Pakistan Studies 2059 · O Level · Natural topography

Natural topography — practice question

Fig. 2.1 is a map of three desert regions in southern and western Pakistan. The labels on the map are Afghanistan, Iran, India, Arabian Sea, Balochistan, Punjab, Sindh and KPK. The deserts are marked X, Y and Thar.
(a(i))[1]

Use Fig. 2.1, a map of three desert regions in southern and western Pakistan. Name either desert X or desert Y. letter selected ............ name of desert ........................

(a(ii))[3]

Using Fig. 2.1 only, describe where the desert named in (a)(i) is situated.

(a(iii))[2]

Study Fig. 2.2 (Insert), a photograph showing part of the Thar desert. Using Fig. 2.2 only, state two features shown by the desert.

(b)[4]

Explain the ways in which desert regions affect the development of road networks in Pakistan. Your answer should be developed.

(c(i))[4]

Describe the influence of latitude on day length and temperature in Pakistan. day length .............................................. temperature ..............................................

(c(ii))[2]

Which of the following factors lead to seasonal differences in Pakistan’s climate? Tick (✓) two boxes in the table below. The factors listed are: air pressure, land use, rainfall, soil type, temperature, water quality, wind direction.

(c(iii))[3]

Describe the features of an arid climate in Pakistan.

(d)[6]

During 2019, drought caused food shortages for more than 1.2 million people in southern Pakistan. Evaluate how far extremes of climate affect people’s lives and the economy in Pakistan. Support your judgement with reasons and examples you have studied. Your answer should include more than one point of view.

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