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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Geography Secondary 3

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Subject: Geography Level: Secondary 3 Paper: Map Graph Data Skills (Version 5 of 5) Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Marks: 40

Name: _________________________ Class: _________________________ Date: _________________________

Instructions to Candidates

  1. This paper consists of four sections (A, B, C, and D).
  2. Answer all questions.
  3. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
  4. The use of a calculator is permitted.
  5. Marks for each question are indicated in brackets [ ].
  6. The total mark for this paper is 40.

Section A: Map Reading and Interpretation (10 marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

Study Figure 1, a topographic map extract (scale 1:50,000) of a coastal region, and answer the questions that follow.

[Imagine a map extract showing a coastline with a bay, a river flowing into the sea, a town (Greenport) on the coast, a quarry, a forested area with a nature trail, and contour lines indicating a hill to the east rising to 120 metres.]

1. What is the six-figure grid reference of the quarry in the north-east of the map extract? [1 mark]

2. Measure the straight-line distance, in kilometres, along the nature trail from the car park (grid reference 245312) to the viewpoint (grid reference 258318). [2 marks]

3. State the general direction of flow of the River Green. [1 mark]

4. Identify the coastal landform found at grid square 2330. [1 mark]

5. Using evidence from the map, describe the relief of the area east of easting 25. [2 marks]

6. Calculate the gradient of the slope from the triangulation pillar at the summit of the hill (height 120m) to the bridge over the River Green at grid reference 248305 (height 20m). The distance between the two points is 1.2 km. Express your answer as a ratio. [3 marks]

Section B: Graph and Data Analysis (10 marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

Study Figure 2, a climate graph for Station X, and answer the questions that follow.

[Imagine a climate graph for a tropical monsoon location. Temperature is a smooth curve between 25°C and 32°C. Rainfall is represented by bars, with very high rainfall (>400mm) from June to September and very low rainfall (<20mm) from December to February.]

7. State the total annual rainfall for Station X. [1 mark]

8. What is the annual temperature range for Station X? [1 mark]

9. Describe the seasonal distribution of rainfall shown in Figure 2. [2 marks]

10. Identify the most likely climate type for Station X. Give one reason from the data to support your answer. [2 marks]

Study Figure 3, which shows the number of international tourist arrivals to a country from 2015 to 2022, and answer the questions that follow.

YearTourist Arrivals (millions)
20158.2
20169.5
201710.1
201811.8
201913.0
20203.1
20214.5
20229.0

11. Using the data in Figure 3, calculate the percentage decrease in tourist arrivals between 2019 and 2020. Show your working. [2 marks]

12. Describe the overall trend in tourist arrivals from 2015 to 2022. Identify one anomaly in the data. [2 marks]

Section C: Data Presentation and Fieldwork Skills (10 marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

13. A student wants to investigate the relationship between distance from a park and residents’ satisfaction with their neighbourhood. State a suitable hypothesis for this investigation. [1 mark]

14. The student collects data using a questionnaire with a Likert scale. Explain one advantage of using a Likert scale in this investigation. [2 marks]

15. The student’s results are shown in Figure 4.

Distance from ParkAverage Satisfaction Score (1=Very Dissatisfied, 5=Very Satisfied)
0-100m4.6
101-200m4.1
201-300m3.5
301-400m2.8
400m+2.2

(a) Using the data in Figure 4, construct a scatter graph to show the relationship between distance from the park and average satisfaction score. Use the grid provided below. [4 marks]

[A blank grid is provided for the student to draw the graph.]

(b) Describe the relationship shown in your graph. [2 marks]

16. The student used systematic sampling to select households for the questionnaire. Describe how the student could have carried out this sampling method. [1 mark]

Section D: Integrated Application (10 marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

Study Figure 5, a map showing the location of three proposed sites (A, B, and C) for a new eco-tourism resort in a coastal area, and answer the questions that follow.

[Imagine a sketch map. Site A is on a sandy beach next to a coral reef. Site B is inland, next to a primary rainforest. Site C is on a cliff top overlooking the sea, near a fishing village.]

17. Using Figure 5, state one physical advantage and one physical disadvantage of locating the eco-resort at Site A. [2 marks]

Advantage: _______________________________________________________________________

Disadvantage: ____________________________________________________________________

18. A developer argues that Site C is the best location because it will bring economic benefits to the nearby fishing village. Explain two possible negative social impacts of building the resort at Site C. [4 marks]

19. Using evidence from Figure 5, explain why Site B might be the most suitable location for achieving environmental sustainability. [2 marks]

20. The developer plans to use a pie chart to present the results of a survey asking tourists which activities they prefer. Suggest one other method of data presentation that would be suitable for showing the preferences of different age groups (e.g., 18-30, 31-50, 51+). Justify your choice. [2 marks]

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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Geography Secondary 3

Answer Key and Marking Scheme

Paper: Map Graph Data Skills (Version 5 of 5) Total Marks: 40

Section A: Map Reading and Interpretation (10 marks)

1. What is the six-figure grid reference of the quarry in the north-east of the map extract?

  • Answer: 263322 (Accept 262322 to 264322)
  • [1 mark] Award 1 mark for a correct six-figure reference within the tolerance.

