Advanced level 2026 south west mock geography 2
Advanced level 2026 south west mock geography 2
SECTION A: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
1a i) Why is the troposphere described as the “weather-making layer”? (5 marks)
b i) Examine the impact of Urban Heat Island on the city dwellers and how can these effects be mitigated? (7 marks)
b iii) “As a city expands into a drainage basin, its impervious surfaces increase”. How does the expansion of the impervious surface affect runoff and infiltration rates? (6 marks)
c) Using the following parameters, Temperature, Rainfall amounts and duration of seasons, describe the differences that exist between the climatic types of the South Cameroon Low Plateau and the Northern Lowlands. (7 marks)
(25 marks)
2) A major earthquake (magnitude 8.0) hits a densely populated city found in an active volcanic zone, causing widespread destruction, injuries and deaths.
a) Cite TWO regions in the world where earthquakes frequently occur and discuss THREE causes of earthquakes and state strategies to mitigate this situation. (9 marks)
b) “A quarry operator notices increased rockfalls and landslides during his activity after heavy rains”, examine THREE measures to cope with Mass Movement hazards. (7 marks)
c) Differentiate the relief characteristics of the Western Highlands and that of the Coastal Lowlands. (9 marks)
(25 marks)
3) “A formerly productive sandy soil type turns out to be unproductive due to over cultivation and becomes compact, waterlogged and sticky; discuss THREE characteristics of sandy soils and outline TWO possible reasons for the change in the texture and how it can be improved upon. (9 marks)
b) Examine the interrelationships which exist between the biomass, litter and soil stores in the Selvas. (7 marks)
c (i) Describe and account for the vegetation gradation from the South to the North of Cameroon. (5 marks)
(ii) Discuss three management strategies for the Sahel vegetation in the Northern Lowlands. (4 marks)
(25 marks)
SECTION B: HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
4 a) “Women’s emancipation and high literacy are partly responsible for low fertility rates in some parts of the world”.
i) Discuss THREE other factors responsible for low fertility rates in the MEDCs and measures put in place to curb it. (8 marks)
b) “A remote farming community has witnessed an increased rate of movement of young adults to nearby and faraway towns and cities”.
i) Explain this type of migration and TWO push factors which account for it. (4 marks)
ii) Examine THREE demographic consequences at the departure area of migrants and explain TWO actions that can be implemented to deter such movement. (7 marks)
c) Account for the increase in Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Cameroon in recent times and suggest TWO measures to encourage their return to their area of origin. (6 marks)
(25 marks)
