Junior Secondary Exploring Geography (Third Edition) Part 3

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Unit 1
1 Which of the following statement(s) about food supply of Hong Kong is/are correct?
1 The major source of rice is supplied by Thailand.
2 Hong Kong produces most vegetables consumed.
3 The share of local food production in Hong Kong is very small.
A 2 only
B 1 and 2 only
C 1 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
C

2 Which of the following are the cultural inputs of a farming system?

1 Cash
2 Fertilizers
3 Pesticides
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
C

3 Which of the following pairs about the classification of farming activities are correct?
Farming activity Type of farming

Pastoral farming

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Arable farming

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3

Extensive farming

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A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
A

4 Refer to the photographs below.

1 3

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Which of the above are examples of farm produce?
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
B

5 The chart below shows a farming system of a farm.

What are X, Y and Z respectively?

X Y Z

A Physical Cultural Outputs

B Physical Cultural Feedback

C Cultural Physical Outputs

D Cultural Physical Feedback

6 Which of the following are the physical inputs of a farming system?

1 Sunlight

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2 Soil nutrients
3 Air temperature
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
D

7 Which of the following are farming processes?

1 Buying tractors
2 Adding fertilizers
3 Harvesting vegetables
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
C

8 Which of the following are outputs of a farming system?

1 Cash
2 Pollutants
3 Animal waste
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
C

9 Refer to the photograph below.

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Which of the following are the farming characteristics shown in the photograph?
1 Arable
2 Extensive
3 Low-technology
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
B

10 Which of the following descriptions about intensive farming are correct?

1 Inputs per unit area of land are high.
2 It enables farmers to earn more money.
3 A farm practising intensive farming can be small or large.
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
D

11 Which of the following help determine whether a farming activity is extensive or not?
1 Farm size

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2 Labour input
3 Amount of machines used
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
D

12 Refer to the photograph below.

(Credit: biasciolialessandro/Envato Elements)

What type of farming is shown in the photograph?
A Mixed farming
B Arable farming
C Pastoral farming
D Extensive farming
B

13 The photograph below shows a farm.

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Which of the following are the characteristics of the farm shown?
1 Arable
2 Commercial
3 Subsistence
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
A

14 Which of the following matches about rice cultivation in Laos are correct?
1 Labour input High

2 Technology input Low

3 Uses Own consumption

A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3

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15 The photograph below shows a farm.

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What farming activity is shown in the photograph?
A Dairy farming
B Wheat farming
C Beef cattle rearing
D Wheat-sheep farming
A

16 Which of the following are the characteristics of wheat farming in central USA?
1 Labour input is high.
2 Farm outputs are mainly for sale.
3 Large machines are commonly used in farms.
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
C

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17 Which of the following is an example of pastoral farming?

A Wheat farming in central USA
B Dairy farming in New Zealand
C Market gardening in the Netherlands
D Wheat-sheep farming in South-east Australia
B

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Unit 2
1 Which of the following regions is the most favourable for paddy growing in China?
A Xibei region
B Huanan region
C Central region
D Northern region
B

2 Which of the following are the characteristics of farming activities in Huanan region?
1 Farm size is small.
2 Farmers mainly practise arable farming.
3 Rice and vegetables are the main outputs of the farms.
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
D

3 Refer to the map below.

Why is Place A not favourable for growing rice?

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1 Winter temperature is too low.

2 Summer temperature is too high.
3 Rainfall is too low.
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
B

4 Refer to the photograph below which shows a place in Gansu, China.

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Which of the following are the favourable factors for farming at this place?
1 Relief is gentle.
2 Temperatures are high.
3 Source of irrigation water is available.
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
B

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5 Refer to the relief map of China below.

Which of the following statements about the map above is/are correct?
1 It is mountainous at Place A.
2 Flat land at Place B is good for arable farming.
3 Flat relief and presence of river at Place C are suitable for arable farming.
A 1 only
B 2 only
C 1 and 3 only
D 2 and 3 only
C

6 The map below shows the major farming regions in China.

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Which of the following major farming activities are correctly matched with Regions P, Q and R?
P Q R

A Wheat farming Pastoral farming Rice farming

B Mixed farming Pastoral farming Rice farming

C Pastoral farming Wheat farming Rice farming

D Pastoral farming Mixed farming Wheat farming

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7 Which of the following is/are the factor(s) affecting the distribution of farming regions in China?
1 Relief
2 Rainfall
3 Growing season
A 1 only
B 1 and 2 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
D

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8 Which of the following affect the length of the growing season?

