the honours geography paper the paper is divided into 2 sections section 1: 20 short questions, each...
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THE HONOURS GEOGRAPHY PAPERThe Paper is Divided into 2 sections
• Section 1: 20 short questions, each is worth 3 marks.Section worth 60 marksTiming: Max 30 minutes but usually completed in 15 minutes.
• Section 2: 5 long questions.Each question has an A, B, C and sometimes D part.Choose and complete any 3 questions.Each question is worth 30 marks.Section worth 90 marks.Timing: Max 30 minutes per question.Try to do a quick plan or brain storm before each long question. Ensure you answer each part of each question.Name examples
Topics for Long Questions (Answer 3)
• The Earth’s Surface• Climate• Economic Activities• Geographical Mix (Mix of questions from
human/physical geography)• Population• Aerial Photograph and Ordnance Survey Map
Breakdown of Marking for long questions
• Name (2 marks)
• Diagram (2 marks)
• Explanation (varies)
Junior Certificate Examination 2010
• Section 2• Long Questions
– Question 1: The Earth’s Surface
The Earth’s Surface
A. Mass Movement 10 marks (i) Name one type of mass movement. (2)
Name – 2 marks
(ii) Explain how this type of mass movement occurs. (8) 2 Explanations – 4 marks each
Sample Answer
(i) Type of Mass Movement – Soil Creep which is a slow type of mass movement (a down slope movement of soil under the influence of gravity) (2 marks)
(ii) This type of Mass Movement occurs because 1 – There is a steep slope in the area of its occurrence (4 marks)2 – Water makes the regolith (the earth and rock) heavier and acts as a lubricant. This enables it to move quickly and easily (4 marks)
B Weathering (10 marks)The diagrams show one type of weathering.
(i) Name the type of weathering shown in the diagrams. (2) Name – 2marks (ii) Explain how this type of weathering occurs. (8)2 explanations – 4 marks each
Sample Answer
(i) The type of weathering shown in the diagram is Physical/Mechanical Weathering this type of mechanical weathering is known as freeze-thaw which is the break up of rock by frost action
(ii) It occurs when1- precipitation seeps into the joints and cracks in a rock by day.2 - The temperature drops below freezing point by night, the water freezes and expands putting strain on the rock causing the rock to break apart.
C The Earth’s Crust (10)
The world’s plates collide and separate. (i) Name one feature formed where plates collide.
Name 2 marks
(ii) Name one feature formed where plates separate. Name 2 marks
(iii) With the aid of a diagram, explain how one of the features named is formed. 1 Explanation – 4marksLabelled Diagram – 2 marks
Sample Answer
(i) One feature formed where plates collide are Volcanic Mountains (2 marks)
(ii) One feature formed where plates separate is a mid ocean ridge (2 marks)
(iii) Explain (4 marks) diagram (2 marks)A mid ocean ridge is an underwater mountain range, it is formed where 2 plates separate
• As the plates move apart molten magma rises from the mantle and fills the gap between the 2 plates. When the magma meets the cold sea water it cools and solidifies to form a new ocean floor. As the eruptions of magma continue in an endless cycle, the ocean floor is built up to form a long ridge of mountains. (Mid Atlantic ridge when American and Eurasian plate separate)
Homework
• 2009 Paper• Question 4 (Long Questions) Geographical Mix
A, B, C• Due – Friday 4th April• I will be taking them up and marking them
with feedback
A. Earthquakes (10 marks)• (i) Name one place where earthquakes occur.
One name @ 2 marks
• (ii) Examine the diagram showing the shockwaves of an earthquake and name the areaslabelled A and B.Two areas @ 1 mark each
(iii) Briefly describe the cause of earthquakes. One Description @ 6 marks
B. Tourism (10 MARKS)
• (i) Name four reasons why tourists come to Ireland.4 names @ 1 mark each
• (ii) Large-scale tourism may have unwelcome impacts on some tourist areas.Describe two such impacts. 2 Descriptions @ 3 marks each
C. Human Migration (10 MARKS)• Examine the bar chart, which shows the numbers of immigrants from a selection of
regions who lived in Ireland in 2002 and in 2006. (4)(a) From which country did most immigrants come in 2006?Name of country @1 mark
(b) From which country did immigration to Ireland grow most rapidly between2002 and 2006?Name of country @ 1 mark
(c) Calculate the increase in the numbers of immigrants from Lithuania toIreland between 2002 and 2006. Calculation @ 2 marks
(ii) Explain the following terms relating to human migration:(a) Pull factors.One explanation @ 3 marks (b) Emigrant. One explanation @ 3 marks