2. Measure the straight-line distance, in kilometres, along the nature trail from the car park (grid reference 245312) to the viewpoint (grid reference 258318).

  • Answer: 1.4 km (Accept 1.3 km to 1.5 km)
  • [2 marks]
    • Award 1 mark for correct measurement in cm on the map (2.6 cm to 3.0 cm).
    • Award 1 mark for correct conversion to km using the scale (1:50,000 means 1cm = 0.5km, so 2.8cm = 1.4km).

3. State the general direction of flow of the River Green.

  • Answer: South / South-westerly / From north-east to south-west.
  • [1 mark] Award 1 mark for any valid compass direction indicating flow towards the sea/bay in the south-west.

4. Identify the coastal landform found at grid square 2330.

  • Answer: A bay / A beach.
  • [1 mark] Award 1 mark for identifying the indentation in the coastline.

5. Using evidence from the map, describe the relief of the area east of easting 25.

  • Answer: The area is generally higher/hilly. Evidence includes contour lines that are close together, indicating steep slopes, and the presence of a hill with a spot height of 120m / a triangulation pillar.
  • [2 marks]
    • Award 1 mark for stating that the relief is high/hilly/steep.
    • Award 1 mark for providing specific map evidence (e.g., reference to contour lines, spot height, or triangulation pillar).

6. Calculate the gradient of the slope from the triangulation pillar at the summit of the hill (height 120m) to the bridge over the River Green at grid reference 248305 (height 20m). The distance between the two points is 1.2 km. Express your answer as a ratio.

  • Answer: 1 : 12
  • [3 marks]
    • Award 1 mark for calculating the vertical difference (120m - 20m = 100m).
    • Award 1 mark for converting units to be the same (1.2 km = 1200m) and setting up the ratio (100 : 1200).
    • Award 1 mark for simplifying the ratio to 1 : 12.

Section B: Graph and Data Analysis (10 marks)

7. State the total annual rainfall for Station X.

  • Answer: Approximately 1500-1600 mm (Accept any value within this range based on the imagined graph).
  • [1 mark] Award 1 mark for a reasonable estimate of the sum of all monthly rainfall bars.

8. What is the annual temperature range for Station X?

  • Answer: 7°C (32°C - 25°C = 7°C)
  • [1 mark] Award 1 mark for the correct calculation.

9. Describe the seasonal distribution of rainfall shown in Figure 2.

  • Answer: Rainfall is highly seasonal / unevenly distributed. There is a distinct wet season from June to September with very high rainfall, and a distinct dry season from December to February with very low rainfall.
  • [2 marks]
    • Award 1 mark for identifying the seasonal pattern (wet and dry seasons).
    • Award 1 mark for providing data or months to support the description (e.g., peak in June-Sept, low in Dec-Feb).

10. Identify the most likely climate type for Station X. Give one reason from the data to support your answer.

  • Answer: Tropical monsoon climate. The reason is the high total annual rainfall concentrated in a few months, with a distinct dry season, and high temperatures throughout the year.
  • [2 marks]
    • Award 1 mark for correctly identifying the climate type.
    • Award 1 mark for a valid supporting reason based on the data (e.g., distinct wet and dry seasons, high temperatures all year).

11. Using the data in Figure 3, calculate the percentage decrease in tourist arrivals between 2019 and 2020. Show your working.

  • Answer: 76.2% (Accept 76.1% to 76.2%)
    • Decrease = 13.0 million - 3.1 million = 9.9 million
    • Percentage decrease = (9.9 / 13.0) × 100 = 76.15%
  • [2 marks]
    • Award 1 mark for correct working (showing subtraction and division).
    • Award 1 mark for the correct final answer.

12. Describe the overall trend in tourist arrivals from 2015 to 2022. Identify one anomaly in the data.

  • Answer: The overall trend was a general increase from 2015 to 2019, followed by a sharp decline in 2020, and then a gradual recovery from 2021 to 2022. The anomaly is the sharp drop in arrivals in 2020.
  • [2 marks]
    • Award 1 mark for describing the general trend (increase, then fall, then recovery).
    • Award 1 mark for correctly identifying the 2020 data point as the anomaly.

