F2 Geog Final

Jockey Club Ti-I College
Form Two Geography

Second Term Examination 2020-2021
Name: _____________________ Date: 16-06-2021

Class: F.2 _____ ( ) Time: 10:00-11:00 am
Instructions:
1. This paper carries 100 marks.
2. Answer ALL the questions.
3. Put ALL the answers on the answer sheets provided.
4. Use complete sentences wherever appropriate.
5. Return the question paper after the examination.
Section One: Multiple choice questions (20 marks)
1. Refer to the climatic graph of a place in northern China below.
Which of the following are climatic characteristics of this place?

(1) Annual rainfall is about 400 mm.
(2) Rain mainly falls in summer.
(3) Annual range of temperature is large.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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2. Which of the following are energy resources provided by tropical rainforests?
(1) Coal
(2) Hydro-electric power
(3) Wind power
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
3. Which of the following functions of rainforest plants are correct?
Rainforest plant Function

(1) Oil palms Biofuel
(2) Cashew nuts Raw material
(3) Annatto Medicine
A. (1) and (2) only

B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
4. Which of the following descriptions about the wildlife in tropical rainforests are correct?
(1) There is closer relationship between wildlife and the environment.
(2) There are over 5 million animals and plant species.
(3) Most animals in rainforests can produce their own food.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
5. Refer to the figure below.
Which of the following are possible labels for Y in the above figure?
(1) Evapotranspiration
(2) Amount of carbon dioxide absorbed
(3) Temperature of the forest floor
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 are the functions of tropical rainforests to humans?

(1) Support industrial development
(2) Provide food
(3) Provide renewable energy
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
7. Why is pastoral farming the main type of farming activity found in north-west China?
(1) The climate is hot and wet.
(2) Grassland is found.
(3) The areas are mountainous.
A. (2) only
B. (3) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
8. Which of the following are the environmental impacts brought by deforestation in
rainforests?
(1) Wetter microclimate in rainforests
(2) More extreme weather events
(3) More serious soil erosion
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
9. Which of the following is NOT an impact of development in rainforests on the native

people?
A. Reduction in living resources
B. Fewer job opportunities
C. Loss of traditional knowledge
D. Decrease in native population
10. Refer to the figure below.
Which of the following are the possible labels for Y in the above figure?
(1) Land degradation
(2) Biodiversity
(3) Food supply
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
Section Two: Data-response questions (60 marks)
1. Figure 1 shows the locations of Places A and B. Table 1 shows some information of these
two places. Figure 2 shows a scientific farming method. (20 marks)
Figure 1
Table 1
Data set
Information X Y
Highest monthly temperature 29 oC 24 oC
Lowest monthly temperature 14 oC -14 oC
Annual rainfall 1,800 mm 256 mm
Soil Thick soil from river deposits Thin and salty
Water pollution More serious Less serious
Figure 2
Refer to Figure 1 and Table 1.
a) Match places A and B with data sets X and Y. (2)
b) i) Which place is favourable for farming activity? (1)
ii) Explain your answers in (i) with evidence from Table 1. (4)
Refer to Figure 2.
c) Identify the scientific farming method shown in Figure 2. (2)
d) Why do farmers use this scientific farming method? (2)
e) Explain why farming is one of the major causes leading to water pollution. (3)
f) Identify and explain two other possible problems brought by this scientific farming
method. (4)
g) Suggest two ways to reduce water pollution caused by farming. (2)
2. Figure 3 shows the location of Place Y, Deserts A and B. Table 2 shows the percentage
change of the area of different land cover in Place Y between 1986 and 2016. (20 marks)
Figure 3
Table 2
Year Grassland Farmland Desert Others

1986 100% 0% 0% 0%
1996 91.1% 5.7% 1.7% 1.5%
2006 90.7% 7.1% 1.3% 0.9%
2016 84.9% 11.3% 2% 1.8%
a) Name deserts A and B. (4)
b) Describe the location of Place Y. (4)
Refer to Table 1b.

c) Describe the changes in the area of grassland, farmland and desert in Place Y between
1986 and 2016. (2)
d) Based on the changes in the area of desert, what environmental problem is affecting
Place Y? (2)
e) Refer to the changes in the area of farmland, explain how human activity may cause the
environmental problem mentioned in (d). (4)
f) If the environmental problem mentioned in (d) worsens, how would the people in Place Y
be affected? (4)
3. Figure 4 shows the global average temperature and global mean sea level between 1880
and 2013. Figure 5 shows the impact of rising sea levels on Hong Kong. (20 marks)
Figure 4
Figure 5
Refer to Figure 4.
a) Describe the relationship between the change of global average temperature and
global mean sea level between 1880 and 2013. (3)
b) Explain the relationship mentioned in (a). (4)
Refer to Figure 5.
c) What is the direct impact caused by the rising of sea levels on Hong Kong? (3)
d) How will rising sea levels affect the economy of Hong Kong? Support your answer
with evidence from Figure 5. (4)
e) As an individual, what can you do to help alleviate the problem of rising of sea levels?
Suggest THREE ways. (3)
f) Do you prefer to live in low-lying coastal areas or mountainous inland areas? Explain
briefly.
(3)
Section Three: Fill in the blanks (10 marks)
1. Improper agricultural activities such as _______(i)_______ and over-cultivation have
depleted the nutrients of soil and made the land more prone to desertification.
2. Residuals of chemical fertilizers increase the nutrient contents of water bodies and result
in e________(ii)_________.
3. Native tribes in the rainforests have been practicing ___________(iii)____________ for
thousands of years. They adopt slash and burn to open up farmland.
4. The _______(iv)_________ of rainforests may reduce as deforestation destroys the
habitats of wildlife.
5. It is difficult to form clouds and rainfall due to decreased e______(v)________ after
deforestation.
Section Four: Matching (10 marks)

Complete the matching in the answer sheet.
The first one has been done for you as an example.
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Jockey Club Ti-I College

Form Two Geography

Name: _____________________ Date: 16-06-2021

Section One: Multiple choice questions (20 marks)

1. Refer to the climatic graph of a place in northern China below.

Which of the following are climatic characteristics of this place?

3. Which of the following functions of rainforest plants are correct?

Rainforest plant Function

(2) Cashew nuts Raw material

(3) Annatto Medicine

A. (1) and (2) only

6. Which of the following are the functions of tropical rainforests to humans?

9. Which of the following is NOT an impact of development in rainforests on the native

10. Refer to the figure below.

Year Grassland Farmland Desert Others

Refer to Table 1b.

Section Four: Matching (10 marks)

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