Look at Fig. 1.1, a map of southern Pakistan and the neighbouring countries. On Fig. 1.1 add the following labels: Afghanistan, India, Iran. Write each name in the correct place on the map. Fig. 1.1 shows these labels and features: the River Indus is labelled; the Arabian Sea is labelled; a north arrow marked N; a scale marked 0, 100, 200, 300 km; the key shows rivers, international boundaries and province-level boundaries; two rivers are marked X and Y.
Show the position of Karachi on Fig. 1.1 by adding a dot and the letter K.
From Fig. 1.1 only, what is the approximate length of Pakistan’s coastline? Circle the correct choice. Options shown: 500 km, 1000 km, 1500 km.
Identify the rivers marked X and Y on Fig. 1.1. X ............ Y ............
Suggest four ways rivers matter to Pakistan.
Examine Fig. 1.2 (Insert), a photograph of part of the Karakoram range. Describe the natural features visible in the landscape.
Explain two ways in which the natural topography shown in Fig. 1.2 influences human activities. Develop your response.
Water is an important resource for the ongoing sustainable development of Pakistan. Read the two views below about supplying water: View A says: "Water pollution is the biggest threat to the continued provision of water supplies." View B says: "A shortage of dams is the biggest threat to the continued provision of water supplies." Which view do you support more? Give reasons for your answer and refer to examples you have studied. Your answer should consider both view A and view B.