2001-CE

GEOG

HONG KONG EXAMINATIONS AUTHORITY

HONG KONG CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION EXAMINATION 2001

PAPER 1

GEOGRAPHY PAPER 1
8.30 am 10.00 am (1 hours)
This paper must be answered in English

1.

Answer THREE questions only, choosing ONE question from each section.

2.

Draw sketch maps and diagrams to supply additional, relevant information

when appropriate.

3.

In each question, two marks will be awarded for effective communication.

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SECTION A
Choose any ONE of the following three questions. Each question carries 21 marks,
including 2 marks awarded for effective communication.
1.

Photographs 1a and 1b show two types of rock weathering.

Photograph 1a

Photograph 1b

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(a)

Name the type of physical weathering shown in each photograph.

(2 marks)

(b)

Using a table, compare these two types of weathering in terms of:

(c)

(i)

places of occurrence

(ii)

rock structure

(iii)

climatic conditions

(8 marks)

Figure 1c shows a weathering profile commonly found in tropical

regions.

(i)

Explain the processes leading to its formation.

(6 marks)

(ii)

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What are the possible effects of the development of such a

profile on the stability of slopes?
(3 marks)

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2.

Figure 2 shows the temperature distribution of the world in a certain month

and the climatic graphs of three places, X, Y and Z.
Figure 2

II
mm

J F M AM J J A S O N D

mm

J FMAM J J A S O N D

J F MAM J J A S O N D

880

2 400

Annual rainfall (mm):

375
Mean monthly temperature ()

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III
mm

Mean monthly rainfall (mm)

(a)

Identify the season in the northern hemisphere.

(1 mark)

(b)

Match the climatic graphs I, II and III with the places X, Y and Z.
(1 mark)

(c)

Explain how the climatic elements shown in the climatic graph

affect the growth of the forest in place X.
(6 marks)

(d)

Which place has the largest annual range of temperature? Explain

why.
(4 marks)

(e)

Describe and explain the pattern of the 30C isotherms.

(7 marks)

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3.

Figure 3 shows the river features found in Deep Bay, Hong Kong.
(a)

Name features A and B.

(b)

How does the work of the river affect the channel characteristics of
feature A?
(8 marks)

(c)

Explain the favourable conditions for the formation of feature B in

this area.
(6 marks)

(d)

In recent years, there has been rapid urban development in the Deep
Bay area. Suggest the possible impacts of this on the growth and
development of features A and B.
(3 marks)

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(2 marks)

Figure 3

Key
Key
Salt tolerant plant

Fine sediment

Rock debris

Direction of river flow

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SECTION B
Choose any ONE of the following three questions. Each question carries 24 marks,
including 2 marks awarded for effective communication.
4.

Figure 4a shows the industrial districts of Kwun Tong and a newly planned
industrial district, Science Park. Figure 4b is a proposed land-use plan of
Science Park.
(a)

(b)

(c)

(i)

State the difference in geographical location of the two

industrial districts.
(2 marks)

(ii)

Account for the declining importance of Kwun Tong as an

industrial district in recent years.
(5 marks)

(i)

What are the locational factors favouring the establishment

of Science Park?
(6 marks)

(ii)

Explain why there is land reserved for recreation and open

space.
(5 marks)

What is the government's role in establishing Science Park?

(4 marks)

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Figure 4a

Kwun Tong
It was developed in the 1960s. Textile
and clothing factories were commonly
found in small units in flatted
industrial buildings. Nowadays, not
many of these factories remain.

Science Park
This is a newly planned industrial
district and will be completed by
2003. Technology-intensive
industries like information
technology and biotechnology
industries will be developed there.

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5.

Study Photograph 5a, which was taken in Sheung Wan and Figure 5b, which
is a map extract of the district.
Photograph 5a

(a)

i)
ii)

(b)

Identify the urban problem shown in the photograph.

(1 mark)
In which part of the city is this problem commonly found?
(1 mark)

Based on map and photograph evidence, describe the problems

which affect the residents living in the area.
(6 marks)

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Figure 5b

(Scale 1:10 000)

(c)

Despite the various urban problems encountered, explain why some

residents still choose to live here.
(5 marks)

(d)

Urban renewal may be a solution to the problems mentioned above.

Explain the difficulties faced by the government in carrying out the
scheme.
(4 marks)

(e)

In connection with the plan for urban renewal, the government has
originally planned to reclaim 187 hectares of land in the
neighbouring district.
This plan is strongly opposed by
environmentalists. Explain why.
(5 marks)

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6.

Mr. Chan is an experienced farmer in Hong Kong. Recently he has

abandoned his farm and set up a farm in Shenzhen. The produces are
transported to Hong Kong every day and are sold in supermarkets. Figure 6
is a sketch of Mr. Chan's farm.
Figure 6

(a)

Name the type of farming practised by Mr. Chan.

(1 mark)

(b)
Why does Mr. Chan choose to set up his farm in Shenzhen
instead of Hong Kong?
(4 marks)
(c)
Give reasons for Mr. Chan's choice of crop as shown in the
Figure.
(4 marks)
(d)
How is Mr. Chan's farm different from the traditional farm
nearby? Use evidence from the sketch to support your answer.
(6 marks)
(e)

i)

What are the possible problems that Mr. Chan's farm may
have to face?
(3 marks)

ii)

What measures could be taken to minimize the damage

caused by these problems?
(4 marks)

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SECTION C
Choose any ONE of the following two questions. Each question carries 15 marks,
including 2 marks awarded for effective communication.
7.

Figure 7 shows the amount of solid waste produced in Hong Kong between
1986 and 2001.
Figure 7
Solid Waste
(tonnes/day)
10000

7500

5000
1986

1991

Year

1996

2001

(a)

Account for the overall trend of the amount of solid waste produced
during this period.
(5 marks)

(b)

Suggest reasons for the decreasing use of incinerators to treat solid

waste in recent years.
(3 marks)

(c)

What alternative measures can the government take to minimize the

solid waste problem?
(5 marks)

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8.

There are plans to use Area A shown in Figure 8 for holding an international
sports event.
(a)

State the locational advantages of area A.

(6 marks)

(b)

After the completion of the international sports event, the plan is to

develop area A into a medium density self-contained community.
(i)

Suggest reasons to support this development plan.

(4 marks)

(ii)

State the possible

development.

constraints

hindering

such a
(3 marks)

Figure 8

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