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O-LevelGeographyThe natural environment2217/22 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q120 Marks

The 1:50000 map is of Achill Island, Ireland.

  1. (a)Study the three hill areas of Croaghaun, Slievemore and Doogort and complete the table by putting one tick in each row. The first row has been completed for you. Croaghaun Slievemore Doogort Furthest east Has the highest peak Steepest slopes face south No rivers above the 100 m contour Lakes on the lower slopes[4]
  2. (b)(i)Measure the distance from the Post Office at Keel (An Caol), along the road, to the end of the road at Keem Strand. Circle the correct answer. 6km 8km 10km 14km[1]
  3. (b)(ii)What is the bearing of Keem from Keel (An Caol)? Circle the correct answer. 0° 90° 180° 270°[1]
  4. (c)(i)At what height is the lake at Lough Acorrymore?[1]
  5. (c)(ii)Describe the changes in slope along Mill Stream from Lough Acorrymore to the sea.[2]
  6. (d)Describe the physical features of the northern coast.[5]
  7. (e)Using map evidence, suggest why the site in 6304 and 6404 is a good location for a caravan and camping site.[5]
  8. (f)Give the six-figure grid reference of the Signal Tower, in the centre of the extract.[1]

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Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2016). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [4] Highest point = Croaghaun
  2. Steepest slopes facing south = Slievemore
  3. No rivers above 100m contour = Doogort
  4. Lakes on lower slopes = Croaghaun
  5. [1] 8km
  6. [1] 270°
  7. [1] 187-190 m
  8. [2] Flatter/gentle(r) from lough to 180 m/near lough/at the beginning
  9. Steep from180/170–150 m/steeper from 180–30 m
  10. Flatter/gentle(r) below 30 m/near mouth/close to sea/at the end
  11. [5] Headland/point
  12. Bay
  13. Cliffs/steep
  14. Islands/stacks
  15. River mouth/enters sea
  16. Beach
  17. Not lifted from a name
  18. Not referring to Achill Island
  19. [5] Beach/sea/coastal
  20. Road
  21. Lake/lough
  22. Telephone/post office/services
  23. Lowland
  24. Flat land/gentle slope
  25. Views of hills/hills for walking/exploring
  26. [1] 617073

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About this question

Topic
The natural environment, O-Level Geography (syllabus 2217). Structured question, 20 marks.
Source
O-Level Geography, Oct/Nov 2016 Paper 2 Variant 2, question 1.

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