Which one of the following is an upland area of the UK?
1(b)2 marks
Describe the distribution of upland areas in the UK.
1(c)4 marks
Explain how geology influences the landscape of the UK.
2(a)1 mark
Which of these is a landform of coastal deposition?
2(b)2 marks
A cliff retreated 24 m in 12 years. Calculate the mean annual rate of retreat.
2(c)4 marks
Explain the formation of a stack.
2(d)8 marks
Assess the effectiveness of coastal management at a UK location you have studied.
3(a)1 mark
Which one of the following is a feature of the lower course of a river?
3(b)2 marks
Study the hydrograph. Calculate the lag time.
Storm hydrograph for the River Lenn. Peak rainfall occurred at hour 10 (data are illustrative, written for this paper)
3(c)4 marks
Explain the formation of a meander.
3(d)8 marks
Assess the factors that increase the risk of river flooding.
5(a)1 mark
Which atmospheric circulation cell lies between the equator and about 30° north and south?
5(b)2 marks
Explain why many hot deserts are found at about 30° north and south of the equator.
5(c)3 marks
Explain one natural cause of climate change.
5(d)2 marks
Study the figure. Describe the trend in carbon dioxide concentration.
Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration (data are illustrative, written for this paper)
5(e)4 marks
Explain how tropical cyclones form.
5(f)4 marks
Explain why the UK has a mild, wet climate.
5(g)2 marks
Describe one feature of a drought.
5(h)12 marks
Assess the extent to which preparation can reduce the impacts of tropical cyclones in countries at different levels of development. [8 marks + 4 SPaG]
6(a)1 mark
Which large-scale ecosystem is characterised by permafrost and low-growing plants?
6(b)2 marks
Study the figure. Calculate the annual temperature range.
Mean monthly temperature for a tropical rainforest location. Annual rainfall is 2,600 mm with over 150 mm in every month (data are illustrative, written for this paper)
6(c)4 marks
Explain how plants in the tropical rainforest are adapted to the climate.
6(d)4 marks
Explain the nutrient cycle in a deciduous woodland.
6(e)4 marks
Explain two threats to deciduous woodlands in the UK.
6(f)12 marks
Evaluate the strategies used to manage tropical rainforests sustainably.
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