Senior Secondary Exploring Geography (Second Edition)

Part Test 1: Opportunities and risks

Senior Secondary Geography Test

Name: _________________________ ( ) Class:_________ Date:_________________

Total marks: 40 marks

Time allowed: 1 hour 10 minutes
This paper consists of THREE sections. Answer all questions in Sections A, B and
C.
Write all your answers on the answer sheet provided.

SECTION A: Multiple-choice questions

(10 marks; suggested time: 10 minutes)

1 Which of the following are the correct labels for W, X, Y and Z?

W X Y Z
A Oceanic lithosphere Continental lithosphere Slab pull Ridge push
B Oceanic lithosphere Continental lithosphere Ridge push Slab pull
C Continental lithosphere Oceanic lithosphere Slab pull Ridge push
D Continental lithosphere Oceanic lithosphere Ridge push Slab pull

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2 The diagram below shows a landform.

Which of the following is/are the process(es) of its formation?

1 Compression
2 Faulting
3 Erosion
A 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3

3 Which of the following descriptions about Mountain belt X are correct?

1 Shearing force forms Mountain belt X.

2 Folding occurs at this belt.
3 It is mostly found along the convergent plate boundary.
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 Which of the following internal forces and the resultant landforms is/are correctly matched?
Internal force Resultant landform
1 Compressional force Ocean trench
2 Tensional force Mid-oceanic ridge
3 Shearing force Reverse fault
A 2 only
B 1 and 2 only
C 1 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3

5 Which of the following descriptions about divergent plate boundaries are correct?
1 All divergent plate boundaries are found under the sea.
2 The land is getting older from the divergent plate boundaries.
3 The East Pacific Rise is an example of landform formed at divergent plate boundaries.
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 comparisons about the Hawaiian Islands and the Philippines is/are
correct?
Hawaiian Islands The Philippines
1 Formed within a plate Formed at convergent plate boundary
2 A chain of volcanic islands following the Volcanic islands parallel to an ocean trench
direction of plate movement
3 All volcanoes are active Volcanoes on the islands are all extinct
volcanoes
A 1 only
B 1 and 2 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3

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7 Which of the following are the correct labels of X?

1 Distance from the sea

2 Population density
3 Depth of coastal water
4 Level of development
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 4 only
D 3 and 4 only

8 Refer to the photograph below.

Building X

How can Building X minimize the impacts of earthquakes?

1 It can accurately predict and monitor the occurrence of earthquake.
2 The stepped profile of the building is resistant to shaking.
3 It is designated as an evacuation centre during earthquakes.
A 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3

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9 Which of the following measures can be taken by less developed countries to minimize the
negative impacts of tectonic hazards?
1 Education
2 Earthquake drills
3 Land use planning
4 Migration of people to other countries
A 2 and 4 only
B 1, 2 and 3 only
C 1, 3 and 4 only
D 1, 2, 3 and 4

10 Refer to the photograph below which shows a power generation activity in Iceland.

Which of the following conditions may have favoured the activity?

1 Active volcanic activity
2 Abundant supply of flat land
3 Proximity to the ocean
A 1 only
B 1 and 2 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3

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SECTION B: Data/Skill-based structured question

(18 marks; suggested time: 30 minutes)

Figure 1a shows the distribution of active volcanoes in the world. Figure 1b shows the information
about a volcanic activity in Japan.

Figure 1a

A submarine volcano erupted near Nishino-shima to the south of Tokyo, Japan in November 2013. It produced
a new island of 38 metres in elevation. No death and injury was reported.

Nishino-shima
New
island

Credit: NASA

Figure 1b

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a Refer to Figure 1a.

i Name plates A, B and C. (3 marks)
ii Describe the distribution of active volcanoes. (3 marks)
b Refer to Figures 1a and b.
i Compare and contrast the formation of Iceland and the new island mentioned in Figure 1b.
(6 marks)
ii Explain why the volcanic eruption mentioned in Figure 1b is not a threat to Japan.
(3 marks)
c There are many active volcanoes in Japan. Evaluate the effectiveness of preparing volcanic
hazard-zone maps to reduce the risks caused by volcanic eruptions in Japan. (3 marks)

SECTION C: Short essay question

(12 marks; suggested time: 30 minutes)

Explain the occurrence of tsunamis in the Pacific Ocean. Discuss the effectiveness of tsunami-proof
designs in reducing the negative impacts of tsunamis in the Pacific.

END OF PAPER

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Senior Secondary Geography Test

Answer Sheet

SECTION A: Multiple-choice questions (10 marks)

1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10

SECTION B: Data/Skill-based structured question (18 marks)

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SECTION C: Short essay question (12 marks)

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