Beaconhouse School System

Bahria Enclave Islamabad

Mid-Year Examination 2023

CANDIDATE NAME

Environment of Pakistan (0448/2)

GRADE IX-C
Paper 2 Maximum Marks: 75

Time Allowed: 1 hr.30 min

INSTRUCTIONS:

 Answer any three questions in total:

 Follow the instructions on the front cover of the answer booklet. If you need additional
answer paper,
 Ask the invigilator for a continuation booklet.

Questions Q.1 Q.2 Q.3 Q.4 Q.5

Obtained Marks
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1 (a) (i) Study Fig. 1.1, a map showing southern Pakistan and surrounding countries.
On Fig. 1.1 label the following: Afghanistan, India, Iran. You should write the name in the
correct location on the map. [3]
(ii) Add a dot and the letter K onto Fig. 1.1 to show the location of Karachi. [1]
(iii) Using Fig. 1.1 only, what is the approximate length of Pakistan’s coastline? Circle the
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500 km 1000 km 1500 km [1]

(iv) Name the rivers labelled X and Y on Fig. 1.1.

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(b) Suggest four ways in which rivers are important to Pakistan.
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(c) (i) Describe the natural features of the Karakoram mountain range.

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(ii) Explain two ways in which the natural topography of Karakoram Range influences
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2 (a) (i) Study Fig. 2.1, a climate graph showing rainfall and temperature for a region of
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(ii) Using Fig. 2.1 only, describe the climate shown in the graph.
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(iii) What type of climate region does the graph show? Circle the correct answer.
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(b) (i) Describe the climate characteristics (rainfall and temperature) of the semi-arid
region of Pakistan.
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(ii) Explain two benefits of the climate for people living in mountain areas in Pakistan.
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(c) (i) Define ‘drought’.
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(ii) State two effects of drought on the natural environment of Pakistan.
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(iii) Name two Cuestas of Pakistan.
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(d) Compare the natural topographical and drainage features of the Upper Indus Plain
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3 (a) Study Fig. 1 which shows the distribution of monthly rainfall in Karachi.

(i) A For how many months does Karachi experience less than 10mm
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(ii) Describe briefly the climatic region in which Karachi is
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(iii) What is the main source of rainfall in Karachi? From which direction do the rain-
bearing winds come?
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(iv) Describe the effects of tropical cyclones on cities such as Karachi.
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(b) (i) Describe the impact of latitude on Temperature and day length.
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(ii) Describe three causes of droughts in Pakistan.
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(c)(i) Differentiate between Thunderstorm and Dust storm.

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(ii) Name the Thermal pole of Subcontinent.
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(d) Read the following Views
A: The Thar Desert should be reclaimed through canal irrigation to increase the production of
food.
B: The Government should set up coal-fired thermal power plants rather than use of land for
farming.
Which statement do you agree with more? Give reasons to answer your answer.
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3 (a) (i) Study Fig. 3.1, a map of Pakistan.

Fig: 3.1
Name the two cities labelled A and B on Fig. 3.1.
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(ii) Which three statements about thunderstorms in Pakistan are correct? Tick (✓)
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(iii) Describe Hydrological cycle.
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(b)(i) Explain the drainage pattern of rivers of Balochistan.
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(ii) Name two industry which use water as raw material and mention its purpose.
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(c)(i) Define the following terms:
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(d) Floods are a normal occurrence in Pakistan. However, every seven to eight years
there are severe floods. Assess the extent to which the problems of severe flooding can
be managed in Pakistan. Give reasons to support your judgement and refer to examples
you have studied. You should consider different points of view in your answer.
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4 (a) (i) Study Fig. 4.1, a map showing three desert areas in southern and western
Pakistan.
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Name either desert X or desert Y.

Letter chosen........... Name of desert............................................... [1]
(ii) Using Fig. 4.1 only, describe the location of the desert named in (a) (i) above.
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(b)(i) Explain how desert areas influence the development of road networks in Pakistan.
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(ii) Describe the characteristics of Terbella Dam. You should develop your answer.
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(c)(i) Differentiate between Large and Small Scaled Dams in Pakistan.
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(ii) Write Three causes of Siltation.
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(d) The United Nations has predicted that Pakistan may become a ‘water scarce’
country by 2025. To what extent can effective management of its water supply help
Pakistan to avoid becoming a ‘water scarce’ country in the future? Give reasons to
support your judgement and refer to examples you have studied. You should consider
different points of view in your answer.
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5 (a) (i) Study Fig. 5.1, a map showing forest types in Pakistan.
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Name the forest types shown at A, B and C:
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(ii) Using Fig. 5.1, name two areas in Pakistan where mangroves grow.
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(b) (i) Describe two natural characteristics of mangrove forests.
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(ii) Describe two functions of forests.
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(iii) Suggest three physical factors which determine the type and density of forests.
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(c) (i) Study Fig. 5.2, which shows a coniferous tree.

Fig: 5.2
Explain how this type of tree has adapted to the climatic conditions it grows in. You
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