Pakistan Studies 2059 · O Level · Natural topography

Natural topography — practice question

Fig. 1.1 shows a map of Pakistan. The key includes: international boundary; province-level boundary; disputed boundary. The labels on the map are: JAMMU & KASHMIR disputed territory; Arabian Sea; a north arrow (N); and a scale marked 0 100 200 300 km.
(a(i))[3]

On Fig. 1.1, add the labels for: Afghanistan; India; Line of longitude 70^{\circ}E. Make sure each name is written in the correct place on the map.

(a(ii))[2]

On Fig. 1.1, draw the Tropic of Cancer and label it.

(a(iii))[3]

Describe Pakistan’s location in relation to other South and Central Asian countries.

(b(i))[3]

Study Fig. 1.2 (Insert). Describe the main features of the desert area visible in the photograph.

(b(ii))[4]

Explain the difficulties of living in a desert area, such as the one shown in Fig. 1.2. You should develop your response.

(b(iii))[2]

Study Fig. 1.3 (Insert). State two features of the climate typical of the environment shown in the photograph.

(c)[2]

Suggest two ways in which latitude influences the climate of Pakistan.

(d)[6]

Evaluate the extent to which Pakistan’s natural topography limits human activity and economic development in the north of the country. Give reasons for your judgement and refer to examples you have studied. You should consider different viewpoints in your answer.

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