2001-CE

GEOG
HONG KONG EXAMINATIONS AUTHORITY

PAPER 2

HONG KONG CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION EXAMINATION 2001

GEOGRAPHY PAPER 2 (MULTIPLE-CHOICE)

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There are 60 questions in this paper.

Questions 1 to 10 refer to the map extract of Hong Kong provided.
1.

92

95

79

76

The above figure shows a sketch diagram of the area bounded by eastings 92 and 95, and northings 76 and
79. The representative fraction of the sketch diagram is
A.
B.
C.
D.
2.

Which of the following means of transport can be found in grid square 0781?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Light Rail Transit

expressway
foot path
secondary roads
A.
B.
C.
D.

3.

1 : 5 000.
1 : 10 000.
1 : 15 000.
1 : 40 000.

(1), (2) and (3) only

(1), (2) and (4) only
(1), (3) and (4) only
(2), (3) and (4) only

Which of the following places is not intervisible when standing at the trigonometrical station at 946770?
A.
B.
C.
D.

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Pearl Island (079763)

Country Park Management Centre (948808)
The church at Tseng Tau Tsuen Chung Tsuen (066798)
Wong Nai Tun Reservoir (929801)

4.

Calculate the average gradient of the footpath from the fire lookout (084789) to the T-junction (917779)
near So Kwun Wat Tsuen.
A.
B.
C.
D.

5.

What kind of settlements can be found in grid square 0782?

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

squatters
dispersed settlements
nucleated villages
military camps
A.
B.
C.
D.

6.

1 in 2.5
1 in 4.5
1 in 6.5
1 in 8.5

(1), (2) and (3) only

(1), (2) and (4) only
(1), (3) and (4) only
(2), (3) and (4) only

Based on the map evidence, factors favourable to the farming activities at So Kwun Wat Tsuen (9177)
include
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

good accessibility
fertile soil
abundant water supply
low lying flatland

A.
(1) and (4) only
B.
(2) and (3) only
C.
(1), (3) and (4) only
D.
(2), (3) and (4) only
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7.

The highest point in the area to the east of easting 93 is about

A.
B.
C.
D.

8.

223 m.
267 m.
297 m.
344 m.

Which of the following places are suitable for carrying out outdoor, informal and user-oriented activities?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

065792
062806
078767
082768
A.
B.
C.
D.

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(1), (2) and (3) only

(1), (2) and (4) only
(1), (3) and (4) only
(2), (3) and (4) only

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9.

Which of the following urban processes might have occurred to the west of easting 92?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

urban sprawl
urban redevelopment
squatter clearance
reclamation
A.
B.
C.
D.

10.

(1) and (4) only

(1), (2) and (3) only
(2), (3) and (4) only
(1), (2), (3) and (4)

Which of the following sketches best represents the relative height of Castle Peak Road (930760) and
Tuen Mun Highway (926760)?
A.

B.
Height

Height
Tuen Mun Highway

Castle Peak Road

Castle Peak Road

West

East

Tuen Mun Highway

West

East

D.

C.

Height

Height
Tuen Mun Highway

Castle Peak Road

West

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Tuen Mun Highway

West

East

Castle Peak Road

East

The frequent earthquakes and volcanic activities in Japan are caused by the collision of which of the
following plates?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Eurasian Plate
Pacific Plate
Philippine Plate
Indo-Australian Plate
A.
B.
C.
D.

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(1), (2) and (3) only

(1), (2) and (4) only
(1), (3) and (4) only
(2), (3) and (4) only
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12.

At which one of the following plate boundaries can an ocean trench be found?
A.
B.
C.
D.

constructive zone
subduction zone
co-existent zone
collision zone

13.

Refer to the photograph above. Which of the following descriptions of the feature shown are correct?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

It is formed by compression.
It is formed by uplifting.
It is made up of sedimentary rock.
It is an overthrust fold.
A.
B.
C.
D.

(1) and (3) only

(1) and (4) only
(2) and (3) only
(2) and (4) only

14.

Land surface
Rock
mass
(1)

(2)
f

(3)
f

(4)
f

(5)
f

f = Fault line
If tension is acted on the rock mass shown above, block mountains can be found in areas marked
A.
B.
C.
D.
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(1), (2) and (4) only

(1), (3) and (5) only
(2), (4) and (5) only
(3), (4) and (5) only
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Mean annual
temperature ()

15.

20

10
0

-10
-20

S
0

1 000
2 000
Mean annual rainfall (mm)

Refer to the figure above. The most likely weathering processes that may occur at Q are
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

block disintegration
exfoliation
biological weathering
spheroidal weathering
A.
B.
C.
D.

(1) and (2) only

(3) and (4) only
(1), (2) and (3) only
(1), (2), (3) and (4)

16.

