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Name……………………....………… Teacher………………......…………...YEAR 9GEOGRAPHYSKILLS EXAMINATIONSemester 1~ 2011 ASK "Please insert year" \* MERGEFORMAT General InstructionsWorking time: 50 minutesWrite using black or blue penAttempt ALL questionsAustralian Geography, Civics & CitizenshipPages 2 -18Total : 50 marksThis examination has TWO partsPart A – Questions 1–3535 marksPart B – Question 36–3815 marksTotal marks 50 marksPART A - MULTIPLE CHOICE (35 marks)Select the most correct answer and write the correct letter A, B, C, D on the sheet provided.Refer to Source A to answer questions 1- 5Source A: Synoptic chartWhich statement best describes the likely weather conditions being experienced in Perth?Unstable atmospheric conditions – windy and clear blue skiesStable atmospheric conditions – windy with heavy rainStable atmospheric conditions – gentle winds and clear blue skiesUnstable atmospheric conditions – strong winds and rainWhat is the atmospheric pressure at Perth? 1004 Hpa 1006 Hpa 1010 Hpa1012 HpaWhat is the likely wind direction and speed at Perth?Northeast at 14–23 km per hourSouthwest at 14–23 km per hourSoutheast at 14–23 km per hourNorthwest at 14–23 km per hourWhat is the latitude and longitude for Cairns?33° S, 139° E 15° S, 145° E23° S, 131° E145° E, 15° SWhat are lines joining places of equal atmospheric pressure on a synoptic chart called?Contour linesIsoheightsIsobarsIsobathsWhich of the following is the best definition for weather?Temperature and precipitationThe spatial pattern of weather typesThe day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a particular placeThe long-term weather pattern for a place or regionAustralia is located in which two hemispheres?Western and Northern hemispheresWestern and Southern hemispheresEastern and Northern hemispheresEastern and Southern hemispheresRefer to Source B to answer questions 8 - 12Source B- RivertownWhat is the distance and direction of the train station from the spot height at AR2240?10.5 m south10.5 km north1050m south10.5 km southIdentify the physical feature in AR 2139?LakePine ForestRoadRiverCalculate the area of the feature in AR 2139?4km?400m?4,000m?40,000m?What is the approximate bearing of the forest from the factories?86?160?335?360?What is the height of the feature located at GR 248361?50 m100 m 137 m 237 mWhich of the following statements represents that scale of Source B: Rivertown?1 cm on the map represents 1m in real life1 cm on the map represents 10m in real life1 cm on the map represents 100m in real life1 cm on the map represents 1000m in real lifeRefer to Source C to answer questions 14- 17Source CDuring which three-month period does the most rain fall in Darwin?June, July and AugustJuly, August and SeptemberJanuary, February and March January, February and DecemberCalculate the average yearly rainfall for Darwin.130 mm400 mm1550 mm2000 mmWhich of the following statements does NOT describe Darwin’s climate?Darwin experiences distinct wet and dry seasonsDarwin experiences warm temperatures in the summer, and cold wintersDarwin is warm all year roundDarwin experiences higher rainfall in its summerWhat is the temperate range for Darwin?5?C20?C25?C30?CRefer to Source D to answer question 18 Source D: Cyclone and Drought Risk in AustraliaWhich of the following statements is supported by Source D?Alice Springs is more likely to experience a severe drought than Darwin.Sydney is more likely to experience a tropical cyclone than Perth.Melbourne is the city most at risk from tropical cyclones.Brisbane is more likely to experience drought than Adelaide.Refer to Source E to answer questions 19- 20Source E: Synoptic Chart103060563500What is the wind speed and direction at Darwin?SW 40km/hE 40km/hS 40km/hSSE 30km/hWhat is the air pressure at Perth?1004hpa1006hpa1008hpa1020hpaRefer to Source F to answer questions 21 - 25Source FCalculate the latitude and longitude of Singapore.2?N 105?E2?S 105?E105?S 2?W105?N 2?ECalculate the straight line distance between Phnom Penh and Singapore.4.5km4000km3000km2200kmWhat is the latitude of the Tropic of Capricorn?23?30’N23?30’S120?30’E120?30’WWhat is the name of the ocean located at 10?N 145?E?ArcticIndianPacificAtlanticWhat is the direction of Singapore from Phnom Penh?N WESRefer to Source G to answer questions 26- 28Source G: Topographic map extractUsing the scale on the map, what is the length of the north - south runway?0.5 km1.1 km1.6 km5.4 kmWhat is the grid reference of the airport terminal?GR 165029GR 991065GR 019165GR 165019What is the bearing of Mt Waterview from the airport terminal?45?145?300?335?Refer to Source H to answer questions 29 - 32Source H: Topographic Map ExtractWhat is the bearing of Point C from Point D?70?90?270?290?What is the area reference for Point D?AR 9979AR 7898AR 7999AR 9878What is the contour interval of the topographic map Source H?50 m100 m150 m200m Calculate the distance between Point B and Point A?3 cm75 m75 km100 mRefer to Source I to answer questions 33 - 35Source I: Synoptic Chart33. What state is located at 31?S 148?E? Queensland Western AustraliaVictoriaTasmania Which two states have experienced rainfall in the previous 24 hours? Tasmania and Western Australia Queensland and Western Australia New South Wales and South Australia South Australia and Victoria 35. What is the feature located at X? Cold front Warm front Tropical cyclone High pressure cell PART B - SHORT ANSWERS (15 marks)Question 36 (5 marks) Refer to Source L to complete question 36Source LWhat is the approximate latitude and longitude (in degrees) of Adelaide (2 marks)Latitude …………………………………………………………………………………...Longitude …………………………………………………………..……………………..b) What is the approximate distance between Port Augusta and Cape du Couedic ………………………….……… (1 mark)c) What is the bearing of Adelaide from Cape du Couedic ……………………………………………………………………….. (1 mark)d) Using a 16 point compass, state the direction of Adelaide from Port Augusta ……………………………………… (1 mark)END OF QUESTION 36Question 37 (6 marks) Refer to Source M below to answer question 37Source M5022850222885What is the height of Connor Peak?………………………………………………………….…………..…..………(1 mark)What is the contour interval of Connor National Park topographic map ………………………..…..……(1 mark) Identify the type of vegetation to the south of the field-study centre ………………………..…..………..(1 mark)Complete the cross-section below from Conner Peak to the field studies centre.(3 marks)END OF QUESTION 37Question 38 (4 Marks)Refer to Source N to answer question 38.Source N: Shipwreck IslandWhat is the Grid Reference for the shipwreck?………………………………………………………….………….…....(1 mark)What is the bearing of the shipwreck from Point B? ………………………………………………………….…………..(1 mark) What is the contour interval of Shipwreck Island? ………………………………………………………….………….…..(1 mark)What is the direction of Point A from Point B? ……………………..…………………………..………………….………(1 mark)END OF QUESTION 38END OF EXAMINATIONName……………………....………… Teacher………………......…………...Year 9 Geography Multiple Choice -ANSWERSPart A- Multiple ChoiceWrite A, B, C, D in Capital letters in the boxes provided. 1192203214225236247258269271028112912301331143215331634173518 ................
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