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O-LevelGeographyThe natural environment2217/23 · Oct/Nov 2013 · Q120 Marks

The 1:50000 map is of Grahamsdale, Zimbabwe.

  1. (a)Study the area of the map shown on Fig. 1.
  2. (a)(i)Identify feature A.[1]
  3. (a)(ii)Identify feature B.[1]
  4. (a)(iii)Identify feature C.[1]
  5. (a)(iv)Identify feature D.[1]
  6. (a)(v)On Fig. 1, draw the positions of the lakes formed by the dam walls E and F.[2]
  7. (b)Give the six-figure grid reference of the 954 m spot height, to the east of Richlands, near the centre of the map.[1]
  8. (c)Give the compass direction and straight-line distance from the dam at 555908 to the dam at 520911. Compass direction ............................................................................................................ Distance ................................................................................................................ metres[2]
  9. (d)Describe and suggest reasons for the pattern of land use, within 1 km of the Mazowe river, east of grid line 55.[4]
  10. (e)Study the area of the map shown in Fig. 2.
  11. (e)(i)Describe the relief and drainage of the area.[5]
  12. (e)(ii)Give map evidence for human activity in the area shown in Fig. 2.[2]

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Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2013). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [1] (a) (i) Quarry/excavation
  2. [1] (ii) Bridge
  3. [1] (iii) Reservoir
  4. [1] (iv) Building
  5. [2] (v) Correct in relation to dam wall E; Correct in relation to dam wall F on both sides
  6. [1] (b) 539857
  7. [2] (c) W; 3300 – 3700
  8. [4] (d) Medium bush along river banks; Medium bush in tributary valleys; Land possibly floods; Orchard on south side of valley; North facing slope gets more sun; Cultivation; Away from flooding/waterlogging; Near water supply
  9. [5] (e) (i) High/hills/mountains; Ridge; Rises to 1300m; Gentle slopes on highest and lowest land; Steep slopes between; Valleys; Main valley goes to NE; Small rivers/streams; Tributary rivers join at 90°/trellis pattern; Some rivers flow NW
  10. [2] (ii) Mine name; Derelict building; Other building; Mining/prospecting trench; Track/cut line/game trail

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Topic
The natural environment, O-Level Geography (syllabus 2217). Structured question, 20 marks.
Source
O-Level Geography, Oct/Nov 2013 Paper 2 Variant 3, question 1.

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