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Weather hazards and climate change

From Paper 1: The physical environment
5(a)1 mark
Which atmospheric circulation cell lies between the equator and about 30° north and south?
From Paper 1: The physical environment
5(b)2 marks
Explain why many hot deserts are found at about 30° north and south of the equator.
From Paper 1: The physical environment
5(c)3 marks
Explain one natural cause of climate change.
From Paper 1: The physical environment
5(d)2 marks
Study the figure. Describe the trend in carbon dioxide concentration.
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Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration (data are illustrative, written for this paper)
From Paper 1: The physical environment
5(e)4 marks
Explain how tropical cyclones form.
From Paper 1: The physical environment
5(f)4 marks
Explain why the UK has a mild, wet climate.
From Paper 1: The physical environment
5(g)2 marks
Describe one feature of a drought.
From Paper 1: The physical environment
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]
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This paper is written by Plasmo in the style of the Edexcel GCSE Geography exam. It is not a past paper and is not produced or endorsed by the exam board.

Weather hazards and climate change Exam Questions: Edexcel GCSE Geography | Plasmo