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2021-MOCK
GEOG
PAPER 1 ST STEPHEN’S COLLEGE CLASS CLASS NO.

MOCK EXAMINATION 2021

GEOGRAPHY PAPER 1

1:00 – 3:30 pm (2 ½ hours)

This paper must be answered in English

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper consists of THREE sections:

Section A - consists of 20 multiple-choice questions. Answer ALL questions in this section.

Section B - consists of a fieldwork-based question (Question 1) and 4 data / skill-based structured

questions (Questions 2 to 5).
Attempt any TWO questions only in this section.

Section C - consists of 3 short essay questions (Questions 6 to 8).

Attempt any ONE question only in this section.

2. Draw sketch maps and diagrams to supply additional, relevant information when appropriate.

3. A map extract and an insert are provided.

4. Answers to Section A should be marked on the Multiple-choice Answer Sheet. Answers to Sections B and C
should be written in the Answer Book provided. In the Answer Book, start each question (not part of a
question) on a new page. The Answer Sheet for Section A and the Answer Book for Sections B and C must
be handed in separately at the end of the examination.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SECTION A (MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS)

1. Read carefully the instructions on the Answer Book carefully.

2. When told to open this book, you should check that all the questions are there. Look for the words ‘END OF
SECTION A’ after the last question.

3. All questions carry equal marks.

4. ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS. You are advised to use an HB pencil to mark all the answers on the Answer Sheet,
so that wrong marks can be completely erased with a clean rubber. You must mark the answers clearly;
otherwise you will lose marks if the answers cannot be captured.

5. You should mark only ONE answer for each question. If you mark more than one answer, you will receive NO
MARKS for that question.

6. No marks will be deducted for wrong answers.

Section A: There are 20 questions in this section. Answer ALL questions in this section. All the answers must
be marked on the Answer Sheet.

Refer to the map extract (1:20 000) provided to answer Questions 1 to 6.

1. In grid square 9283, there is ___.

(1) a temple (2) a mosque

(3) a declared monument

A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only

C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)

2. Which of the following statements about the area north of northing 85 and west of easting 92 are correct?

(1) Land is below 100 m. (2) There are four clinics.

(3) Subsidised housing can be found.

A. (1) only B. (3) only

C. (1) and (2) only D. (2) and (3) only

3. What is the average gradient of the footpath from the trigonometrical station 375 (061837) to the temple at
066846?

A. 1 in 2.6 B. 1 in 3.2
C. 1 in 4.1 D. 1 in 4.7

4. What is the approximate area of the Hong Kong Wetland Park (921877)?

A. 0.4 km2 B. 0.5 km2

C. 0.6 km2 D. 0.7 km2

5. Which of the following statements are correct with reference to trigonometrical station 121 at 929866?

(1) It is intervisible with spot height 53 at 933859.

(2) The reduced bearing from it to the church at 081836 is S39oW.
(3) The whole circle bearing from it to the roundabout at 071876 is 287o.

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 descriptions about the features along Deep Bay Road from 060861 to 085898 are
correct?

(1) The coastal waters is deep. (2) Temporary structures can be found.
(3) The section of the road lies below 20m.

A. (1) only B. (2) only

C. (1) and (3) only D. (2) and (3) only

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7.

Refer to the map above. Which of the following diagrams best represents the cross-section of the ocean floor
along line A–B?

A. B.

C. D.

8. Which of the following measures may help reduce the number of the casualties in earthquakes?

(1) implementing a strict building code

(2) developing a more efficient telecommunication system
(3) implementing a mandatory earthquake insurance policy

A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only

C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)

9. [Refer to Insert]

Refer to the photograph above. Which of the following descriptions about river management measure X are
correct?

(1) It reduces river velocity. (2) It restores aquatic habitats.

(3) It raises channel efficiency.

A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only

C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)

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10.

Refer to the figure above. Which of the following measures can help prevent the problems caused by the
changes of the coastline?

(1) building groynes (2) implementing land use zoning

(3) placing rock armour

A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only

C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)

11. Which of the following comparisons between the characteristics of the iron and steel industry in China and
the IT industry in the USA are correct?

iron and steel industry IT industry

in China in the USA
(1) product life cycle longer shorter
(2) sale overseas markets local market
(3) government influence stronger weaker

A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only

C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)

12. Which of the following best explain the reshoring of manufacturing industries from China to the USA in
recent years?

(1) Labour cost keeps on rising in China.

(2) Labour protection have become stricter in China.
(3) The US government imposes an embargo on Chinese products.

A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only

C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)

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13.

