECONDARY SCHOOL
FIRST TERM TEST, 2014-2015
GEOGRAPHY
Form 6 Time allowed: 80 mins.
Full marks: 60
Section A: Multiple Choice (20 marks)
Answer all questions. Choose the best answer to each question.
1. Which of the following statements about the structure of the Earth are correct?
(1) The asthenosphere is thicker than the Earth’s crust.
(2) The lower mantle is in molten form.
(3) The outer core is less dense than the inner core.
A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)

2. Which of the following features is not formed by intrusive vulcanicity?

A. batholith B. dyke
C. laccolith D. lava plateau

3. Refer to the photograph below.

Which of the following descriptions about the feature shown in the above photograph are correct?
(1) The feature is formed by compressional force.
(2) Rock displacement has occurred.
(3) Faulting has occurred.
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. Refer to the figure below.

Which of the following statements are correct?

(1) Transform faults are found.
(2) Deep earthquakes usually occur here.
(3) Similar situation can be found at the East Pacific Ridge.
A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)

5. Which of the following pairs are correct?

Plate movement Example of earthquakes
(1) Plates move apart Earthquakes at the Hawaii Islands
(2) Plates move towards each other Earthquakes at the Philippines
(3) Plates slide past each other Earthquakes along San Andreas Fault in California
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 measures CANNOT alleviate the problems brought by industrial relocation?
A. developing new industries B. improving the business environment
C. lowering wages D. promoting vocational retraining

7. Which of the following are the benefits of industrial agglomeration?

(1) lowering production costs
(2) sharing supporting services
(3) enhancing industrial linkages
A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)

8. Which of the following are the characteristics of IT industry?

(1) Huge capital is needed in R&D process.
(2) The life cycle of the products is short.
(3) It is an energy-oriented industry.
A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)
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9. An IT transnational corporation establishes its production lines in a less developed country. Which
of the following are the possible impact to this country?
(1) improving the infrastructure
(2) increasing employment opportunities
(3) enhancing the transfer of technology
A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)

10. Refer to the two major iron and steel works (X and Y) in China in the map below.

Which of the following comparisons about the two major iron and steel works are correct?
X Y
(1) History of development Longer Shorter
(2) Reasons for the Near to local raw material Political consideration of
location supplies national safety
(3) Products For local use For export
A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)

11. Which of the following greenhouse gases and their sources are correctly matched?
Greenhouse gas Source
(1) methane landfill
(2) nitrous oxide nylon producing factory
(3) carbon dioxide thermal power plant
A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)
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12. Refer to the graph below which shows the global temperature anomalies from 1850 to 2010.

Which of the following statements are correct?

(1) Global warming has occurred since 1850.
(2) Global warming has worsened since 1980.
(3) The global temperature anomaly in 2010 is approximately +0.47℃.
A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)

13. Which of the following is a benefit of global warming?

A. increasing areas of tropical rainforest
B. increasing long-term fresh water supply
C. lengthening the growing season in low-latitude countries
D. reducing heating costs in temperate regions

14.

Which of the following are possible labels for the Y-axis in the above graph?
(1) Diurnal range of temperature
(2) Loss of long wave radiation
(3) Counter radiation
A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)
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15. How would global warming affect Area X in the map below?

(1) Opening up of new navigation routes

(2) Creating more farmland
(3) Easier access to mineral resources under the sea floor
A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)

16. What are the planetary winds in the region between 30N and 60N of the Equator?
A. North-easterlies B. South-westerlies
C. South-easterlies D. North-westerlies

17. Temperatures generally decrease with increasing latitudes. This is because of

(1) the declining angle of the sun.
(2) the longer distance that the sun’s rays pass through the atmosphere.
(3) the cold ocean currents.
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 changes in weather conditions when a cold surge is affecting Hong
Kong?
(1) Air pressure rises.
(2) Wind direction changes from northerly to southerly.
(3) Frontal rain may occur.
A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)
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19. Refer to the map below. Which of the following statements are correct?

(1) It shows the pattern of air pressure in July.

(2) The overhead sun shifts to the south of the Equator.
(3) Hong Kong experiences cold and dry offshore winds.
A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)

20. Refer to the saturation curve below. If the present temperature is 30°C and the air holds 30g/m3 of
water vapour, how many °C the temperature has to drop so that the relative humidity reaches 100%?

A. 5℃ B. 10℃
C. 15℃ D. 25℃
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Section B: Essay Questions (12 marks)

Answer ONE of the following questions.
1. Explain why tsunamis are a major tectonic hazard in the coastal areas of the Pacific Ocean. Discuss
the effectiveness of a warning system in reducing the damage caused by tsunamis. (12 marks)

2. Describe the possible adverse impact of global warming in Hong Kong. Discuss the effectiveness of
urban greening in reducing the adverse impact of global warming. (12 marks)

Section C: Data-based Questions (28 marks)

Answer all questions. Draw sketch maps and diagrams to supply additional, relevant information
when appropriate.

1. Table 1 shows the history of Company A, which produces soymilk drinks.

Year History
1940 - A plant began to operate in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island, to produce and retail soymilk
drinks
- The drinks were delivered door-to-door by bicycles
- The drinks had to be consumed within the day or it would spoil
1953 - By using high temperature sterilization to treat the drinks, no refrigeration was necessary.
Sales grew up rapidly
1962 - Relocated the production line to Kwun Tong, Kowloon
1975 - Introduced the new package of paper packs
- Introduced the UHT (Ultra Heat Treated) processing
- The drinks could be kept for months with their flavour and quality intact
- The business boomed
1987 - Relocated the head office and plant to Tuen Mun, the New Territories
1994 - Moved the plant to Shenzhen in the mainland
Table 1

(a) Refer to Table 1. Why did Company A set up its plant in Causeway Bay in the 1940s? (3 marks)
(b) (i) Briefly sum up the trend of industrial relocation of Company A between the 1960s
and 1980s. (1 mark)
(ii) Why did the industrial relocation in (b)(i) occur? (4 marks)
(c) Why does Company A still keep its head office in Hong Kong rather than relocating it to
the mainland? (2 marks)
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2. Figure 2a shows two sets of rainfall data, namely A and B. Figure 2b shows the locations of two
weather stations X and Y. Photograph 2c shows a weather phenomenon that commonly occurs in
one of the two weather stations.
Data set A
Data set B

Figure 2a Figure 2b

Photograph 2c (Photo credit: Dreamstime)

(a) Match the rainfall data sets A and B in Figure 2a with weather stations X and Y in Figure 2b.
(1 mark)
(b) Contrast the rainfall characteristics between weather stations X and Y in a table form. (4 marks)
(c) Explain the rainfall characteristics at weather station Y. (6 marks)
(d) Refer to Photograph 2c.
(i) Name the weather phenomenon. (1 mark)
(ii) At which weather station, X or Y, does this weather phenomenon commonly occur? (1 mark)
(iii) In which season does this weather phenomenon usually occur at the weather station
in (d)(ii)? Explain your answer. (5 marks)
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