Which of the following factors may lead to the kind of weathering shown in the above photograph?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

a great diurnal range of temperature

the absence of vegetation cover
the coarse-grained texture
the existence of joints
A.
B.
C.
D.

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(1), (2) and (3) only

(1), (2) and (4) only
(1), (3) and (4) only
(2), (3) and (4) only
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17.

Which of the following features are formed as a result of mass movement?

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

gullies
meanders
screes
terracettes
A.
B.
C.
D.

(1) and (2) only

(3) and (4) only
(1), (3) and (4) only
(1), (2), (3) and (4)

18.

Refer to the photograph above. Which of the following measures are effective in preventing landslides?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

planting of trees to bind the soil

draining of excessive rainwater
building of retaining walls
accelerating surface runoff

A.
(1) and (2) only
B.
(3) and (4) only
C.
(2), (3) and (4) only
D.
(1), (2), (3) and (4)
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Questions 19 and 20 refer to the figure below.

19.

Which of the following best matches X, Y and Z?

A.
B.
C.
D.

20.

granite
tuff
rhyolite
porphyry

marble
porphyry
granite
granite

rhyolite
granite
tuff
rhyolite

Which of the following are characteristics of the rock found at X?

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

The rate of cooling was slow during its formation.

The texture of the rock is coarse.
It is resulted from lava flow.
Flowlines may be found.
A.
B.
C.
D.

21.

(1) and (2) only

(3) and (4) only
(1), (2) and (3) only
(2), (3) and (4) only

Which of the following types of rock is usually found around the mid-ocean ridges in the Atlantic Ocean?
A.
B.
C.
D.

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granite
limestone
basalt
shale

22.
River
A
A

Granite

Porphyry

Refer to the diagram above. What features will develop at location A?

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

gorge
waterfall
rapid
meander
A.
B.
C.
D.

23.

(1) and (2) only

(1) and (4) only
(2) and (3) only
(3) and (4) only

Which of the following may lead to the appearance of surface runoff on a slope?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Planting of many trees on the slope

Presence of impermeable rocks on the slope surface
Steep gradient of the slope
Construction of roads on the slope
A.
B.
C.
D.

(1), (2) and (3) only

(1), (2) and (4) only
(1), (3) and (4) only
(2), (3) and (4) only

24.

Feature X in the above diagram is a

A.
B.
C.
D.
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sand spit.
sand bar.
beach.
tombolo.
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26.

In which of the following river cross-sections can the highest mean velocity be found?
A.

B.

C.

D.

Which of the following statements about the diagram below is true?

(1)
(2)
(3)

If X is taller, Y will be wider.

If Y is wider, X will retreat more slowly.
There is no relationship between X and Y.
A.
B.
C.
D.

(1) only
(2) only
(3) only
(1) and (2) only

X
Cliff
Y

Sea
level
Wave-cut platform

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27.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the different processes in the water cycle?
B.

River discharge

Underground storage +

A.

Precipitation

Precipitation

+
Evaporation

River discharge

Evaporation

28.

D.
+

C.

Infiltration

Which of the following biotic components are involved in trophic level T2 as shown in the diagram
below?
T4
T3
T2
T1

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

producer
primary consumer
secondary consumer
decomposer
A.
B.
C.
D.

29.

(1) and (2) only

(3) and (4) only
(1), (2) and (3) only
(1), (2), (3) and (4)

Which of the following best represents the system of shifting agriculture in a tropical rainforest?

A.
B.
C.
D.
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Input

Process

Output

sunshine
capital
land
rainfall

irrigation
seeding
deforestation
harvesting

food crop
tropical crop
domestic animal
yam

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30.

Which of the following account for the deep soil in a tropical rainforest?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

a lot of humus
abundant rainfall
active chemical weathering
high temperature
A.
B.
C.
D.

(1), (2) and (3) only

(1), (2) and (4) only
(1), (3) and (4) only
(2), (3) and (4) only

31.

The South-east Asian cities shown in the above map have recorded Air Pollution Indexes exceeding 200.
Which of the following is the main cause of the problem?
A.
B.
C.
D.
32.

green-house effect
forest fire
El Nio phenomenon
strong uprising air current

Which of the following conditions are required for the occurrence of condensation?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

presence of condensation nuclei

100% relative humidity
temperature below 0
strong convective currents
A.
B.
C.
D.

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(1) and (2) only

(1) and (4) only
(3) and (4) only
(1), (2), (3) and (4)

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33.

Height
- 30km

As the air rises, it expands.

- 15km

Warm air rises

Sea
level

The above diagram can best explain

A.
B.
C.
D.
34.

The elevation of cloud base varies seasonally in Hong Kong. The cloud base is higher in autumn because
A.
B.
C.
D.

