Paper 1: Physical geography

1.14 marks

Figure 1 shows approximate sizes of global carbon stores.

Store	Carbon (GtC, approx.)
Oceans (mostly deep ocean)	38 000
Fossil fuel reserves	4 000
Soils and permafrost	3 000
Atmosphere	870
Vegetation	550

Analyse the data shown in Figure 1.

1.26 marks

Explain how deforestation in a tropical rainforest affects the drainage basin water cycle.

1.36 marks

Explain how physical factors influence the shape of a storm hydrograph.

1.420 marks

'Human activity has caused fundamental changes to the global carbon cycle.' To what extent do you agree with this view?

Section B: choose your landscape option

2.14 marks

Figure 2 shows sediment data for a beach.

Distance from cliff (m)	10	30	50	70	90
Mean pebble size (mm)	64	48	31	20	12

Analyse the data shown in Figure 2.

2.26 marks

Explain how sub-aerial processes contribute to cliff retreat.

2.36 marks

Explain the formation of a spit.

2.420 marks

Assess the extent to which hard engineering approaches are sustainable ways of managing coastlines.

Section C: choose your option

3.14 marks

Figure 3 shows earthquake data.

Earthquake	Magnitude	Deaths
A (HIC, 2011)	9.0	18 500
B (LIC, 2010)	7.0	160 000+
C (HIC, 2016)	7.8	2
D (MIC, 2023)	7.8	50 000+

Analyse the data shown in Figure 3.

3.26 marks

Explain how the Park model can be used to understand responses to hazards.

3.39 marks

Analyse the factors that influence the impacts of volcanic eruptions.

3.49 marks

Evaluate the effectiveness of strategies used to manage tropical storms.

3.520 marks

'Multi-hazardous environments pose the greatest challenge to managers.' To what extent do you agree?

Finished?

Answer every question to finish (13 left), or finish when the time’s up.

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This paper is written by Plasmo in the style of the AQA A-Level Geography exam. It is not a past paper and is not produced or endorsed by the exam board.

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