Mini practice paper: 8 questions
Mixed-difficulty questions from across the Geography syllabus. Tap "Show answer" after each to check yourself.
Q1 · Difficulty 1/3
In 2010, a devastating earthquake struck Haiti, killing over 200,000 people. The earthquake occurred along a transform plate boundary. Which type of plate movement is associated with transform boundaries?
- One plate subducting beneath another
- Plates moving apart
- Plates sliding past each other
- Plates colliding head-on
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✓ Answer: C — Plates sliding past each other
Award 1 mark for recognising that transform boundaries involve lateral/horizontal movement of plates past one another. B is incorrect — this describes divergent boundaries. D is incorrect — this describes convergent boundaries. A is incorrect — subduction occurs at convergent boundaries where oceanic crust meets continental crust.
Q2 · Difficulty 1/3
The Jamaican Tourist Board conducted a survey of visitor arrivals in Montego Bay. Which factor is the MAIN natural attraction that draws tourists to the Caribbean region?
- Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round
- Large industrial centres
- Low cost of living
- Advanced technology
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✓ Answer: A — Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round
Award 1 mark for identifying tropical climate as the main natural attraction. C is incorrect — cost of living is an economic factor, not a natural attraction. D is incorrect — technology is not a natural attraction. B is incorrect — industrial centres are not tourist attractions and the Caribbean is not known for large industrial centres.
Q3 · Difficulty 1/3
Which of the following is a surface feature found in limestone environments?
- Stalactite
- Stalagmite
- Doline
- Pillar
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✓ Answer: C — Doline
Award 1 mark for identifying doline as a surface feature. A is incorrect — stalactites are underground features that hang from cave ceilings. B is incorrect — stalagmites are underground features that rise from cave floors. D is incorrect — pillars form underground when stalactites and stalagmites join.
Q4 · Difficulty 1/3
Banking, tourism and retail services belong to the:
- Extraction sector
- Primary sector
- Secondary sector
- Tertiary sector
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✓ Answer: D — Tertiary sector
Tertiary activities provide services rather than goods.
Q5 · Difficulty 1/3
Which of the following natural hazards is MOST frequently experienced in the Caribbean region?
- Volcanic eruptions
- Tsunamis
- Earthquakes
- Hurricanes
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✓ Answer: D — Hurricanes
Award 1 mark for identifying hurricanes as the most frequent natural hazard in the Caribbean. C is incorrect — earthquakes occur but less frequently than hurricanes. A is incorrect — volcanic eruptions are limited to islands with active volcanoes. B is incorrect — tsunamis are rare events in the Caribbean.
Q6 · Difficulty 1/3
Humidity (water vapour in the air) is measured with a:
- hygrometer
- barometer
- rain gauge
- anemometer
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✓ Answer: A — hygrometer
A hygrometer measures humidity.
Q7 · Difficulty 1/3
Deforestation refers to the:
- Clearing/removal of forests
- Protection of forests
- Study of forests
- Planting of forests
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✓ Answer: A — Clearing/removal of forests
Deforestation is the removal of trees/forest cover.
Q8 · Difficulty 1/3
Which of the following BEST describes a nucleated settlement pattern?
- Houses spread out along a main road
- Houses clustered closely together around a central point
- Houses scattered randomly across farmland
- Houses built in a straight line along a river
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✓ Answer: B — Houses clustered closely together around a central point
Houses clustered closely together around a central point. Award 1 mark for identifying that nucleated settlements have buildings grouped compactly, typically around a focal point such as a church, market, or crossroads. A is incorrect — this describes a linear settlement. C is incorrect — this describes a dispersed settlement. D is incorrect — this describes a linear settlement along a watercourse.
CXC CSEC Geography FAQ
What does the CXC CSEC Geography exam look like?
The CXC CSEC Geography exam is structured across 3 components. Paper 1 (Section A): 60 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each. 75 minutes. Tests knowledge across the whole syllabus. Paper 2: Structured short-answer + 1 extended response question. Section A is compulsory; Section B has a choice. Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes. School-Based Assessment (SBA): Coursework component graded by the teacher, externally moderated. Worth ~20-30% of the final grade depending on subject. Total exam time: ~3.5 hours across Paper 1 and Paper 2 sittings.
Can I download a free CXC CSEC Geography past paper?
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How is CXC CSEC Geography graded?
Grades: I (highest) to VI (lowest). A grade of III or above is typically required for further study. Kramizo's practice questions are tagged with difficulty 1-3 mapping roughly to the lower, middle, and top grade boundaries you'll encounter in the real exam.