Figure 1 Major Tectonic Plates. a) What evidence is there that tectonic plates are able to move across the Earth s surface?

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1 1. Study the map below, Fig. 1, which shows the location of major tectonic plates, earthquake zones and volcanic areas. Figure 1 Major Tectonic Plates a) What evidence is there that tectonic plates are able to move across the Earth s surface? (2 marks) b) Suggest how tectonic plates are able to move. Use a diagram to help you. (3 marks) c) Describe and explain the relationship between the location of volcanoes and earthquakes shown in the map. (2 marks) Page 2 of 10

2 d) i) Where is the Ring of Fire situated? (½ mark) ii) Mark it on the map using a red colour. (½ mark) iii) Why is this area called the Ring of Fire? e) Complete the following table by naming the volcanoes numbered 1-3 on the map. State also in which continent they are found. (3 marks) Map Number Name of Volcano Continent Distinguish between a composite and a shield volcano. Include a diagram of each and state at which type of plate boundary they are commonly found. (8 marks) Composite Volcano Shield Volcano Diagram: Diagram: Description: Description: Page 3 of 10

3 3. Study the map below, Fig. 2, which shows details of the earthquake that struck Japan in a) Describe the impact of the earthquake on: i) People ii) The built up environment (2 marks) b) Explain why the earthquake in Kobe, Japan may have occurred. Include a diagram. (3 marks) Space for diagram: c) Suggest how the Japanese people might prepare for future earthquakes. (3 marks) Page 4 of 10

4 4. Fill in the blank spaces. (5 marks) i) A is used to record the strength of an earthquake. ii) The is the place underground where an earthquake starts. iii) The amount of energy released during an earthquake is measured by the. iv) is a primary effect of an earthquake. v) Waves radiating from the centre of an earthquake are called waves. 5. Study the photographs, which show the impact of the volcanic eruption of Mt. St. Helens in USA in i) Describe the impacts of the eruption shown by the photographs. (2 marks) ii) Suggest why Mt. St. Helens erupted in May (4 marks) Page 5 of 10

5 iii) Explain how volcanologists are able to predict volcanic eruptions with increasing accuracy (5 marks) 6. If the time at the Prime Meridian is noon what time is it at the following locations? i) Malta 15 East ii) Brazil 47 West iii) Japan 138 East iv) Mexico 99 West (4 marks) 7. Match the following descriptions of the population growth with the correct stage of the demographic transition model. (2½ marks) i) No increase or decrease in population ii) Very slow increase in population iii) Decrease in population iv) Rapid increase in population v) Slow increase in population Page 6 of 10

6 8. Using the following data draw a population pyramid on the graph paper provided. Age Males Females (5 marks) 9. Referring to the population pyramid drawn in question 8 above answer the following questions. i) Work out the total number of those aged 0-9. ii) Describe the characteristics of the pyramid. (4 marks) iii) Is the pyramid for an LEDC or an MEDC? Give reasons for your answer. (3 marks) 10. In the space provided draw a soil profile and label it using the following terms; (5 marks) Parent rock, B horizon, A horizon, humus, C horizon Page 7 of 10

7 11. Answer briefly the following questions about soil. i) Why is soil a vital resource? (2 marks) ii) What is another name for A horizon? iii) What is humus? Why is it important for the soil? (2 marks) iv) Name two factors which affect soil formation. v) What is soil erosion? vi) Name two causes of soil erosion. vii) Name two good farming methods which protect the soil from erosion. (2 marks) 12. i) Identify the five land use zones shown on the concentric circle land use model below. (2½ marks) ii) Who devised this model? Page 8 of 10

8 13. Answer briefly the following questions; i) What is the CBD? Mention 2 different land uses found in this zone. (2 marks) ii) Why do houses become bigger towards the suburbs? iii) What is a brownfield site? iv) What is urban sprawl? What has been done to stop it? (2 marks) v) Mention two problems of transport in the CBD? (2 marks) vi) What can be done to solve the problem of traffic in CBDs? Mention 2 solutions. (2 marks) 14. Refer to the OS Map of Wied Moqbol and answer the following questions. i) Give the four and six figure grid reference of the following letters marked on the map. 4-figure grid reference 6-figure grid reference A B C (3 marks) Page 9 of 10

9 ii) Calculate the distance from letter D to letter E in a straight line. iii) In the space provided draw a half scale map of the following grid squares: (3 marks) 5563, 5663, 5564, End of Paper Page 10 of 10