O-LevelGeographyThe natural environment2217/22 · May/June 2010 · Q28 Marks

Study Fig. 1, which shows natural hazards occurring in India. [Figure 1]

(a)(i)Describe the distribution of areas affected by tropical storms (cyclones).[1]
(a)(ii)Tropical storms approach mainly from the sea. Draw an arrow on Fig. 1 to suggest the path of the storms approaching India.[1]
(b)Describe the distribution of drought affected areas.[2]
(c)(i)Study Fig. 2, which shows the climate of Sholapur. Sholapur is located in an area affected by drought but where major rivers sometimes flood. Complete Fig. 2 to show 25mm of rain and 40°C in May. [Figure 2][1]
(c)(ii)How many months experienced less than 20mm of rain?[1]
(c)(iii)In which month is flooding most likely? Give a reason for your answer.[2]

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Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2010). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

[1] (a)(i) East (coast)/Bay of Bengal
[1] (a)(ii) Any line from the sea towards section of coast affected by tropical storm
[2] (b) Mainly in west
[2] (b) Smaller areas in east
[2] (b) Mostly inland/central
[1] (c)(i) Correct rainfall and temperature on graph
[1] (c)(ii) 5
[2] (c)(iii) September – highest rainfall total
[2] (c)(iii) September - most intense rain
[2] (c)(iii) October - delayed flow to the river

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