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O-LevelGeographyThe natural environment2217/23 · May/June 2012 · Q28 Marks

Study [Figure 2], which shows a subduction zone.

  1. (a)(i)Which plate is being subducted?[1]
  2. (a)(ii)Use labelled arrows, on [Figure 2], to indicate the position of: • an ocean trench; • an island arc; • a possible earthquake focus.[3]
  3. (b)(i)At which of the three locations, L, M or N, could [Figure 2] be located?[1]
  4. (b)(ii)Describe the distribution of the subduction zones shown on [Figure 3].[3]

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Mark scheme

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  1. [1] (a)(i) B
  2. [3] (a)(ii) Correct labels on Fig. 2
  3. [1] (b)(i) M
  4. [3] (b)(ii) Around (edge of) Pacific / Pacific ring; West coast of Americas; East of Asia / Japan / Philippines / Indonesia; New Zealand; NE of Indian Ocean

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Topic
The natural environment, O-Level Geography (syllabus 2217). Structured question, 8 marks.
Source
O-Level Geography, May/June 2012 Paper 2 Variant 3, question 2.

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