Form 2 Geography Exam Paper Hk May 2026

This paper follows the typical HK exam structure: Section A (Multiple Choice), Section B (Structured Questions/Map Reading), and Section C (Data Response/Skills).

Section B: Map Reading (16 marks)

Refer to the 1:20,000 topographical map extract of the Sai Kung area (provided in exam – described here in text). form 2 geography exam paper hk

  1. Give the 4-figure grid reference of the primary school at Rocky Hill. (2 marks)
  2. Give the 6-figure grid reference of the trigonometrical station at 120 m above sea level. (2 marks)
  3. Measure the straight-line distance in kilometers from the ferry pier to the camping site. (2 marks)
  4. Calculate the gradient between point A (80 m) and point B (160 m), horizontal distance 400 m. Show your working. (4 marks)
  5. Identify three pieces of evidence from the map that this area is used for tourism. (6 marks)

Section C: Coastal Landscapes & Map Reading (20 marks)

  1. (a) Using the description of Tai O, name the erosional feature that starts as a notch at the base of a cliff. (1 mark)
  2. (b) Explain how waves erode the headland to eventually form a stack. (4 marks)
  3. (c) Look at the map description in Part 1. What does it mean when contour lines are “close together” near Sunset Peak? (2 marks)
  4. (d) Map Reading Exercise (based on description):
    • (i) River Mui Wo flows from the hill towards the sea. What is the general direction of flow? (North/South/East/West?) Hint: It flows to the sea near Mui Wo. (2 marks)
    • (ii) Give the 4-figure grid reference for the estuary of River Mui Wo (assume the map is standard HK 1:20,000). (You must invent a realistic answer, e.g., 47 86). (2 marks)
    • (iii) What is the human feature found at Tai O that helps prevent flooding? (Refer to the story). (1 mark)
  5. (e) The story mentions a bay where waves are less powerful. Explain why bays are calmer than headlands. (4 marks)
  6. (f) Give two reasons why it is dangerous to build wooden stilt houses (like Tai O) directly over the sea. (4 marks)

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