1 Air pressure
2 Rainfall
3 Air temperature
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
C

9 Which of the following conditions favour(s) farming activities?

1 Height of land: 2,000 m
2 Growing season: 20 days
3 Annual rainfall: 1,200 mm
A 3 only
B 1 and 2 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
A

10 Which of the following are the major farming regions in China?

1 Sichuan Pendi
2 Huangtu Gaoyuan
3 Middle and Lower Chang Jiang Pingyuan
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
B

11 Which of the following descriptions about the farming activities in Xibei region are correct?
1 Crops can be grown near oases.
2 Pastoral farming in Xinjiang belongs to extensive farming.

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3 Qing Zang Plateau is too mountainous for livestock rearing.

A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
A

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Unit 3
1 Refer to the figure below which shows the change in population in China.

What does the trend shown in the figure imply on the food situation in China?
1 Food demand increases with time.
2 Food supply increases with time.
3 Self-sufficiency rate of food increases with time.
A 1 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
A

2 Which of the following are factors affecting food demand?

1 Population size
2 Level of income
3 Local farm production
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only

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D 1, 2 and 3
A

3 Which of the following matches is/are correct?

Local situation Result
1 High food demand Food shortages
2 Not enough local food production Food shortages
3 Not enough local food production Low rate of food self-sufficiency
A 1 only
B 3 only
C 1 and 2 only
D 2 and 3 only
B

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Unit 4
1 What physical constraint(s) are the farming activities in western China experience?
1 Low rainfall
2 Rugged relief
3 Long and hot summer
A 3 only
B 1 and 2 only
C 1 and 3 only
D 2 and 3 only
B

2 Which of the following matches about natural hazards and their effects on farming is/are correct?
Natural hazard Effect on farming
1 Pest Damaging crops by pests
2 Drought Insufficient water for crops
3 Typhoon Damaging crops by strong winds
A 1 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
D

3 Which of the following are major farming problems in China?

1 Environmental pollution
2 Shortage of farm labour
3 Short growing season in northern part
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
D

4 The photograph below shows a natural hazard faced by farmers in China.

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Which of the following descriptions about the natural hazard shown are correct?
1 It lowers crop yields.
2 It usually occurs on highlands.
3 It occurs after a long period of heavy rain.
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
B

5 The photograph below shows an area in southern China.

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Which of the following are the reasons for the shrinking area of farmland in this area?
1 Building of dams
2 Building of houses

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3 Increasing population
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
C

6 Which of the following farming problems are found in eastern China?

1 Long cold winters
2 Flooding in summers
3 Reduction in farmland
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
C

7 The photograph below shows an area in China.

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What is the possible farming problem found in the area shown?
A Soil erosion

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B Desertification
C Water shortage
D Reduction in farmland due to urban development nearby
D

8 Removing natural vegetation for farming will cause

1 soil erosion.
2 reduction in land productivity.
3 the soil to become more fertile.
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
A

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Unit 5
1 Which of the following descriptions about genetic engineering are correct?
1 It is a kind of biotechnology.
2 It is safe and is widely accepted in China.
3 It modifies the genes of crops to overcome farming constraints.
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
B

2 The photograph below shows a farming method.

(Credit: Kayan Mak)

Why do farmers carry out this farming method?
1 The operating cost is low.
2 They can control physical inputs to the farm.
3 The method can lengthen the growing season.
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
C

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3 Refer to the newspaper clipping below.

This year, the rainy season of Place A is exceptionally dry.

Which of the following methods can help solve the farming problem mentioned?
1 Using tractor to harvest
2 Practising drip irrigation
3 Growing drought-resistant GM crops
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
C

4 Refer to the figure below which shows the algal bloom coverage in a lake in China between 2000
and 2018.

Source: Jing, Y., Zhang, Y., Hu, M., Chu, Q., & Ma, R. (2019). ‘MODIS-satellite-based analysis
of long-term temporal-spatial dynamics and drivers of algal blooms in a plateau lake Dianchi,
China’, Remote Sens, 11(21), 2582.
Which of the following descriptions about the algal bloom coverage shown in the figure is/are
correct?
1 It shows a decreasing trend between 2002 and 2005.
2 It shows an increasing trend between 2006 and 2015.
3 It reached a maximum in 2018.
A 1 only

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B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
A

