1. Geography Essay Question Type

2. To what extent is physical factor the only cause of air pollution in HK? 1.Physical factor only partly causes air pollution in HK. 2. There are other factors (HUMAN FACTORS) that cause air pollution in HK - NW monsoon in winter blowing pollutants from South China to HK - Calm wind can’t blow the pollutants away - combustion of fossil fuels from power stations, vehicles & factories in HK & South China - Tall buildings trap the pollutants Conclusion: Air pollution in HK = physical factor + Human factors

3. How far do you agree air pollution is the only cause for air pollution in HK? 1.I partly agree physical factor is the only cause for air pollution in HK. 2. There are other factors (HUMAN FACTORS) that cause air pollution in HK - NW monsoon in winter blowing pollutants from South China to HK - Calm wind can’t blow the pollutants away - combustion of fossil fuels from power stations, vehicles & factories in HK & South China - Tall buildings trap the pollutants Conclusion: Air pollution in HK = physical factor + Human factors

4. Do you agree air pollution is the only cause for air pollution in HK? 1.I partly agree physical factor is the only cause for air pollution in HK. 2. There are other factors (HUMAN FACTORS) that cause air pollution in HK - NW monsoon in winter blowing pollutants from South China to HK - Calm wind can’t blow the pollutants away - combustion of fossil fuels from power stations, vehicles & factories in HK & South China - Tall buildings trap the pollutants Conclusion: Air pollution in HK = physical factor + Human factors

5. To what extent is “Stop Idling Engine” effective in minimizing air pollution in HK? 1. Stop idling engine is only partly effective in.. 2. There are other factors that are more effective in minimizing air pollution in HK -What is stop idling engine? -How can it minimize air pollution? -Education -Use cleaner fuel ……. Conclusion: Stop idling engine + other solutions (e.g. use cleaner fuel) => minimize air pollution in HK

6. Evaluate whether “Stop Idling Engine” is effective in minimizing air pollution in HK? EffectiveIneffective EconomicBetter environment -> attract more tourists / investors Engines easier to get damages -> higher maintenance cost SocialSupport from citizens for cleaner air Lack support from drivers (inconvenience) PoliticalDifficult to monitor EnvironmentalEmit less pollutants Stop idling engine is only partly effective as it has some limitations.

7. Assess the effectiveness of “Stop Idling Engine” in minimizing air pollution in HK? EffectiveIneffective EconomicBetter environment -> attract more tourists / investors Engines easier to get damages -> higher maintenance cost SocialSupport from citizens for cleaner air Lack support from drivers (inconvenience) PoliticalDifficult to monitor EnvironmentalEmit less pollutants Stop idling engine is only partly effective as it has some limitations.

8. “Stop Idling Engine is effective in minimizing air pollution in HK.” Justify the statement. 1. What is “stop idling engine”? 2. How can it minimize air pollution? - non-moving vehicles will release more pollutants than moving vehicles By forcing non-moving vehicles to idle their engines, it can cut air pollutants on roads

9. Compare the reasons of high API in Tung Chung & Causeway Bay MUST compare in pairs 1. Similarities Air pollutants in these 2 regions come from combustion of fossil fuels from vehicles. 2. Differences Causeway Bay has HIGHER density of tall buildings than Tung Chung which trap the pollutants and create WALL effect. Tung Chung receives MORE pollutants than Causeway Bay from South China especially when there is strong NW winter monsoon. Air pollution in Tung Chung is mainly caused by external factors while air pollution in Causeway Bay is caused by internal factors.

10. Essay Structure 1. Introduction a) standpoint (I partly agree with the statement as there are other factors affecting XXXX) b) simple definition (if any) 2. Body a) write clear headings (e.g. Role of physical factors in leading to air pollution / Other factors that also lead to air pollution) b) Concepts + elaboration + examples B) 1 concept 1 paragraph with clear topic sentence C) Evaluation from different perspectives (economically, socially, environmentally) 3. Conclusion