QCE GeographyPractice Examination 4

This paper covers

• Urban expansion and land cover conversion in South-East Queensland
• Loss of agricultural land to urban sprawl
• Urban heat island effect and albedo change
• Impervious surface expansion and hydrological cycle disruption
• Koala habitat fragmentation and biodiversity impacts
• Carbon biogeochemical cycle disruption through land clearing
• Demographic transition and population growth drivers in SEQ
• Managing rapid urban population growth
• Land cover transformation processes and management responses
• Spatial analysis of satellite imagery and land cover data
• Dependency ratio and population structure in growth corridors

Students are permitted to bring into the examination the materials normally allowed for this subject. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.

This is an ATARMAxxing practice paper. It is not an official examination and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the VCAA, NESA or the QCAA.