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JUNIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION 2016

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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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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 manufacturingindustry 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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