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Caribbean Studies Impact of Geographical Phenomena Questions

The document contains 10 questions about the impact of geographical phenomena on Caribbean countries. The questions cover topics such as how physical landscapes have influenced settlement patterns, measures to minimize dangers from earthquakes and flooding, threats to coral reefs from human and natural factors, and strategies to reduce the impact of disasters and soil erosion. The document also provides tips for answering the questions such as reading the prompts carefully, using the number of marks as a guide for how much to write, and including examples from the Caribbean in the responses.

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Caribbean Studies Impact of Geographical Phenomena Questions

The document contains 10 questions about the impact of geographical phenomena on Caribbean countries. The questions cover topics such as how physical landscapes have influenced settlement patterns, measures to minimize dangers from earthquakes and flooding, threats to coral reefs from human and natural factors, and strategies to reduce the impact of disasters and soil erosion. The document also provides tips for answering the questions such as reading the prompts carefully, using the number of marks as a guide for how much to write, and including examples from the Caribbean in the responses.

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Caribbean Studies

Impact of Geographical Phenomena Questions

1. Describe how the physical landscape has influenced settlement patterns in the Caribbean.
[20 marks]
2. Assess the measures that Caribbean countries can realistically undertake to minimise the
danger posed by earthquakes. [30 marks]

3. Describe the value of coral reefs to Caribbean society and culture. [20 marks]

4. Describe FOUR ways in which drought can impact on Caribbean society and culture.

5. Discuss the social and economic impact of natural disasters on the Caribbean. [30 marks]

6. Examine THREE measures that Caribbean countries can implement to minimise the
danger posed to coral reefs in the region. [20 marks]

7. Flooding is caused by a combination of natural and man-made factors. Discuss the


extent to which flooding is a MAJOR environmental hazard in the Caribbean. [30 marks]

8. Examine THREE strategies that Caribbean countries can use to minimise the impact of
earthquakes in the region. [30 marks]

9. Examine FOUR factors which have caused coral reefs in the Caribbean to be threatened
with extinction. Include examples in your response. [20 marks]

10. Using examples, describe FOUR measures that can be taken to minimise the impact of
soil erosion in the Caribbean. [20 marks]

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Tips in Answering Questions

Read the questions carefully, as well as the key question word (example describe,
discuss, explain, etc.)
Use the number of marks per question as a guide on how much information to present
in your answer.
Read your textbook and other sources (website, internet, etc.) before attempting the
questions.
DO NOT RE-WRITE THE INFORMATION FROM TEXTBOOK AND OTHER
SOURCES. WRITE IN YOUR OWN WORDS, BASED ON YOUR OWN
UNDERSTANDING OF THE TOPIC.
Your answer must have an introduction and conclusion.
Your answers MUST include examples from Caribbean countries and events.
Write as neatly as possible.

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