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ST VENERA BOYS’ SECONDARY SCHOOL
HALF-YEARLY EXAMINATIONS 2014~15
Form 2 Level 5-6-7-8
Geography
Time: 1hr 30 mins
Name: ______________________________ Class: ___________________
Instructions: Answer all questions in good English. Organised work and clear handwriting
is a must.
Geographic Vocabulary:
Qalba interna – inner core Attiv – active Qoxra – crust
Qalba esterna –outer core Extint – extinct Nixxiegħa ta’ lava – lava flow
Mantell – mantle Krejter – crater Terremot -earthquake
Pjattaformi tettoniċi – tectonic
plates
Sħaba tar-rmied u gassijiet –
ash cloud
Muntanji mmewġa – fold
mountains
Kurrenti Ċirkolari – convection
currents
Ħawt tal-magma – magma
chamber
Pajp Vulkaniku prinċipali –
main vent
Bombi vulkaniċi – volcanic
bombs
Munġbell vulkaniku – volcano
cone
Infiltrazzjoni – infiltration
Saffi ta’ lava u rmied –layers of
lava and ash
Sħaba piroklastika – pyroclasitc
cloud
Ilma ta’ taħt l-art –
underground water
Epiċentru – epicentre Preċipitazzjoni – precipitation Kondensazzjoni – condensation
Ilma tal-wiċċ – surface runoff Evaporazzjoni – evaporation
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Question number 1: The Internal Structure of the Earth
i. In the space provided below, draw the diagram that shows the internal structure
of the earth. Label the diagram using the following key words:
Inner core Convection currents Mantle Crust Outer core
(5 x 1 mark = 5 marks)
ii. Fill in the blanks:
The internal stucture of the Earth is divided into __________ layers. At the
centre we find the _________ - the ___________ and the outer segment. The
next layer is the _________________. This layer is made up of molten rock
called __________. Earth’s outer layer is called the ____________. It is
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made up of solid rock. However, this layer is broken into various pieces called
___________________. These platforms move in different directions as a
result of ___________________ in the mantle. At the boundaries of these
platforms, we find ________________ and __________________.
(10 x 1 mark = 10 marks)
Question number 2: Pangea and the Sea of Tethys
Study the maps below and answer the questions:
World Map – 200 million years ago World Map – 50 million years ago
i. What was Pangea?
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
ii. What happened to the Tethys Sea over the years?
_____________________________________________________________
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_____________________________________________________________
(2 x 2 marks = 4 marks)
Question number 3: Convection Currents
i. Label the diagram with the following key words:
Mantle Core Convection Currents Tectonic Plates
(4 x 1 mark = 4 marks)
ii. Write a paragraph (5 sentences) and explain convection currents in the earth’s
mantle.
_____________________________________________________________
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_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
(5 marks)
Question number 4: Fold mountians
i. Fill in the blanks:
Fold mountains form when _____________________ move into each other.
As the platforms continue to push against each other, the land is forced to
________________________. In general, the formation of these mountains
is characterised ________________.
The Mediterranean Region is surrounded by a number of fold mountains. The
___________ mountains in Greece and the ________________ mountains in
Turkey are examples of fold mountains in the Mediterranean.
(5 x 1 mark = 5 marks)
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ii. The Mediterranean Region is surrounded by a series of fold mountains. Write 5
sentences to explain how fold mountains formed around this region.
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
(5 marks)
iii. This map is showing a number of fold mountains around the Mediterranean.
Write the corresponding name in the table on page 7.
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Mountains
Alps
Atlas
Pyrennes
Rhodope
Appennines
(5 x 1 mark = 5 marks)
Question number 5: Volcanic Activity
i. The photo above shows Stromboli – a volcanic island in Italy. Is this volcano
active, dormant or extinct? Give reasons for your answer.
___________________________________________________________
(2 marki)
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ii. Define:
An active volcano: _____________________________________________
An extinct volcano: ____________________________________________
(2 x 2 marks = 4 marks)
iii. This map shows 4 volcanoes in the Mediterranean. Write the corresponding
name in the table below.
Volcano
Vessuvius
Etna
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Santorini
Stromboli
(4 x 1 mark = 4 marks)
iv. Use the pictures below and explain 2 advantages present in volcanic regions, for
the local people.
1. ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
(2 x 2 marks = 4 marks)
v. Label the diagram on page 10 with the following key words:
crater ash cloud magma
chamber
pyroclastic
cloud
Lava flow
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secondary volcanic cone volcanic
bombs
lava and ash
layers
main volcanic
vent
(9 x 1 mark = 9 marks)
Question number 6: Earthquakes
Earthquakes in Northern Italy, 2012
In May 2012, in Northern Italy, the region of Emilia Romagna,
was struck by two destructive earthquakes. The first quake
took place on May the 20th. This quake had a magnitude of
5.8 on the Richter Scale.
Nine days later, May the 29th, another earthquake struck the same region. It had a
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magnitude of 5.8 on the Richter scale. The epicentre of this earthquake was in Medolla.
These 2 strong earthquakes resulted in the destruction of churches and
factories in the region. Buildings weakened by
the first quake were badly damaged during the
second one. Around 45,000 people were
homeless and around 400 people were injured.
A total of 27 people died in these 2 earthquakes..
i. Read the text above and give the key words for the following definitions:
1. It quantifies the energy released from an
earthquake
__________________
2. The point of the earth surface that is directly
above the point where the earthquakes originates
__________________
(2 x 2 marks = 4 marks)
ii. Read the text above and list 4 negative impacts related to earthquakes:
1. ________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________________
(4 x 1 mark = 4 marks)
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iii. Mention 2 examples of safety procedures one should follow in case of an
earthquake
1. ________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________
(2 x 1 mark = 2 marks)
Question number 7: Water
i. Mention 4 domestic (at home) uses of water
1. ___________________________ 2. ___________________________
3. ___________________________ 4. ___________________________
(4 x ½ mark = 2 marks)
ii. List and explain 2 other uses of water (not at home)
1. __________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________
(2 x 2 marks = 4 marks)
... water is a very important natural resource ... the ammount of water on
earth is always constant ... nearly 70% of the earth’s surface is covered with
water ... only 1% of this water is potable (drinkable) ... clean and fresh water
is necessary for our health ... water is the substance of life ...
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Question number 8: The Water Cycle
i. Carefully study the diagram above. Write the correct number from the diagram
next to the corresponding process.
Transpiration
Infiltration
Underground water
Surface water
Precipitation
Condensation
Evaportion
(7 x 1 mark = 7 marks)
7.
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ii. Fill in the blanks:
The _____________ warms up the water in rivers, lakes, seas and oceans and
the water ___________. Water vapour (gas) rise in the atmosphere. As the air
cools, the water vapour is condenses into tiny water droplets. These tiny
droplets form the __________________. As the tiny water droplets grow
larger, they become heavier and ________________ falls. Rain water is
recollected in rivers, lakes, seas and oceans and the ______________ will
repeat itself over and over again.
(5 x 1 mark = 5 marks)
iii. Define the following processes:
1. Evaporation:
__________________________________________________________
2. Condensation:
__________________________________________________________
3. Infiltration:
__________________________________________________________
(3 x 2 marks = 6 marks)
The End