This examination paper consists of 19 pages.
INSTRUCTIONS
A After you have completed this examination paper, you should hand in the following:
• This examination paper
• The mark-reading sheet with your answers for Section A
• Your examination book with your answers for Section B
B Make sure that your student number and all the other required information are entered on your
examination book and mark-reading sheet. Where the module code is requested, write GGH1501.
C Note that the unique number of the examination paper for GGH1501 is 473041 (provided on the
cover page of the examination paper, in brackets, following the module code). Importantly this
unique number has to be written and marked on the mark reading sheet.
D Allocation of marks:
• Section A — 60 marks (44 multiple choice questions: Answer all of them)
• Section B — 40 marks (Select and answer 4 questions of 10 marks each)
E It is recommended that you utilise your time as follows:
• Section A — Approximately 60 minutes
• Section B — Approximately 60 minutes
F Read the instructions and follow them carefully.
G Do your best, good luck!
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SECTION A
Instructions
Answer all the questions in this section.
The questions in this section must be answered on a mark-reading sheet.
Write your student number, the unique number of the examination paper and all other required
information on the mark reading sheet.
Put the mark-reading sheet in the front of your examination book when handing in everything
at the end of the examination.
Questions
The nature of geography and geographical thinking
Figure 1: Maps showing spread of Euro through France
1. The series of maps provided in Figure 1 illustrates the diffusion process through which the
Euro as currency spread through France. What type of diffusion can this be referred to?
(1) hierarchical
(2) relocation
(3) contagious
(4) stimulus
(5) expansion
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Plan A Plan B
Figure 2: Subdivision plans for 32 homes
2. Which one of the following statements best describes the distribution pattern displayed by
the two subdivision plans for 32 homes in Figure 2?
(1) The plans are of the same pattern but differ in concentration.
(2) The homes are dispersed similarly.
(3) The plans have the same density but differ in concentration.
(4) The plans differ in density but are the same in concentration.
(5) The plans are of the same density and concentration.
3. In a geographical context, the term “projection” refers to … .
(1) imaginary lines drawn on maps for the purpose of describing location
(2) the methods used to represent the spherical Earth on a flat surface
(3) the expected geographical outcome of specific events or processes
(4) the generally accepted shape of the Earth as presented on maps
4. A uniform region is defined by …
(1) politicians
(2) common natural or human characteristics that occur throughout the region
(3) the amount and type of natural resources available in the region
(4) a central focus or node in the region
TURNOVER
INSTRUCTIONS
A After you have completed this examination paper, you should hand in the following:
• This examination paper
• The mark-reading sheet with your answers for Section A
• Your examination book with your answers for Section B
B Make sure that your student number and all the other required information are entered on your
examination book and mark-reading sheet. Where the module code is requested, write GGH1501.
C Note that the unique number of the examination paper for GGH1501 is 473041 (provided on the
cover page of the examination paper, in brackets, following the module code). Importantly this
unique number has to be written and marked on the mark reading sheet.
D Allocation of marks:
• Section A — 60 marks (44 multiple choice questions: Answer all of them)
• Section B — 40 marks (Select and answer 4 questions of 10 marks each)
E It is recommended that you utilise your time as follows:
• Section A — Approximately 60 minutes
• Section B — Approximately 60 minutes
F Read the instructions and follow them carefully.
G Do your best, good luck!
TURN OVER
, 2 GGH1501
May/June 2017
SECTION A
Instructions
Answer all the questions in this section.
The questions in this section must be answered on a mark-reading sheet.
Write your student number, the unique number of the examination paper and all other required
information on the mark reading sheet.
Put the mark-reading sheet in the front of your examination book when handing in everything
at the end of the examination.
Questions
The nature of geography and geographical thinking
Figure 1: Maps showing spread of Euro through France
1. The series of maps provided in Figure 1 illustrates the diffusion process through which the
Euro as currency spread through France. What type of diffusion can this be referred to?
(1) hierarchical
(2) relocation
(3) contagious
(4) stimulus
(5) expansion
TURNOVER
, 3 GGH1501
May/June 2017
Plan A Plan B
Figure 2: Subdivision plans for 32 homes
2. Which one of the following statements best describes the distribution pattern displayed by
the two subdivision plans for 32 homes in Figure 2?
(1) The plans are of the same pattern but differ in concentration.
(2) The homes are dispersed similarly.
(3) The plans have the same density but differ in concentration.
(4) The plans differ in density but are the same in concentration.
(5) The plans are of the same density and concentration.
3. In a geographical context, the term “projection” refers to … .
(1) imaginary lines drawn on maps for the purpose of describing location
(2) the methods used to represent the spherical Earth on a flat surface
(3) the expected geographical outcome of specific events or processes
(4) the generally accepted shape of the Earth as presented on maps
4. A uniform region is defined by …
(1) politicians
(2) common natural or human characteristics that occur throughout the region
(3) the amount and type of natural resources available in the region
(4) a central focus or node in the region
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