Half Yearly Examinations 2015

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1 GOZO COLLEGE Secondary School KULLEĠĠ TA GĦAWDEX Skola Sekondarja Half Yearly Examinations 2015 Year 9 GEOGRAPHY TIME: 1:30min Name: Class SECTION A Answer all questions in this section. 1. Underline the correct answers which are related with Figure 1 below. Figure 1 A. This activity is called i. Fish Keeping ii. Aquarium farming iii. Tuna fishing iv. Aquaculture B. In this kind of work i. Small fish grow very slowly ii. Sea water is changed into pure water fit for drinking iii. Fish are grown in special cages iv. Fish are caught in large nets in the open sea Geography (General)-Half Yearly Examinations Year 9 Page 1 of 10

2 C. This practice became important because i. Many fish species declined in the open sea ii. Fishermen do not want to fish anymore iii. Hotel and restaurant voted in favour of this practice iv. Fish would have a better taste D. In Malta, the small fish i. Are hatched in cages in the open sea ii. Are caught by nets and immediately exported to Italy iii. Are hatched in small tanks at St. Lucian s Aquaculture Centre in Marsaxlokk iv. Are hatched in small tanks at St. Raphael s Agriculture Centre in Marsalforn (4) 2. Look carefully at Figure 2. Figure 2 A. Choose four numbers from the above diagram and write the name of the coastal feature related with its number. Check this example. 4 = blowhole; (4) B. Give an example of a coastal window from the Maltese Islands. (1) 3. Mark these coastal areas on the Maltese Islands map (found on pg. 3). Letter M has been done for you. Geography (General)-Half Yearly Examinations Year 9 Page 2 of 10

3 Azure Window Blue Grotto Ras il-fenek Ras il-qawra Għar Qawqla Ta Ċenċ Cliffs Dingli Cliffs Għajn Tuffieħa Birżebbuġa Bay Ramla Bay XlendiBay Il Qarraba Wied il-mielaħ Window M Wied il-mielaħ Window L K A B C J D E I F G H Diagram 3 (6) Section B Answer all questions in this section. The answers should be brief and to the point 4. Study carefully these two pictures and then aswer the related questions on Page 4. Diagram 4 Diagram 5 Geography (General)-Half Yearly Examinations Year 9 Page 3 of 10

4 A. What type of farming is seen in Diagrams 4 and 5? Disinn 4: Disinn 5: (2) B. Mention two types of animals which are grown in Maltese farms (apart from sheep). (2) C. Mention 4 crops which are cultivated in Maltese fields. (2) 5. Study carefully Diagram 6. Diagram 6 A. What do we call the structure shown in Diagram 6? (1) B. Read carefully the following sentences which are related with the structure shown above. Decide whether these sentences are TRUE or FALSE. i. Chickens are grown in these structures. ii. These structures are covered by a dark material so that whatever is grown inside does not receive any sunlight. iii. This structure protects the crops from weather elements. iv. Inside these structures the farmer produce crops which are out of season. v. These structures are able to withstand any kind of weather. vi. Temperatures inside these structures is very cold. (3) Geography (General)-Half Yearly Examinations Year 9 Page 4 of 10

5 C. In the empty space below write correctly those sentences which you marked as FALSE. (4) 6A. Complete the table below. In the first column write a type of pollution which is harming the Mediterranean Sea. (4) Type of pollution Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea Negative effect B. In the second column mention a negative effect which is caused by the type of pollution mentioned in each row. (4) 7. Plenty of natural processes happen along the coast. Diagram 7 is a clear sign of all this. Write three processes which slowly change the shape of the coast. Diagram 7 (3) Geography (General)-Half Yearly Examinations Year 9 Page 5 of 10

6 SECTION C Answer 3 questions ONLY from this section (8 to 11). Answers should be in detail. Each question carries 20 marks. 8. With the help of Diagrams 8 and 9, answer the questions that follow. Diagram 8 Diagram 9 A. Describe two ways by which the rocky coast is eroded. (4) B. Explain how bays and headlands are formed. On Diagram 10 label these words which are written in bold. Diagram 10 (8) Ċ. In the empty boxes which are found on Page 7 draw two diagrams to explain how bays and Geography (General)-Half Yearly Examinations Year 9 Page 6 of 10

7 headlands are formed after thousands of years. (8) Thousands of years ago Today 9. Every supermarket like the one shown in Diagram 11 has a special section which is dedicated to organic products. Such items depend on organic farming. A. What is organic farming? Diagram 11 (2) B. Mention 2 advantages of this type of farming. (4) C. Explain two problems which are related with organic farming. (4) D. Mention two ways by which an organic farmer can help the soil to remain fertile. (4) Geography (General)-Half Yearly Examinations Year 9 Page 7 of 10

8 E. Mention 2 systems which are used by organic farmers when pests and diseases attack their crops. (4) Diagram 12 F. The underground water in Malta contains high levels of nitrates. How are these minerals finding their way in the water table? (2) 10. Many people view soil as something disgusting. A. Explain why soil should be considered as an essential resource for our planet. (2) B. Most of the soil resulted from crushed rock. But this is just one ingredient that composes the soil. Mention 3 other factors that help the soil to be alive. (3) C. Mention 3 types of soil which are found in the Maltese Islands. (3) D. Which two natural factors increase soil erosion? (2) E. Diagram 13 is showing an activity which increases soil eroison. What activity is being referred to and explain how this increase soil erosion. Disinn 13 (2) Geography (General)-Half Yearly Examinations Year 9 Page 8 of 10

9 F. Explain in detail two other human factors that increase soil erosion. (4) G. Mention 4 methods which encourage soil conservation. (decrease soil erosion). (4) 11A. Mention 3 reasons why the sea is important for us. (2) B. Why is the Mediterranean Sea more vulnerable to pollution when compared to oceans? (1) Diagram 14 C. Mention 3 reasons why it is difficult to clean a polluted sea. (3) D. Write your views and comments on how coastal areas can be safeguarded by the following initiatives. i. Group of students: Geography (General)-Half Yearly Examinations Year 9 Page 9 of 10

10 ii. People who visit coastal areas regularly: Diagram 15 iii. Sewage Treatment Plants: Diagram 16 iv. Industries close to the sea: Diagram 17 v. Large ships: Diagram 18 vi. Farmers: Diagram 19 (12) E. Many people agree that the presence of beach wardens would improve the situation regarding pollution in most bays. Do you agree? Explain why? Diagram 20 (2) Geography (General)-Half Yearly Examinations Year 9 Page 10 of 10