O-LevelGeographyThe natural environment2217/23 · May/June 2018 · Q58 Marks
Study Fig. 5.1, which shows a volcano. [Figure 5.1]
- (a)What type of volcano is shown in Fig. 5.1?[1]
- (b)(i)Add labels to Fig. 5.1 to show the position of: • the magma chamber; • the crater.[2]
- (b)(ii)Describe the other features of the volcano shown in Fig. 5.1.[2]
- (c)Suggest why a village has been built on the slope of the volcano at X.[3]
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Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2018). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] Stratovolcano / composite
- [2] Magma chamber label; Crater label
- [2] 3000 m high; Steep slopes; Layered; Made of lava / ash; Side vents
- [3] Land is good for agriculture; Land further away is too crowded; People make money from tourism / tourist resort; Volcano has not erupted in a long time / inactive / dormant / extinct; Willing to take risk / don't understand risk
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