35.

the formation of clouds.

a decrease of temperature with height.
a decrease of relative humidity with height.
an increase of air pressure with height.

the relative humidity is low.

the diurnal range of temperature is large.
the amount of condensation nuclei is small.
the uprising air current is strong.

In Hong Kong, precipitation in winter is usually caused by the presence of

A.
B.
C.
D.

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a warm front.
a cold front.
a trough.
an anticyclone.

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36.

Isohyet in mm
Which of the following can best explain the distribution pattern of rainfall shown in the figure above?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

distribution of vegetation
distribution of hills
direction of prevailing winds
distance from the sea
A.
B.
C.
D.

(1) and (2) only

(1) and (4) only
(2) and (3) only
(3) and (4) only

37.

28th May

29th May

30th May

1004

996

1002

Wind speed (m/s)

21

28

22

Temperature ( )

25

24

24

Rainfall (mm)

18

36

34

Pressure (hPa)

Study the table above which shows the weather data on three consecutive days in Hong Kong. The
changes in weather conditions were most likely caused by the passage of
A.
B.
C.
D.

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an anticyclone.
a high pressure ridge.
a low pressure trough.
a tropical depression.

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38.

Which of the following account(s) for the larger amount of clouds in urban areas than in rural areas?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

greater amount of carbon monoxide in the atmosphere of the urban areas

greater amount of ozone in the atmosphere of the urban areas
greater amount of particulates in the atmosphere of the urban areas
greater amount of water vapour in the atmosphere of the urban areas
A.
B.
C.
D.

39.

(3) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (4) only
(1), (2) and (4) only

Which of the following are correct comparisons between advection fog and frost?

Advection fog

Frost

(1)

Time of most frequent occurrence

summer

winter

(2)

Place of most frequent occurrence

on sea surface

on ground surface

(3)

Process

condensation

freezing

(4)

State of water

gas

solid

A.
B.
C.
D.

(2) and (3) only

(1), (2) and (4) only
(1), (3) and (4) only
(1), (2), (3) and (4)

40.

Refer to the map above. Which of the following comparisons between regions X and Y are correct?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

X is densely populated and Y is sparsely populated

X is lacking in mineral resources and Y is rich in mineral resources
X receives the largest amount of rainfall and Y receives the smallest amount of rainfall
X is an extensive lowland and Y is an inland basin
A.
B.
C.
D.

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(1) and (4) only

(1), (2) and (3) only
(2), (3) and (4) only
(1), (2), (3) and (4)

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Population density

41.

City centre

Distance from city centre

The above figure shows the changes in the distribution of population density in a city. The factors for the
changes are
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

high land value at city centre

poor accessibility of suburbs
overcrowding near city centre
high level of pollution near city centre
A.
B.
C.
D.

(1) and (2) only

(1), (3) and (4) only
(2), (3) and (4) only
(1), (2), (3) and (4)

42.

The above photograph shows a farming activity in the New Territories.

descriptions are correct?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

availability of water for irrigation

small farm size
reliance on manual labour
farmland located on alluvial plain
A.
B.
C.
D.

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(1) and (2) only

(3) and (4) only
(1), (2) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (4) only
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Which of the following

43.

In recent years, rice production in Zhu Jiang Delta has been decreasing. The reasons are
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

booming of the property market

conversion of rice cultivation into market gardening
flourishing of rural enterprises
low profit of rice production
A.
B.
C.
D.

(1) and (3) only

(1), (2) and (4) only
(2), (3) and (4) only
(1), (2), (3) and (4)

44.

Refer to the map above. The favourable factors for choosing place X to set up a cyber port are
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

proximity to university
sheltered location
proximity to urban area
ease of planning
A.
B.
C.
D.

45.

(1), (2) and (3) only

(1), (2) and (4) only
(1), (3) and (4) only
(2), (3) and (4) only

What are the locational characteristics of the software compiling industry?

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

market orientation
raw material orientation
capital orientation
labour orientation
A.
B.
C.
D.

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(1), (2) and (3) only

(1), (2) and (4) only
(1), (3) and (4) only
(2), (3) and (4) only
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46.

Refer to the map above. In recent years, the iron and steel industry at P has encountered quite a number of
difficulties. These include
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

outdated equipment
gradual exhaustion of raw materials
inadequate labour force
keen market competition
A.
B.
C.
D.

47.

In the course of planning for the redevelopment of the old Kai Tak Airport, if restriction is imposed on the
height of buildings along the coasts, this can safeguard the
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

skyline
coastline
quality of air
scenery of Victoria Harbour
A.
B.
C.
D.

48.

(1), (2) and (3) only

(1), (2) and (4) only
(1), (3) and (4) only
(2), (3) and (4) only

(1) and (3) only

(1) and (4) only
(2) and (3) only
(2) and (4) only

Which of the following are the major factors affecting the degree of urbanization in a country?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

size of the urban area

population growth in the urban area
number of million cities
rural-urban migration
A.
B.
C.
D.