Section C: Data Presentation and Fieldwork Skills (10 marks)

13. A student wants to investigate the relationship between distance from a park and residents’ satisfaction with their neighbourhood. State a suitable hypothesis for this investigation.

  • Answer: Residents living closer to a park have a higher level of satisfaction with their neighbourhood than those living further away. (Accept any clearly stated, testable hypothesis showing a predicted relationship).
  • [1 mark] Award 1 mark for a clear, directional hypothesis linking the two variables.

14. The student collects data using a questionnaire with a Likert scale. Explain one advantage of using a Likert scale in this investigation.

  • Answer: A Likert scale allows the student to quantify subjective opinions/feelings (like satisfaction) into numerical data, which can then be easily analysed, averaged, and plotted on a graph to identify patterns and relationships.
  • [2 marks]
    • Award 1 mark for identifying that it quantifies qualitative data.
    • Award 1 mark for explaining a benefit, such as ease of statistical analysis or graphical presentation.

15. (a) Using the data in Figure 4, construct a scatter graph...

  • [4 marks]
    • Award 1 mark for correctly labelled and scaled x-axis (Distance from Park).
    • Award 1 mark for correctly labelled and scaled y-axis (Average Satisfaction Score).
    • Award 1 mark for accurately plotting all 5 points.
    • Award 1 mark for an appropriate title (e.g., "Graph showing the relationship between distance from a park and resident satisfaction").
  • (b) Describe the relationship shown in your graph.
  • Answer: There is a negative relationship / inverse correlation. As distance from the park increases, the average satisfaction score decreases.
  • [2 marks]
    • Award 1 mark for stating the type of relationship (negative/inverse).
    • Award 1 mark for describing the relationship using both variables.

16. The student used systematic sampling to select households for the questionnaire. Describe how the student could have carried out this sampling method.

  • Answer: The student could obtain a list of all households in the study area. They would then choose a sampling interval (e.g., every 5th house) and select households at that regular interval from a random starting point.
  • [1 mark] Award 1 mark for a clear description involving a regular interval/system.

Section D: Integrated Application (10 marks)

17. Using Figure 5, state one physical advantage and one physical disadvantage of locating the eco-resort at Site A.

  • Answer:
    • Advantage: The site is on a sandy beach, which is attractive for tourists / The adjacent coral reef provides a natural attraction for snorkelling/diving.
    • Disadvantage: The site is low-lying and may be vulnerable to coastal hazards like storm surges or sea-level rise / Construction could damage the fragile coral reef ecosystem.
  • [2 marks] Award 1 mark for a valid physical advantage and 1 mark for a valid physical disadvantage, both based on the map evidence.

18. A developer argues that Site C is the best location because it will bring economic benefits to the nearby fishing village. Explain two possible negative social impacts of building the resort at Site C.

  • Answer:
    1. Cultural Clashes/Commodification: The influx of tourists could lead to the local fishing culture being commercialised for entertainment, causing a loss of authenticity and potential resentment among villagers who feel their way of life is being turned into a spectacle.
    2. Increased Cost of Living/Displacement: The resort could drive up land prices and the cost of goods and services in the village. Local residents, especially fishermen on low incomes, may be priced out of their own community and forced to move.
  • [4 marks]
    • For each impact, award 1 mark for identifying a valid negative social impact and 1 mark for a clear explanation of how it would affect the fishing village community.

19. Using evidence from Figure 5, explain why Site B might be the most suitable location for achieving environmental sustainability.

  • Answer: Site B is located inland next to a primary rainforest. This location avoids direct negative impacts on the sensitive coastal and marine environments (like the coral reef at Site A). An eco-resort here could be designed to have a low impact on the forest, and revenue from tourism could be used to fund the conservation and protection of the primary rainforest, achieving environmental sustainability through conservation.
  • [2 marks]
    • Award 1 mark for using map evidence (inland, next to rainforest) to explain a reduced impact on the coast.
    • Award 1 mark for linking the location to a positive environmental outcome, such as funding conservation.

20. The developer plans to use a pie chart to present the results of a survey asking tourists which activities they prefer. Suggest one other method of data presentation that would be suitable for showing the preferences of different age groups (e.g., 18-30, 31-50, 51+). Justify your choice.

  • Answer: A divided/stacked bar graph or a grouped bar graph. This method is suitable because it allows for an easy visual comparison of the activity preferences both between different age groups and within each age group. Each bar can represent an age group, and the segments or grouped bars can represent the different activities.
  • [2 marks]
    • Award 1 mark for suggesting a suitable method (e.g., divided bar graph, grouped bar graph).
    • Award 1 mark for a justification that explains how it allows for comparison between multiple categories (age groups and activities).

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