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O-LevelGeographyThe natural environment2217/23 · Oct/Nov 2017 · Q120 Marks

Study the 1:50000 map of Snaefell, Isle of Man.

  1. (a)Compare the features of the west coast and the east coast by completing the table. Put one tick (✔) on each row. West coast | East coast | Both | Neither ---|---|---|--- Example: Stack | | | ✔ Bay | | | Flat rock | | | Headland | | | River mouth | | | Spit | | | [5]
  2. (b)(i)Measure the distance along the Snaefell Mountain Railway from Summit Station to Bungalow Station. Give your answer to the nearest kilometre.[1]
  3. (b)(ii)Give the bearing from Summit Station to Bungalow Station.[1]
  4. (b)(iii)Give the six figure grid reference of Summit Station.[1]
  5. (c)Study the area of the map shown on Fig. 1. [Figure 1] Describe the relief and drainage in this area.[6]
  6. (d)Study the area of the map shown on Fig. 2. [Figure 2] Describe the human features of the valley called Sulby Glen.[6]

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Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2017). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [5] 1(a) Bay - east coast Flat rock - east coast Headland - east coast River mouth – both Spit - neither
  2. [1] 1(b)(i) 3
  3. [1] 1(b)(ii) 185°-189°
  4. [1] 1(b)(iii) 396879 / 397879
  5. [6] 1(c) High / hill / mountain Ridge Double peak Heights to 469 m Heights down to 180 m–200 m (within range) Spur Valley Steep slopes Rounded tops Convex / concave slope located Rivers drain north / east / south Radial drainage Tributaries [Reserve 1 for drainage]
  6. [6] 1(d) Dam / reservoir Building / isolated settlement Main road / A road Other road / drive / track / byway Footpath / walking trail Coniferous wood / forestry / plantation Parking area Picnic site Cairn Footbridge Weir

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Topic
The natural environment, O-Level Geography (syllabus 2217). Structured question, 20 marks.
Source
O-Level Geography, Oct/Nov 2017 Paper 2 Variant 3, question 1.

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