Which of the following descriptions about the land use planning shown in the figure above are correct?

(1) avoiding incompatibility in land uses

(2) reducing air pollution to the residents nearby
(3) provision of a buffer zone between residential and industrial areas

A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only

C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)

14. Which of the following best explains the occurrence of urban decay in the inner cities?

(1) Economic activities are not active and strong.

(2) The formation of owners’ corporations is difficult.
(3) Residents wait for the government to renovate their buildings.

A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only

C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)

15. [Refer to Insert]

The photographs above show two types of farming activity found in the Sahel. Which of the following
descriptions about farming activities A and B are correct?

Farming activity A Farming activity B

(1) type of farming pastoral arable l
(2) permanence sedentary non-sedentary
(3) distribution in the Sahel mainly in the southern part mainly in the northern part

A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only

C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)

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16. Which of the following matches about farming in southern California are correct?

Farming technology Problem

A. mechanization salinization
B. applying chemicals toxication
C. global positioning system huge capital input
D. irrigation eutrophication

17. [Refer to Insert]

Which of the following descriptions about Plant A are correct?

(1) absorbing nutrients from the host (2) attaching itself to other trees
(3) climbing up for sunlight

A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only

C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)

18. Which of the following are the ecosystem services provided by tropical rainforests?

(1) supporting biodiversity (2) producing wood products

(3) regulating global climate

A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only

C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)

19. Which of the following greenhouse gases has the lowest global warming potential?

A. carbon dioxide B. nitrous oxide

C. methane D. chlorofluorocarbons

20. Which of the following are possible impacts of increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide on the hydrosphere?

(1) rise of the sea level (2) ocean acidifcaiton

(3) enhancing water cycle

A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only

C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3)

END OF SECTION A

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Section B: Answer any TWO questions from this section. Each question carries 18 marks.

1. Two groups of Geography students conducted a field study about the physical factors affecting the farming
activities in Area X. Figure 1a is a sketch map of the study area. Table 1b shows the details of the field study.
Table 1c shows the data collected at the sampling points along routes P and Q.

Figure 1a

Table 1b
Group 1 Group 2

Enquiry question What are the favourable physical factors for the farming activities in Area X?

Route P Q
Data collection method

- Collect water sample from River Y at - Collect water sample from River Y at
Site A to observe the water colour and Site B and conduct water tests to find
smell it. out the pH value, the level of dissolved
Water quality
- Collect the latest water quality data oxygen and the ammonia content
from the website of the Environmental
Protection Department

Take readings at 20-metre intervals Take readings at 20-metre intervals

Soil moisture along the route after crossing the along the route after crossing the
bridge bridge

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 Table 1c
Route P Route Q
Land height Soil moisture Land height Soil moisture
(m) content (%) (m) content (%)
3 74 4 74
3 75 12 70
7 70 18 63
8 70 24 60
8 69 30 48
9 68 34 45

(a) Refer to Table 1b.

(i) Contrast the types of data collected and the collection methods about water quality
between the two groups. (4 marks)

(ii) Justify the choice of data collection method for each group. (2 marks)

(b) The students set the following hypothesis regarding the soil moisture:

“The higher the land height, the smaller the amount of soil moisture.”

(i) Refer to Figure 1a and Table 1c. Choose a more suitable set of data for testing the
hypothesis. Explain your choice. (2 marks)

(ii) Based on the data set chosen in (b)(i), draw a scattergram to show the relationship
between the two variables on the graph paper provided. (2 marks)

(iii) With reference to the scattergram in (b)(ii), explain whether the hypothesis is
accepted or rejected. (2 marks)

(c) The students want to investigate the cultural factors affecting the farming activities in Area X.
Describe and explain the method(s) of collecting data. (6 marks)

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2. Map 2a shows the plate boundary between the Eurasian Plate and the Indo-Australian Plate. Map 2b shows
the location of Volcano P which is an active volcano in Indonesia and the information of the tsunami triggered
by its eruption in 2018. Photographs 2c and 2d are the satellite images of Volcano P before and after the
eruption. Table 2e shows the effects of the tsunami to districts X and Y.

Map 2a

Map 2b
[Refer to Insert]

Photograph 2c Photograph 2d

Table 2e
District X District Y
Maximum wave height recorded (m) 4.1 6.6
Number of casualties 108 290
Number of injured 279 1,143
Number displaced 1,373 14,395
Number of house damaged 30 473
Javanese, Bandui, Javanese,
Major languages
Lampung Api Sundanese
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 (a) Refer to Maps 2a and 2b.

Explain the formation of Volcano P in relation to plate movement. (4 marks)

(b) Refer to Photographs 2c and 2d.

