Advanced level 2026 south west mock geography 3

SECTION A: MAP WORK AND PHOTO INTERPRETATION

1. Study the map extract of KUMBA AND ENVIRONS at 1:50.000 and answer the questions that follow:

a) i) Identify and describe the relief regions of the map extract of KUMBA AND ENVIRON. (3 marks)

ii) Describe the drainage characteristics of the map extract of KUMBA AND ENVIRON. (3 marks)

iii) Calculate the sinuosity index for the portion of River Meme 423180 to 442200. (4 marks)

iv) State the significance of the sinuosity index calculated. (2 marks)

b) i) Describe the nature of transport network development in the map extract of KUMBA AND ENVIRON. (2 marks)

ii) Account for the variation in transport development in the area of the map extract. (3 marks)

c) i) Based on economic resources in the area of the map extract, propose two cottage industries that can be established in the area of the map extract. (3 marks)

ii) Apart from the processing industries, using map evidence, suggest two other development projects that can be carried out in the area of the map extract. (3 marks)

d) Account for the settlement rich and settlement poor areas of the map extract (4 marks)

e) Study the attached photograph showing some geographic phenomena and answer the questions that follow:

i) Identify the phenomena shown in the photograph A and B. (1 mark)

ii) State the type of photographs in A and B. (1 mark)

iii) State one justification each for the type of photograph. (2 marks)

iv) State two causes each for the phenomena in photograph A and B. (2 marks)

(Total: 34 marks)