O LevelGeographyCambridge (CIE)Exam QuestionsGeographical SkillsImages & GIS

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First exams 2027

Images & GIS (Cambridge (CIE) O Level Geography): Exam Questions

Exam code: 2217

19 mins7 questions
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1 mark
A small river meanders through a grassy landscape with trees in the background, under an overcast sky. Eroded banks and patches of reeds are visible.
Fig. 4.1

What river feature is shown in Fig. 4.1?

  • Confluence

  • Meander

  • Oxbow lake

  • Source

Choose your answer

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3 marks

Study Figs. 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4, which are photographs of economic activities that increase greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Power station, grazing cattle and deforestation
Figs. 6.2, 3 and 4

Explain how each of the economic activities shown in Figs. 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4 increases greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

How did you do?

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1 mark

Study Fig. 4.2, which shows an area of Brazil that has been partially deforested.

Tall trees with sparse foliage stand over a grassy field with grazing cattle, set against a hazy sky, depicting deforestation impacts.
Fig. 4.2

Identify the type of farming shown in Fig. 4.2.

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1 mark

A flood risk map shows red zones near rivers and green zones on higher land. Which zone is safer for a hospital and why?

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1
4 marks

Study Fig. 4.2, which shows an area of Brazil that has been partially deforested.

Tall trees with sparse foliage stand over a grassy field with grazing cattle, set against a hazy sky, depicting deforestation impacts.
Fig. 4.2

Describe the vegetation shown in Fig. 4.2.

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5 marks

Explain how GIS can help decision-makers reduce the impacts of flooding.

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3
4 marks

Study the photograph of a coastal landscape.

Rocky coastal landscape with small sandy beaches, sea, and grassy cliffs under a cloudy sky. A kayak is visible on the left shore.

Identify the main process and its features that helped shape the coastline.

How did you do?