5 Refer to the figure below which shows the algal bloom coverage in a lake in China between 2000
and 2018.

Source: Jing, Y., Zhang, Y., Hu, M., Chu, Q., & Ma, R. (2019). ‘MODIS-satellite-based analysis
of long-term temporal-spatial dynamics and drivers of algal blooms in a plateau lake Dianchi,
China’, Remote Sens, 11(21), 2582.
What does the figure imply?
1 Farmlands are present around the lake.
2 There is a possible overuse of chemical fertilizers.
3 Living things in the lake may lack oxygen and die.
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
D

6 Which of the following are scientific farming methods?

1 Use of machines
2 Use of biotechnology

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3 Use of irrigation systems

A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
D

7 How do farmers in China improve farming output?

1 Use of machines
2 Use of greenhouses
3 Building irrigation systems
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
D

8 The photograph below shows a farming method.

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Which of the following descriptions about the farming method shown are correct?
1 It needs a lot of capital input.

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2 It is a kind of biotechnology.
3 It requires a high technological level.
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
B

9 The following are the climatic graphs pf places where Farms P, Q, R and S are located. Which farm
needs to depend more on irrigation systems?
A C

B D

10 The figure below shows a farming practice.

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What are the effects of the farming practice?

1 Amount of algae increases
2 Amount of river water increases
3 Amount of fish and other living things in the river decreases
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
B

11 Which of the following are the harmful effects of using excessive pesticides on farming?
1 Polluting water
2 Affecting people’s health
3 Upsetting the nature’s control on the amount of pests
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
D

12 The photograph below shows a farming technology.

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Which of the following descriptions about this farming technology are correct?
1 It needs a lot of capital input.
2 It is a kind of biotechnology.
3 It requires a high technological level.
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
B

13 The photograph below shows a scientific farming method used in a farm.

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What is/are the harmful effect(s) of using this method?
1 Causing land subsidence
2 Intensifying greenhouse effect
3 Having unexpected risks on people’s health
A 1 only
B 2 only
C 1 and 3 only
D 2 and 3 only
B

14 The photograph below shows a farming technology.

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Which of the following descriptions about this farming technology is/are correct?
1 This method improves water supply.
2 This method extends the growing season.
3 This method increases the farming area.
A 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
A

15 Which of the following descriptions about genetically modified (GM) crops are correct?
1 They need less water to grow.
2 They can resist attack from pests.
3 They can increase biodiversity.
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
A

16 Which of the following descriptions about GM crops are correct?

1 GM crops may cause allergies on human.

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2 GM crops may contaminate other non-GM crops.

3 The growing of GM crops is not allowed in China.
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
A

17 Which of the following pairs about farming methods is correct?

A Pesticides—To enrich soil nutrients
B Machines—To increase farming areas
C Irrigation—To provide water for crops
D Chemical fertilizers—To kill pests
C

18 Which of the following are the limitations of using scientific farming methods in China?
1 They require a large local market.
2 They require a large amount of capital.
3 They require technological know-how.
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
C

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Unit 6
1 Which of the following are examples of organic fertilizers?
1 Dead plants
2 Crop residues
3 Animal waste
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
D

2 Which of the following are ways to ensure there is enough farmland to produce food in China?
1 Restore degraded land
2 Develop prime farmland
3 Prevent soil erosion in areas with poor soil
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
B

3 Which of the following are the support offered by the Central Government to farmer?
1 Invest in irrigation systems
2 Provide subsidies to farmers to buy machines
3 Provide training to farmers to use scientific farming methods
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
D

4 Which of the following are the principles of sustainable farming?

1 Farmers can earn enough money to support themselves.

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2 Farmers can use any methods to increase farm outputs.

3 Farm produce is safe and healthy to eat.
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
B

5 Which of the following farming methods meet the principle of environmental conservation?
1 Using dead plants as compost
2 Planting chilies to keep pests away
3 Using manure from chicken as fertilizer
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
D

6 Sustainable farming can be developed if we

1 carry out crop rotation.
2 use pesticides to kill pests.
3 use more organic fertilizers.
A 1 and 2only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
B

7 Which of the following are the examples of organic farming?

1 Grow genetically modified crops
2 Use dead plants to make compost
3 Use spring onions to get rid of pests
A 1 and 2 only

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B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
C

8 The figure below shows a farming method.

Which of the following descriptions about this farming method are correct?
1 It adds nutrients to the soil.
2 It interrupts pest cycles.
3 It diversifies farmers’ income.
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
C

9 Which of the following farming methods help conserve soil and water?
1 Fallowing
2 Crop rotation

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3 Intensive farming
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
A

10 The photograph below shows a farm.

(Credit: Ekaterina Pokrovsky/Dreamstime.com)

Which of the following descriptions about the farming activity shown are correct?
1 It is a type of mixed farming.
2 It meets the principle of sustainable farming.
3 It can maintain the productivity of the land.
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
D

11 Which of the following is an advantage of practising mixed farming?

A Reducing water loss
B Reducing farm work

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C Keeping away of pests

D Conserving soil nutrient
D

12 The figure below shows a farm.

Which of the following statements about the farm are correct?

