HKDSE GEOGRAPHY (Paper I Section C/D & Paper II Section E/F) [Sorted] P.

PPAPER II

Elective 8 Dynamic Earth

[12E5] Illustrate how water affects the external processes on the slopes of Hong Kong. Explain how
these external processes shape the slope landscape in Hong Kong.

[13E5] Explain how igneous and sedimentary rocks may change from one to another in the rock cycle.
Discuss the relative importance of these two types of rocks in shaping the landforms of Hong
Kong.

[14E5] Explain how the rock types affect the characteristics of landscapes in Hong Kong. Discuss
how the nature of rocks restricts the housing and transport development in Hong Kong.

[15E5] Explain the occurrence of intensive weathering in granite areas in Hong Kong. Discuss the
relative importance of weathering in shaping the landforms in Hong Kong.

[16E5] In terms of rock cycle, explain how sedimentary rocks changed into metamorphic rocks.
Discuss the significance of the nature of sedimentary rocks in shaping the physical landscape of
Hong Kong.

[17E5] Describe the formation and characteristics of volcanic rocks. Discuss the relative importance
of the characteristics of these rocks in shaping the physical landscape of Hong Kong.

[18E5] Describe how the distribution of major faults shaped the physical landscape in Hong Kong.
Discuss whether the resultant physical landscape may affect urban development in Hong Kong.

[19F5] Explain the influences of the climatic conditions in Hong Kong on slope stability. Discuss
whether afforestation may help increase the stability of slopes.

[20F5] Describe and explain the formation of clastic sedimentary rocks. Explain how sedimentary
rocks shape the landforms in the northeastern part of Hong Kong.

Elective 9 Weather and Climate

[12E6] Describe the formation of the monsoon wind system. Explain the impact of monsoons and
other weather systems on the precipitation characteristics in Hong Kong.

[13E6] Explain how climatic factors lead to the formation of sandstorms in North China. Discuss the
role of human activities in influencing the intensity of sandstorms in North China.

[14E6] Compare the climate of southeast and northwest China. Discuss whether the pressure system
is the major controlling factor of the rainfall patterns of these two regions.

[15E6] Describe and explain the formation of the planetary wind systems. Discuss the relative
importance of the planetary wind systems in affecting the distribution of major global climatic
zones.

[16E6] Discuss the impact of drought on agriculture and industries in North China. Evaluate the
effectiveness of water resource management in reducing the impact.

[17E6] Describe and explain the climatic characteristics of the northwestern China. Comment on the
significance of climate in causing severe sandstorms in northwestern China.

[18E6] Compare the rainfall characteristics between northern and southern China. Discuss the
effectiveness of the water transfer scheme in alleviating the water problems related to such
rainfall characteristics.

[19F6] Describe and explain the formation of the trade wind belts. Explain the relationship between
trade winds and the climatic characteristics of the equatorial region.

[20F6] Account for the physical factors favouring the occurrence of sandstorms in North China.
Discuss the effectiveness of shelter forest programme in tackling sandstorms in North China.

(Updated to 2020)
HKDSE GEOGRAPHY (Paper I Section C/D & Paper II Section E/F) [Sorted] P.2

Elective 8 Dynamic Earth

[13E5] Explain how igneous and sedimentary rocks may change from one to another in the rock cycle.
Discuss the relative importance of these two types of rocks in shaping the landforms of Hong
Kong.

[16E5] In terms of rock cycle, explain how sedimentary rocks changed into metamorphic rocks.
Discuss the significance of the nature of sedimentary rocks in shaping the physical landscape of
Hong Kong.

[17E5] Describe the formation and characteristics of volcanic rocks. Discuss the relative importance
of the characteristics of these rocks in shaping the physical landscape of Hong Kong.

[20F5] Describe and explain the formation of clastic sedimentary rocks. Explain how sedimentary
rocks shape the landforms in the northeastern part of Hong Kong.

[14E5] Explain how the rock types affect the characteristics of landscapes in Hong Kong. Discuss
how the nature of rocks restricts the housing and transport development in Hong Kong.

[18E5] Describe how the distribution of major faults shaped the physical landscape in Hong Kong.
Discuss whether the resultant physical landscape may affect urban development in Hong Kong.

[12E5] Illustrate how water affects the external processes on the slopes of Hong Kong. Explain how
these external processes shape the slope landscape in Hong Kong.

[15E5] Explain the occurrence of intensive weathering in granite areas in Hong Kong. Discuss the
relative importance of weathering in shaping the landforms in Hong Kong.

[19F5] Explain the influences of the climatic conditions in Hong Kong on slope stability. Discuss
whether afforestation may help increase the stability of slopes.

(Updated to 2020)
HKDSE GEOGRAPHY (Paper I Section C/D & Paper II Section E/F) [Sorted] P.3

Elective 9 Weather and Climate

[12E6] Describe the formation of the monsoon wind system. Explain the impact of monsoons and
other weather systems on the precipitation characteristics in Hong Kong.

[15E6] Describe and explain the formation of the planetary wind systems. Discuss the relative
importance of the planetary wind systems in affecting the distribution of major global climatic
zones.

[19F6] Describe and explain the formation of the trade wind belts. Explain the relationship between
trade winds and the climatic characteristics of the equatorial region.

[14E6] Compare the climate of southeast and northwest China. Discuss whether the pressure system
is the major controlling factor of the rainfall patterns of these two regions.

[16E6] Discuss the impact of drought on agriculture and industries in North China. Evaluate the
effectiveness of water resource management in reducing the impact.

[18E6] Compare the rainfall characteristics between northern and southern China. Discuss the
effectiveness of the water transfer scheme in alleviating the water problems related to such
rainfall characteristics.

[13E6] Explain how climatic factors lead to the formation of sandstorms in North China. Discuss the
role of human activities in influencing the intensity of sandstorms in North China.

[17E6] Describe and explain the climatic characteristics of the northwestern China. Comment on the
significance of climate in causing severe sandstorms in northwestern China.

[20F6] Account for the physical factors favouring the occurrence of sandstorms in North China.
Discuss the effectiveness of shelter forest programme in tackling sandstorms in North China.

(Updated to 2020)