Account for the occurrence of the tsunami. (4 marks)

(c) Refer to Map 2b and Table 2e.

Explain why District Y suffered a greater extent of damage brought by the tsunami than
District X. (5 marks)

(d) Refer to Maps 2a, 2b and Table 2e.

Discuss whether a tsunami early warning system is effective in minimising the damage to the
affected districts in Indonesia. (5 marks)

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3. Figure 3a is a simplified map of southeastern part of Hong Kong Island. Photographs 3b, 3c and 3d show
coastal features A, B and C respectively.

Figure 3a

Photograph 3b
[Refer to Insert]

Photographs 3c and 3d
[Refer to Insert]

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 (a) Refer to Figure 3a.

Describe and explain the work of wave in Cape D’Aguilar. (4 marks)

(b) Refer to Figure 3a and Photograph 3b.

Describe the formation of coastal feature A. (5 marks)

(c) Refer to Figure 3a and Photographs 3c and 3d.

(i) Identify coastal features B and C. (2 marks)

(ii) Describe the favourable conditions for the formation of feature B in Tai Tam Bay. (3 marks)

(iii) Discuss whether coastal feature B has a higher ecological importance than coastal
feature C. (4 marks)

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4. Map 4a shows the location of the Hung Shui Kiu New Development Area (NDA) and some of the trunk roads
in Hong Kong. Figure 4b is a simplified outline development plan of the NDA. Table 4c shows the information
of major land uses in the NDA.

Map 4a
[Refer to Insert]

Figure 4b
[Refer to Insert]

Table 4c
Major land use Area (hectare) Facilities / Classification

Commercial 22 Offices, hotel, and retail

Logistics facilities, storage, workshops,

Industrial 83
enterprise & technology park, factories

Green belt 54 Hills and hillslopes

Open space 66 Parks

Private housing: 49%

Subsidised housing: 51%
Residential 80
Capable of accommodating 218,000 including
new population of 176,000

Schools, sports centre, clinic, health centre,

Institutional 86
fire station, and police station

Transport 86 Roads

(a) Refer to the map extract (1:20 000) and Figure 4b.

(i) Describe and explain the distribution patterns of high density and low density
residential areas. (5 marks)

(ii) Explain why Ha Tsuen is still preserved as a village type development? (3 marks)

(b) Quoting evidence from the map extract, Map 4a and Figure 4b, explain the favourable
factors for developing factories and logistics and storage facilities in the planned areas. (6 marks)

(c) Refer to Table 4c.

Discuss whether the land use planning aligns with the principles of sustainable development. (4 marks)

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5. Table 5a shows the changes in the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide and the Arctic sea ice extent
from 1980 to 2020. Photographs 5b and 5c show the coverage of Arctic sea ice extent in 1980 and 2020
respectively. Figure 5d is the projected global carbon dioxide emission in response to different scenarios.

Table 5a
Carbon dioxide Arctic sea ice extent
(parts per million) (million km2)
1980 336.19 7.67
1990 351.31 6.14
2000 367.00 6.25
2010 386.85 4.87
2020 411.29 3.92

Photographs 5b and 5c
[Refer to Insert]

Figure 5d
[Refer to Insert]

(a) Refer to Table 5a.

Describe and explain the relationship between the atmospheric concentration of carbon
dioxide and the Arctic sea ice extent. (6 marks)

(b) Refer to Photographs 5b and 5c.

Explain how a decrease in the Arctic sea ice extent accelerates warming in the Arctic region. (4 marks)

(c) Refer to Photographs 5b, 5c and Figure 5d.

Explain how the warming of the Arctic region may lead to a rise in the concentration of
methane in the atmosphere. (4 marks)

(d) Refer to Figure 5d and the following information:

The goal of the Paris Agreement is to limit global warming to well below 2oC, preferably to
1.5oC, compared to pre-industrial levels.

Discuss whether international cooperation can help achieve scenario Y or Z. (4 marks)

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Section C: Answer any ONE question from this section. Each question carries 12 marks.

6. Describe and explain the mode of production of IT industry. Discuss whether government is the most
important location factor to the IT industry of the US.
(12 marks)

7. Explain how the misuse of farming technologies lead to soil degradation in southern California. Discuss
whether adopting intercropping is more effective than practising precision farming in alleviating soil
degradation in southern California.
(12 marks)

8. Compare the cycling of nutrients between a primary forest and a plantation farm in tropical rainforests.
Discuss whether setting up protected areas is effective in conserving tropical rainforests. (12 marks)

END OF PAPER

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