CSEC Geography Paper 2 May/June 2021 - Free CXC Past Paper with Answers

What type of rock is MOST likely to be included at A?

State TWO processes that help to transform Type A rocks to Type B rocks.

From the information in Figure 2, outline how metamorphic rocks are formed.

Define EACH of the following terms.

Soil creep

Mass wasting

Explain how the MAIN form of weathering occurs in karst (limestone) landscapes.

In October 2010, the district of Soufriere, a mountainous region in the southwest of Saint Lucia, experienced devastating landslides. Explain why a landslide occurred in this situation.

Explain how vegetation contributes to the formation of latosols in tropical rainforests.

State the names of any FIVE of the countries identified by the letters A–G on the map. A B C D E F G

State the names of any FIVE of the countries identified by the letters A–G on the map. A B C D E F G

Name ONE non-renewable natural resource used for commercial purposes that is found in any FOUR of the countries identified in (a) (i).

Differentiate between 'renewable resources' and 'non-renewable resources.'

Explain how any TWO factors may NEGATIVELY affect the growth of the food processing industry in the Caribbean.

Explain how TWO measures implemented by Caribbean governments have assisted in the development of the food processing industry in the region.

Figure 4 shows the annual occurrence of natural disaster events in Latin America and the Caribbean. Study the figure and then answer (a) (i) to (iv).

Figure 4. Annual occurrence of natural disaster events in Latin America and the Caribbean (1970–1999)

How many disaster events were there in 1999?

Which year had the highest occurrence of natural disasters?

Identify ONE year in which there were approximately ten disaster events.

During the 1980s, which year had the LEAST number of disaster events?

What is the trend in disaster events between 1970 and 1999?

Distinguish between a 'natural hazard' and a 'natural disaster'.

The table below lists two natural hazards. State the names of TWO Caribbean countries where EACH of these hazards became a disaster.

Explain ONE possible long-term effect of EITHER an earthquake OR a volcanic eruption on EACH of the following areas of a country.

Infrastructure

Economy

Explain how TWO measures used by local disaster preparedness agencies in the Caribbean may help to reduce the impact of a natural hazard.