HowtoprepareHKDSEGEOGRAPHYexamination.pptVIP

6. Role of granite (geology) in shaping the landscape of HK Granite: well jointed rock - less resistant Cracks allow penetration of water - denudation Physical weathering: block disintegration (Shek O) Chemical weathering: honeycomb weathering, spheroidal weathering, tors, weathered profile Water erosion: gullies (Castle Peak) Mass wasting: on granite slopes 7. Role of man in shaping the landscape of HK A) Rapid population growth - demand of land for residential, transport, residential …… land use Coast: Reclamation slope: cutting / deforestation B) Tame river: River training work III. Examination Techniques 1. Select suitable question a) 1st round: Look through all questions write down the focus for each question. (Q2:city, Q3:energy). Don’t look at the details yet. (1minute) b) 2nd round: look through the questions you have studied / have confidence. c) Ignore the question you are NOT familiar d) Make remarks for each sub-question (e.g. tick, cross). Add up the total marks that you know for the question. e) Finalize the questions (attempt the question if you know more than 80%) f) Suggestion: Select all questions at the beginning. Don’t change your mind after decision has been made g) Think carefully before you answer. Don’t cross out the answer after you have completed most of it 2. Spend the time wisely A) Read find the focus of each question (3 mins) B) Study the question (3 mins) C) Answer the questions (25 mins / Q) 3. Sequence of questions Suggestion 1 Answer the questions which you are unfamiliar first as your minds are clearer Answer your best question at the end Suggestion 2 Answer the familiar question to gain confidence How to have better structure? Introduction Be precise ( 5 lines) show standpoint (if any) NO definition is needed 2. Write Heading Marks will NOT be deducted if you write heading Heading helps the marker to know which part you are answering give marks accordingly 3. Clear structure never in lengthy paragraphs 1 major argu