Marks
Asia
14. In the continent of Asia are to be found the highest and the lowest land in
the world, some of the highest and some of the lowest temperatures, some of
the wettest and some of the driest areas, some of the most fertile and some of
the most barren areas, and some of the most densely populated and some of
the least densely populated areas.
Illustrate the truth of this statement from your knowledge of Asia. (20)
[Pages 27 and 28] [Reference Map No. 5]
15. Write a geographical description of a river basin either in India and Pakistan
or in China. (20)
[Pages 29 and 30] [Reference Map No. 5]
Africa
16. Write a description of the way of life of one of the following:—
an Egyptian peasant; a West African cocoa farmer; a pygmy of the Congo
forest; a Saharan tribesman; a Veldt farmer. (20)
[Pages 31 and 32]
Australia and New Zealand
17. On sketch-maps only, one for each town, show the position and trade of four
of the following:—
Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Hobart, Wellington, Auckland. (20)
[Pages 33 and 34]
South America
18. With reference to that part of South America shown on the map on page 35
of the answer book, explain:—■
(a) The wet west southwards from about 38° S. and the relatively drier east in
the same latitudes. 6
(b) The dry west northwards from about 35° S. and the relatively wetter east
in the same latitudes. 6
(c) How do these differences in rainfall affect human settlement and
occupations ? 8
[Pages 35 and 36] (20)
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