1 The farm practises mixed farming.
2 Manure from sheep is the input of this farm.
3 The soil will have time to recover its nutrient through fallowing.
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
D

13 The photograph below shows an irrigation method.

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Which of the following is/are the benefit(s) of using this irrigation method?
1 Control pests
2 Reduce water wastage
3 Reduce evaporation rate
A 1 only
B 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
C

14 Refer to the photograph below.

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Which of the following are the advantages of using the farming technology shown?
1 Conserve water
2 Maintain soil fertility
3 Avoid overusing fertilizers
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
B

15 Which of the following descriptions about farm specialisation are correct?

1 It increases farm productivity.
2 It speeds up farm mechanisation.
3 Farmers can only grow one type of crop in a farm.
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
A

16 Which of the following descriptions about prime farmland in China are correct?
1 Degraded land is turned back to grassland.
2 Development on prime farmland is restricted.
3 Farmers do not apply pesticides on farmland.
A 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
A

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Unit 7
1 Refer to the world map below.

Which of the following comparisons between regions X and Y are correct?

X Y
1 Intensity of farming Lower Higher
2 Risk of food shortage Higher Lower
3 Support of government in farming activity Lower Higher
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
D

2 Which of the following is/are the solution(s) to food shortages in the Sahel?
1 Encouraging birth control
2 Setting up indoor plant factories
3 Setting up small-scale industries in the rural areas
A 1 only
B 1 and 2 only
C 1 and 3 only
D 2 and 3 only

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3 Which of the following are the causes of low food supply in North Korea?
1 Harsh climate
2 Rugged relief
3 High birth rate
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
A

4 Which of the matches about the factors causing low food supply and their solutions in North Korea
is/are correct?
Factor causing low food supply Solution
1 Limited farmland Providing food aid
2 Harsh climate Greenhouse farming
3 Poverty Growing cash crops in kitchen gardens for sale
A 1 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
C

5 Refer to the world map below. Which of the following countries is food shortages most likely to
occur?

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6 The photograph below shows a food problem.

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Which of the following are the causes of this problem?
1 Poverty
2 Frequent natural hazards
3 Frequent wars and conflict
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only

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C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
D

7 The photograph below shows a problem that is often found in the Sahel.

(Credit: deyangeorgiev/Envato Elements)

What are the causes of this problem?
1 High evaporation rate
2 Rainfall higher than normal
3 Temperature higher than normal
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
B

8 Which of the following are the common farming problems in northern China and the Sahel?
1 Poor soil
2 Frequent drought
3 Shortage of farm labour
A 1 and 2 only

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B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
A

9 Which of the following are the causes of food problems in the Sahel?
1 Poor physical environment
2 Low education level
3 Low birth rate
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
A

10 Refer to the following information. Why does Country Y have more favourable conditions to
develop biotechnology than Country X?
Country X Country Y
Population 83,450,000 5,400,000
GNP per capita (US dollars) 620 47,390
Education level No normal education: 9% No normal education: 0%
Primary and secondary: 86.6% Primary and secondary: 73%
Tertiary or above: 4.4% Tertiary or above: 27%
1 Country Y has a smaller population.
2 People in Country Y are more educated.
3 Country Y has more money for the investment of biotechnology.
A 1 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
C

11 Which of the following are solutions to the food problems in the Sahel?

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1 To provide food aid

2 To ensure political stability
3 To improve farming methods and increase people’s income
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
D

12 Which of the following are measures to improve food production and increase people’s incomes
in the Sahel?
1 To develop the rural economy
2 To provide food aid directly
3 To improve rural infrastructure
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
B

13 Which of the following are sustainable ways to increase food supply in the Sahel?
1 Planting trees in the cropland
2 Building earth bunds to catch water
3 Growing genetically modified crops
A 1 and 2 only
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
A

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