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(1) and (3) only

(2) and (4) only
(1), (2) and (4) only
(2), (3) and (4) only

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49.

Participating in a field trip to Ma Shi Chau Special Area can be described as

A.
B.
C.
D.

High

Intensity of heat island effect

50.

informal, resource-oriented and active.

formal, user-oriented and passive.
formal, resource-oriented and active.
informal, user-oriented and passive.

Low
Level of industrialization

High

Refer to the figure above. Which line shows the correct relationship between the intensity of the heat
island effect and the level of industrialization?
A.
B.
C.
D.
51.

a
b
c
d

Which of the following natural hazards are caused by meteorological factors?

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

flooding
tsunami
landslide
forest fire
A.
B.
C.
D.

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(1) and (4) only

(2) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (4) only
(1), (3) and (4) only

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52.

Submarine soil containing excessive toxic chemicals

Which of the following account for the serious water pollution in the dotted areas?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

stagnant water flow

effluent discharged from factories
busy sea transport
rapid development of new town
A.
B.
C.
D.

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(1) and (2) only

(1) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (4) only
(2), (3) and (4) only

In recent years, the level of E.coli contained in the Shing Mun River Channel is extremely high. The
major reasons are
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

farm wastes discharged into the Channel

domestic effluent discharged into the Channel
industrial effluent discharged into the Channel
huge volume of river water being trapped by the Shing Mun Reservoir
A.
B.
C.
D.

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(1), (2) and (3) only

(1), (2) and (4) only
(1), (3) and (4) only
(2), (3) and (4) only

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54.

In order to solve the pollution problems associated with the use of coal in generating electricity
companies in Hong Kong will increase the use of
A.
B.
C.
D.

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the transport routes can be changed more readily

oil pipelines can be installed both on land and sea
cheaper operation costs
causing no disturbance to the ecological environment
A.
B.
C.
D.

(1) and (4) only

(2) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (3) only
(2), (3) and (4) only

Which of the following descriptions of nuclear power are correct?

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Nuclear plants must be built in the continental interior.

The life span of a nuclear plant can be as long as 25 years.
Nuclear power requires only a small amount of raw materials.
The maintenance cost of a nuclear plant is high.
A.
B.
C.
D.

57.

petroleum.
hydro-electric power.
natural gas.
solar energy.

What are the advantages of using oil pipelines to transport oil over using oil tankers?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

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, the power

(1), (2) and (3) only

(1), (2) and (4) only
(1), (3) and (4) only
(2), (3) and (4) only

Which of the following descriptions of renewable energy resources is/are correct?

All renewable energy resources
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

are non-exhaustible.
have regular distribution patterns.
can be recycled and reused.
are easy to exploit.
A.
B.
C.
D.

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(1) only
(2) only
(3) and (4) only
(1), (2), (3) and (4)

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58.

(1)

(2)

Labour

Capital

Capital

Labour

Land

Land

Output

Output

(3)

(4)

Capital

Labour

Land

Output

Output

Which of the above diagrams can represent intensive farming?

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Capital

Land

(Size of circle represents intensity of the input)

A.
B.
C.
D.

Labour

(1) only
(2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (4) only

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Questions 59 and 60 refer to the diagram below, which shows the expansion of the CBD on Hong Kong Island.

Victoria Harbour

Sheung
Wan

Central
District

Wanchai

Mid-levels

59.

Which of the following two directions of expansion are NOT significant?

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Northward
Southward
Eastward
Westward
A.
B.
C.
D.

60.

(1) and (2) only

(1) and (4) only
(2 )and (3) only
(3) and (4) only

Which of the following is a correct description of the expansion of the CBD but has not been shown in the
diagram?
A.
B.
C.
D.

upward : conversion of old buildings to skyscrapers

downward : construction of underground shopping mall
seaward : development on the reclaimed land
hillward : development of high-class residential buildings

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2001 Geography Paper 2

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10.
11.
12.
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14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

Key
D
D
C
C
A

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D
D
B
D
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B
A
B
B
B
C
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B
B

Question No.

Key

31.
32.
33.
34.
35.

B
A
B
A
B

36.
37.
38.
39.
40.

C
D
A
A
A

41.
42.
43.
44.
45.

B
C
D
C
C

46.
47.
48.
49.
50.

B
B
B
C
B

21.
22.
23.
24.
25.

C
C
D
D
A

51.
52.
53.
54.
55.

D
A
D
C
B

26.
27.
28.
29.
30.

B
A
A
D
D

56.
57.
58.
59.
60.

D
A
C
A
A

Source of Map Extracts

2001

Survey of Mapping Office,

Lands Department

1:20 000

Series HM20C Sheet 6