Pakistan Studies 2059 · O Level · Location of administrative areas and cities

Location of administrative areas and cities — practice question

Fig. 1.1 presents a map of southern Pakistan and nearby countries. It includes Afghanistan, Iran, India, the Arabian Sea, the River Indus, the Kharan desert, and both international and province-level boundaries. The latitude lines marked are 24^{\circ}N and 28^{\circ}N, while the longitude lines shown are 64^{\circ}E, 68^{\circ}E and 72^{\circ}E. A north arrow and a 0-300 km scale bar are also shown.
(a(i))[3]

Study Fig. 1.1, which is a map of southern Pakistan and nearby countries. Identify the province marked V and the two cities marked W and X on Fig. 1.1. V .................................................. W .................................................. X ..................................................

(a(ii))[2]

Using Fig. 1.1 only: - state the straight-line distance between city X and city W. ........................ km - state the direction of city X from city W. ........................

(a(iii))[1]

Identify the line of latitude marked Y on Fig. 1.1. Y ..................................................

(a(iv))[3]

Using Fig. 1.1 only, describe the location of the mountains labelled Z.

(b(i))[2]

Define and give an example of ‘natural topography’. definition .................................................. example ..................................................

(b(ii))[4]

Explain two ways deserts restrict agricultural activities in Pakistan. You should develop your answer.

(c)[4]

Suggest four ways, other than agriculture, that deserts can be used by people.

(d)[6]

To what extent is building additional motorways and major roads in all areas of Pakistan essential for its future economic development? Give reasons for your judgement and refer to examples you have studied. You should take different views into account in your answer.

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