Geography test.
Geography test.
1. Question (a):
- (i) mark the following : Afghanistan, India, Line of Longitude 70°E.
- Country A: Afghanistan
- Country B: India
- (iii) Describe Pakistan's location in relation to other countries in South and Central Asia.
- Pakistan is located in South Asia, bordered by India to the east, Afghanistan and Iran to the
west, and China to the north. To the south, it has a coastline along the Arabian Sea.
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1. Question (b):
- (i) Describe the main features of the desert areas shown in the photograph.
- The desert areas are characterized by sparse vegetation, sandy soil, and undulating sand
dunes. The climate is arid with extreme temperatures.
- (ii) Explain the challenges of living in desert areas, such as those shown in Fig. 1.2.
- Challenges include scarcity of water, extreme temperatures, limited vegetation, and
difficulties in agriculture and transportation.
- (iii) Study Fig. 1.3 (insert). Describe two features of the climate of the areas shown.
- High temperatures during the day and low temperatures at night.
- Low and unpredictable rainfall.
- (iv) Suggest three ways in which rainfall affects the climate of Pakistan.
- Influences agricultural productivity and crop patterns.
- Affects water availability for both domestic and industrial use.
- Determines the occurrence of floods and droughts.
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1. Question (b):
- (i) On the map name the following: River Indus, Karachi, Arabian Sea, River Gomal.
- These locations need to be marked and labeled on the map.
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1. Question (d):
- Evaluate the extent to which the natural topography of Pakistan limits human activity and
economic development in the north of the country.
- The mountainous terrain in the north limits large-scale agriculture and infrastructure
development. Harsh climatic conditions and difficulty in transportation also hinder economic
activities. However, these regions are rich in natural resources and have potential for tourism
and hydroelectric power generation. Different perspectives should be considered, including
economic, environmental, and social factors.
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Question (i)
- Name the desert X and Y on the map.
For this question, we need to identify the two desert regions marked as X and Y on the map
provided in the image.
Desert X:This is likely the Thar Desert, located in the southeastern part of Pakistan and
extending into India.
Desert Y: This could be the Kharan Desert, located in the southwestern part of Pakistan in the
Balochistan region.
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- Describe the scene in Photograph A.
To describe the scene in Photograph A, analyze the visible features such as landforms,
vegetation, climate indicators, and human activity. Since the photograph is not clearly visible, a
general description could include:
General Description:
The photograph likely shows a typical desert landscape, which might include:
- Expansive sandy plains with little to no vegetation.
- Possibly some sand dunes or rocky outcrops.
- Sparse or no human habitation or infrastructure.
- A harsh, arid environment indicated by the barren land and clear skies.