The table below shows ash measurements collected from three farms after an eruption of Sakurajima volcano, Japan. Fig. 1 is a field sketch showing the volca...

Assessment: Geography 9230 | Paper 1 Mock 01 | Written Paper 1 Subject: Geography - 9230

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The table below shows ash measurements collected from three farms after an eruption of Sakurajima volcano, Japan. Fig. 1 is a field sketch showing the volcano, plume direction and farms at different distances. Farmers were advised to protect machinery and water supplies when ash was forecast.

FarmDistance from crater (km)Ash thickness after 24 hours (mm)Milk production reduction (%)
East Farm41829
Central Farm9712
West Farm1623

(a) Which farm received the thickest ash fall? [1]
(b) Outline one way volcanic ash can affect farming. [1]

Answer Details

(a) East Farm [1]. (b) Any one: ash contaminates animal feed [1]; ash damages crops [1]; ash blocks machinery [1]; ash contaminates water supplies [1]. [1]

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