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A Level H2 Geography Map Graph Data Skills Quiz
Free A Level H2 Geography Map Graph Data Skills quiz, HY3 Exam version, with questions, answers, and A Level-style practice for Singapore students.
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A-Level Geography H2 Quiz - Map Graph Data Skills
Name: ___________________________
Class: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________
Score: _______ / 40
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Marks: 40
Topic: Map Graph Data Skills (practice)
Instructions:
- This quiz contains 20 questions across three sections.
- Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
- Use the resources, maps, graphs, and tables provided to support your answers.
- Marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
- Show your working or reasoning where applicable.
Section A: Map Reading and Classification (Questions 1–7)
1. Study the climate graph and location map below. Identify the Köppen-Geiger climatic zone of Pahang using the temperature and rainfall data shown. [2]
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2. Name the mapping technique used to show population density by shading areas of a map, and state one strength and one limitation of this technique. [3]
3. Refer to the topographic map extract below. State the grid reference (six-figure) of point X and describe the relief shown in the north-eastern quadrant. [3]
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4. A choropleth map shows the percentage of renewable energy use by country in Southeast Asia. Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of using a choropleth map for this data. [2]
5. Using the dot map below, estimate the total number of manufacturing plants in Region R if each dot represents 5 plants and Region R contains 14 dots. [2]
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6. State the compass bearing from Settlement A to Settlement B based on the map extract below. [2]
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7. Identify the type of mass movement hazard shown in the photograph extract below. [2]
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Section B: Graph and Data Interpretation (Questions 8–14)
8. Describe the vegetation structure and mean biomass of a typical tropical rainforest as shown in Resource B. [3]
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9. Compare the scores for the four cities shown in the sustainability index table below. [5]
| City | Economic | Environmental | Social | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 62 | 48 | 55 | 165 |
| B | 40 | 70 | 50 | 160 |
| C | 55 | 52 | 68 | 175 |
| D | 30 | 45 | 40 | 115 |
10. The line graph below shows river discharge (m³/s) over a 12-month period. Calculate the mean monthly discharge. [3]
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11. Using the population pyramid below, describe two demographic characteristics of Country X. [4]
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12. Explain how a proportional symbol map differs from a choropleth map, using the example of showing oil production by country. [3]
13. Study the scatter plot of temperature anomaly vs CO₂ concentration. State the type of correlation and suggest one reason for the relationship. [3]
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14. A table shows rainfall (mm) and runoff (mm) for a drainage basin. If rainfall = 1200 mm and runoff = 360 mm, calculate the runoff coefficient as a percentage. [2]
Section C: Integrated Data Skills (Questions 15–20)
15. Refer to the map and graph below. Identify the climatic zone of Location M and explain one limitation of using only the map to determine this. [4]
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16. Name the mapping technique used in the figure and state one strength and one limitation. [3]
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17. Compare internet penetration (%) and mobile penetration (%) of three Asian countries from the table. [5]
| Country | Internet (%) | Mobile (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 91 | 98 |
| India | 47 | 79 |
| Vietnam | 68 | 85 |
18. Using the bar chart of ecosystem service loss by sector, identify the sector with highest loss and calculate the percentage difference between it and the lowest. [4]
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19. Explain how you would use a transect line on a map to analyse coastal landform changes. [3]
20. A student uses a GIS layer of population and a layer of flood risk. Describe one output they could generate and one limitation of the analysis. [3]
Answers
A-Level Geography H2 Quiz - Map Graph Data Skills: Answer Key
Total Marks: 40
Topic: Map Graph Data Skills
Section A: Map Reading and Classification
Q1 [2]
Answer: Köppen-Geiger zone Af (tropical rainforest).
Teaching note: Pahang shows temperatures 24–28°C all months (>18°C) and rainfall >100 mm every month (no dry month). Per Köppen rules, Af = tropical with no month below 60 mm rainfall.
Marking: 1 mark for naming Af (or tropical rainforest climate); 1 mark for correct justification using temp + rainfall data from figure.
Q2 [3]
Answer: Technique = Choropleth mapping (shading by value).
Strength: Easy to compare spatial patterns at a glance across regions.
Limitation: Hides variation within each administrative unit (assumes uniform value inside area).
Teaching note: Choropleth uses predefined areas shaded by data class. Common mistake: calling it dot map.
Marking: 1 for name, 1 for strength, 1 for limitation.
