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O-LevelGeographyThe natural environment2217/22 · May/June 2017 · Q38 Marks

Study Photograph A (Insert) and Fig. 5, a sketch of the same area. [Figure 5]

  1. (a)Complete Fig. 5 by adding labels in the boxes provided. Choose from: • confluence; • distributary; • oxbow lake; • plunge pool; • pothole; • river cliff; • slip-off slope; • tributary; • waterfall; • watershed.[3]
  2. (b)Photograph A was taken at midday, at a latitude of 54°N. Use the position of sunny and shaded slopes to determine the direction in which the camera was pointing. Circle the correct answer. north east south west[1]
  3. (c)Use evidence from Photograph A to suggest why the land is not used for arable farming.[4]

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  1. [3] River cliff; Tributary; Confluence
  2. [1] West
  3. [4] Steep / Flatter land / by river could flood / Lack of sunlight / shadowed aspect / Poor soil fertility / Lack of access / road is narrow / twisty / Lack of labour / markets / low population density / Lack of buildings for farmer / machinery / Thin soils / Soil erosion / Bushes / trees would need clearing

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Topic
The natural environment, O-Level Geography (syllabus 2217). Structured question, 8 marks.
Source
O-Level Geography, May/June 2017 Paper 2 Variant 2, question 3.

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