Scrúduithe na Sryan Bruen Sryan Bruen Examinations JUNIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION 2016 ____________________________

GEOGRAPHY – HIGHER LEVEL SECTION 2 – LONG QUESTIONS (90 marks)

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FRIDAY, 3 JUNE – MORNING, 9.30 – 11.30

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NOTE: SECTION 2 OF THIS PAPER IS SUPPLIED SEPARATELY

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SECTION 2 (90 marks) Answer any THREE questions.

Question 1. SHAPING EARTH’S CRUST

A. Weathering With the aid of a labelled diagram, explain the formation of an example of Mechanical Weathering. (10)

B. Mass Movement (i) With the aid of a labelled diagram, describe the effects of a mass movement you have studied. (5) (ii) Explain TWO factors that influence mass movement. (5)

C. The Sea / Glaciation (i) Name an example of Coastal Erosion / Glacial Erosion you have studied. (2) (ii) With the aid of a labelled diagram, describe how your named Coastal Erosion / Glacial Erosion is formed. (8)

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Question 2. THE RESTLESS ATMOSPHERE & CLIMATE

A. Climatic Factors The following factors all influence Climate in someway:

Latitude Distance from the sea Prevailing wind Aspect Altitude

Explain how THREE of these factors influence climate. (10)

B. Types of Climate and Tourism (i) Describe the characteristics of any Warm climate you have studied. (6) (ii) Explain ONE positive effect and ONE negative effect of Tourism on any country. (4)

C. Global Warming (i) Describe TWO possible causes of Global Warming. (6) (ii) Describe ONE impact Global Warming has on Ireland. (4)

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Question 3. GEOGRAPHICAL MIX

Answer any THREE of the questions 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D.

A. SECONDARY ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES (i) Name a manufacturing industry you have studied. (1) (ii) Explain how any THREE of the following factors influence the location of this industry you have studied. (9)

Government policies Markets Transport Labour Services

B. URBANISATION (i) Name a world city you have studied. (1) (ii) State THREE functional zones of your studied city. (9)

C. AN UNEQUAL WORLD (i) Explain how drought has hindered the development of one named developing country. (6) (ii) Explain how unfair trading may be a cause of poverty in the developing world. (4)

D. IRRIGATION “Some countries use large irrigation schemes to help overcome problems associated with water shortages” (i) Name one large scale irrigation scheme you have studied. (2) (ii) Describe ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage of that irrigation scheme.(8)

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Question 4. POPULATION

A. POPULATION PYRAMIDS

Pyramid A Pyramid B

(i) Which pyramid is of a developing country? (4) (ii) Explain how this pyramid is of a developing country. (6)

B. POPULATION DENSITY

(i) According to the map above, is Germany densely populated? (2) (ii) Explain TWO factors that influence the population of a country. (8)

C. MIGRATION

(i) Explain the difference between Migration and Emigration. (2) (ii) With reference to an example you have studied, explain the term ‘Organised Migration’. (8)

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Question 5. ORDNANCE SURVEY MAP & AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH

A. SKETCH MAP (i) Draw a sketch map of Drogheda shown on the OS map and include the following: (12)

Golf course Coastline Built up area of Bettystown Railway line Youth hostel

B. LAND USE (i) Why do you think Drogheda developed at this particular location? (4) (ii) Give THREE examples of recreational use with reference to the OS map and the Aerial Photograph. (6)

C. COMMUTING Explain two ways how Drogheda tries to reduce traffic congestion. (8)

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