January 2009 | Section A1 Study Figure 1.(a) Describe the level of earthquake hazard risk along the west coast and the south coast (2) (b) Why are earthquakes common in some parts of the world? (4)(c) Which of the following can be physical causes of disasters? Put a cross in the two correct boxes. (2)A El NiñoB DeforestationC Population growthD Cyclone(d) With reference to a named example, explain what is meant by a disaster hotspot. (4)2 Study Figure 2. (a) How much ice has been lost between 2000 and 2007? Put a cross in the correctbox. (1)A 4.1 billion m3B 4.5 billion m3C 5.2 billion m3D 8.3 billion m3(b) What has happened to the rate of ice loss since 2002? (2) (c) Suggest reasons for the loss of ice taking place in most Arctic areas. (4)(d) Describe two ecological impacts of climate change in the Arctic. (4)3 Study Figure 3. (a) Identify the height of the flood wall defence in the 1880s and 1930s. Put a cross inthe correct boxes. (2)1880s 1930s2 metres 3 metres3 metres 4 metres4 metres 5 metres5.4 metres 5.4 metres(b) State three economic consequences of widespread flooding for a major city such as London. (3) (c) Suggest reasons why flood defences, such as those in London, have been raised and improved over time. (5)4 Study Figure 4. (a) Name the global region that received the biggest flow of manufactured goodsfrom China. (1) (b) Which of the following statements correctly describes the flows of manufactured goods between China and Western Europe? (1)Overall profit of $45 bn for ChinaOverall profit of $77 bn for ChinaOverall profit of $35 bn for EuropeOverall profit of $77 bn for Europe(c) Suggest three additional global flows that connect China with the rest of the world. (3)(d) Explain why newly industrialised countries (NICs), such as China, have become important centres for manufacturing and investment. (5)5 Study Figure 5. (a) Describe the changes in the