Mock exam paper A Section 2 Higher Level
PRE-JUNIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION, 2011
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GEOGRAPHY – HIGHER LEVEL
SECTION 2
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SECTION 2 (90 MARKS) Answer three questions |
SECTION 1 of this paper is on a separate folder, where spaces are provided for your answers.
Please remember to return your completed Section 1 folder with your answer book.
- The Earth’s Crust
- Volcanoes
- Name one advantage and one disadvantage of volcanoes.
(2)
- With the aid of a diagram, explain how volcanoes are formed.
(8)
- Rocks
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Look at the picture above and answer the following questions:
- Where in Ireland would you expect to find this landscape?
(1)
- What type of rock is shown in the photograph?
(1)
- Identify the landforms (A and B) shown in the photograph.
(2)
- Describe two ways in which rocks may be of economic use to people
(6)
- Human Interaction
Describe two ways in which humans try to control/manage rivers or coastal areas.
(10)
2. AGENTS OF EROSION
Answer EITHER Glaciation OR Coasts
Glaciation – The Work of Ice
A. Feature of glacial erosion Name one feature of glacial erosion and with the aid of a diagram, explain how it was formed. (10) B. Feature of glacial deposition Name one feature of glacial deposition and with the aid of a diagram, explain how it was formed. (10) C. Glaciation and People (i) Name and briefly explain one way that people benefit from the results of glaciation. (5) (ii) Name and briefly explain one disadvantage of the results of glaciation (5) |
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Coasts – The Work of the Sea
A. Feature of coastal erosion Name one feature of coastal erosion and with the aid of a diagram, explain how it was formed. (10) B. Feature of coastal deposition Name one feature of coastal deposition and with the aid of a diagram, explain how it was formed. (10) C. Coasts and People (i) Name and briefly explain one way that people use coastal areas. (5) (ii) Name and briefly explain one way that people pollute coastal areas. (5) |
3. Geographical Mix
Answer any three of the questions A to D
3A. Global Warming
- In the diagram above, which country produces the mo...