Q3 [3]
Answer: Grid ref = 032 024. Relief NE = steep slope (contours 20→80 m close together).
Teaching note: Six-figure grid: estimate easting 03.2, northing 02.4 → 032 024. Closely spaced contours = steep.
Marking: 1 for GR, 2 for describing steep relief with contour evidence.
Q4 [2]
Answer: Advantage – shows spatial contrast clearly between countries. Disadvantage – misleading if countries differ greatly in area (large country looks more important).
Marking: 1 each.
Q5 [2]
Answer: 14 dots × 5 = 70 plants.
Teaching note: Dot maps use legend scale. Multiply count by scale.
Marking: 1 for 14×5, 1 for 70.
Q6 [2]
Answer: Bearing ≈ 045° (north-east).
Teaching note: Measure angle clockwise from north grid line to line A–B.
Marking: 2 for correct bearing ±5°.
Q7 [2]
Answer: Slump (rotational slide).
Teaching note: Curved failure surface and rotated block = slump, not fall or flow.
Marking: 2 for correct type.
Section B: Graph and Data Interpretation
Q8 [3]
Answer: Structure: emergent (~40 m), continuous canopy (25–30 m), understory (10 m), ground (<5 m). Mean biomass = 350 t/ha.
Teaching note: Describe all vertical layers, not just canopy. Biomass from table.
Marking: 2 for layers, 1 for biomass value.
Q9 [5]
Answer: City C highest total (175); City D lowest (115). City A leads economic (62) but weak environmental (48); City B strong environmental (70) but low economic (40); City C balanced high social (68).
Teaching note: Compare across cities and dimensions with comparative language.
Marking: 1 for highest/lowest, 4 for valid comparisons across dimensions (1 each dimension or paired contrast).
Q10 [3]
Sum = 20+18+25+30+42+55+60+58+45+35+28+22 = 438 m³/s.
Mean = 438 ÷ 12 = 36.5 m³/s.
Teaching note: Add all months, divide by 12. Units essential.
Marking: 1 sum, 1 division, 1 answer+unit.
Q11 [4]
Answer: (1) High birth rate / youthful population (wide base). (2) Low life expectancy / small elderly cohort (rapid narrowing).
Teaching note: Pyramid shape indicates stage 2 demographic transition.
Marking: 2 per characteristic with evidence from graph.
Q12 [3]
Answer: Proportional symbol = size of symbol shows magnitude at point/location; choropleth = shading of areas by average value. For oil: symbol size per country vs shaded area. Strength of proportional: shows actual volume; limitation: overlap in dense areas.
Marking: 1 diff, 1 strength, 1 limitation.
Q13 [3]
Answer: Positive correlation. Reason: CO₂ traps heat → rising concentrations increase anomaly.
Marking: 1 correlation, 2 for reasoned explanation.
Q14 [2]
Runoff coefficient = (360 ÷ 1200) × 100 = 30%.
Teaching note: Ratio of runoff to rainfall ×100.
Marking: 1 calc, 1 answer.
Section C: Integrated Data Skills
Q15 [4]
Answer: Zone = Af. Limitation: Map alone shows only latitude, not rainfall seasonality/temp range needed for full classification.
Marking: 2 for zone, 2 for limitation with reasoning.
Q16 [3]
Answer: Technique = Isoline (isohyet) map. Strength: shows gradual spatial change. Limitation: interpolation between points may be inaccurate.
Marking: 1 name, 1 strength, 1 limitation.
Q17 [5]
Answer: Japan highest internet (91) and mobile (98); India lowest internet (47) but mobile 79; Vietnam mid (68, 85). Gap internet Japan–India = 44 pts; mobile gap = 19 pts.
Marking: 1 highest/lowest, 4 for cross-country comparison.
Q18 [4]
Answer: Highest = Agriculture (45%). Lowest = Forestry (15%). Difference = 30 percentage points.
Teaching note: % difference = 45–15 = 30. Not relative %.
Marking: 1 highest, 1 lowest, 2 for calc.
Q19 [3]
Answer: Place line across coast; sample landforms at intervals; compare elevation/type along transect to show change.
Marking: 1 line, 1 sampling, 1 analysis.
Q20 [3]
Answer: Output = map of population in high flood risk zones. Limitation = data resolution may miss local variation; correlation ≠ causation.
Marking: 1 output, 2 for limitation reasoned.
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