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1 National 5 Geography Practice Exam Papers December 2017

2 SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 1 SECTION 1: PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTS Question 1 (a) Study the Ordnance Survey map extract (Item A) of the Pembroke Map area. Using grid references, describe the evidence shown on the map which suggests that the coastal scenery is created by coastal erosion. 4 (b) Explain the formation of a stack You may use a diagram(s) in your answer 4 2

3 Question 3 Diagram Q3A: Pembroke Map Area Diagram Q3B: Cross Section from GR to GR (a) Study the OS map of the Pembroke area Diagrams Q4A and Q4B. Match the letters (A, B, C and D) on the cross section above with the correct feature below: Cycle Path Railway A4139 Forestry National Trail 4 (b) The Pembrokeshire coast path attracts a lot of walkers to the area. Using map evidence, explain why. 4 3

4 Question 4 Diagram Q4: Land Uses in Different Landscapes Study Diagram Q4 above Choose one landscape type which you have studied. For the landscape type you have chosen describe, in detail, ways in which at least two of the land uses shown can be in conflict. 6 4

5 Question 5 Diagram Q5: Air Masses Affecting the British Isles Describe how a period with an Arctic maritime air mass in winter would affect the people of the British Isles. 3 5

6 Question 6 Diagram Q6A: Synoptic Chart for 1200, 5th January 2012 Diagram Q6B: Station Circles for 1200, 5th January 2012 Study Diagrams Q6A and Q6B Explain in detail the differences in weather conditions at Lerwick and Land s End on the 5 th January

7 SECTION 2: HUMAN ENVIRONMENTS Diagram Q7A: Buchanan Street, Glasgow (a) Study Diagram Q7A. For Glasgow, or any other city in the developed world which you have studied; (b) Give reasons for the changes which have occurred in the CBD 6 Explain the methods used to control urban sprawl 4 7

8 Question 8 Diagram Q8: Projected Urban Growth Study Diagram Q9 (a) Describe the trends shown on the graph 3 (b) Explain why some people in developing countries move from rural to urban areas. 6 8

9 Question 9 Table Q9: Selected Countries with a High Population Density Country People per square kilometre Bangladesh 1040 Taiwan 644 South Korea 492 Netherlands 400 India 378 United Kingdom 258 Study Table Q9 Referring to both human and physical factors, explain why some countries have a high population density 6 9

10 Question 10 Diagram Q10: World Population Growth Look at Diagram Q10 above. Explain why the population of developing countries is growing far more rapidly than that of developed countries 5 10

11 SECTION 3: GLOBAL ISSUES Question 11: Impact of Human Activity on the Natural Environment Diagram Q11: Amazon Deforestation per year, (a) Study Diagram Q11 Describe, in detail, the trends in deforestation between 1988 and (b) Explain the ways in which the destruction of the rainforest can be reduced 6 11

12 Question 12: Environmental Hazards Diagram Q12: Tropical Storms (a) Study Diagram Q12. Use the information in Diagram Q11 to describe, in detail, where tropical storms are found throughout the world. 4 (b) Explain, in detail, the ways in which aid can lessen the impact of environmental hazards. Your answer should refer to examples you have studied. 6 12

13 Question 14: Health Diagram Q14: Causes of Death in the UK, , ,000 Deaths per year 150, ,000 50, Year Coronary heart disease Cancer Respiratory diseases (a) Study Diagram Q14 Describe, in detail, the changes in death rates by disease from 1961 to (b) Explain the causes of either heart disease or cancer or asthma 6 13

14 SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2 SECTION 1: PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTS Question 1 (a) Study the Ordnance Survey map extract (Item A) of the Kingussie area. Using grid references, describe the evidence shown on the map which suggests that this is an area of upland glaciated scenery. 4 (b) Explain the formation of a corrie. You may use a diagram or diagrams in your answer 4 Question 2 (a) Describe the physical features of the River Spey and its valley from to where it leaves the map at (b) Explain the formation of a waterfall. You may use a diagram or diagrams in your answer 4 14

15 Question 3 Diagram Q3A: Selected Upland Land Uses Forestry Tourism & Recreation Farming Modern developments Land Uses in farming Renewable Energy Industry Water Storage Choose one of the land use types in Diagram Q3 For either a glaciated upland or coastal environment; Explain the economic and environmental impact of your land use 6 Question 4 The map area lies within the Cairngorms National Park. This was created in 2003 to protect the upland environment. For any upland area you have studied; Describe the methods used by National Park Authorities or other organisations to protect the environment 4 15

16 Question 5 Diagram 5A: Rainfall Map of Scotland Diagram 5B: Relief Map of Scotland Study Diagram 5A and Diagram 5B Explain the differences in rainfall patterns across Scotland 16 3

17 Question 6 Diagram Q6: Synoptic chart for 15 January 2010 Study Diagram Q6 (a) Describe the differences in the weather conditions between Belfast and Stockholm 4 (b) Give reasons for the differences in the weather conditions between the two locations 5 17

18 SECTION 2: HUMAN ENVIRONMENTS Question 7 Diagram Q7: Selected Land Use Zones in Birmingham Study the Ordnance Survey map extract (Item B) of the Birmingham area and Diagram Q7 above. (a) Give map evidence to show that part of the Central Business District (CBD) of Birmingham is found in grid square 0786 (b) Find Area X on Diagram Q7 and the map extract (Item B). Birmingham airport, a golf course, a business park and a housing area are found in Area X on the rural/urban fringe of Birmingham. Using map evidence explain why such developments are found there. (c) The Smith family are moving to the Birmingham area and have looked at two areas in which to buy a new house: Area Y (Balsall Heath and Sparkbrook) and Area Z (Highter s Heath and Drake s Cross). Which area should they choose? Give reasons for you answer 18

19 Question 8 Diagram Q8: A Shanty Town in a Developing World City Look at Diagram Q8 Describe the methods used to improve the quality of life in shanty town in developing countries. You should refer to examples you have studied. 5 19

20 Question 9 Diagram Q9: Population Pyramids for Kenya and the United States Look at Diagram Q9. Explain the differences between the population structures of Kenya and the United States. 6 20

21 Question 10 Table Q10: Selected Development Indicators Country Life expectancy (yrs) Access to safe drinking water (%) Literacy rate (%) % of workforce employed in agriculture Bolivia Chad Finland Mali Netherlands Uganda Study Table Q10. Choose two of the development indicators shown. For the two that you have chosen, explain, in detail, why they are useful in helping to show a country s level of development. 6 21

22 SECTION 3: GLOBAL ISSUES Question 11: Impact of Human Activity on the Natural Environment Diagram Q11: Oil Production in the North Slope, Alaska, (a) Study Diagram Q11 Describe, in detail, Alaskan oil production between 1981 and (b) Explain, in detail, the impact of human activities on the people and the environment of the tundra 6 22

23 Question 12: Environmental Hazards Diagram Q12: Distribution of Volcanoes (a) Study Diagram Q12 Describe, in detail, the distribution of volcanoes 4 (b) For any tropical storm or volcanic eruption you have studied; Explain, in detail, its impact on the people and the landscape 6 23

24 Question 14: Health Diagram Q14: Average Life Expectancy (years) (a) Study Diagram Q14 Describe, in detail, the differences in worldwide life expectancy. 4 (b) For either Malaria or Cholera or Kwashiorkor Explain the methods used to control the disease. 6 24

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