AQA A Level Geography Paper 1: Physical geography June 2024 question paper 7037/1

Outline how human factors impact upon the water cycle.

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Figure 1a shows change in lake and river surface water temperature by global distribution between 1970 and 2010.

Figure 1b shows change in lake and surface water temperature by latitude between 1970 and 2010.

Analyse the data shown in Figure 1a and Figure 1b.

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Figure 2 shows river flow data measured at various gauging stations across parts of the UK on 7 November 2019.

Using Figure 2 and your own knowledge, assess factors affecting the likelihood of flooding across the UK.

With reference to a tropical rainforest that you have studied, evaluate attempts to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Outline characteristics of a pediment.

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Figure 3a shows the average rainfall and current extent of the Sahara Desert and other vegetation types in central and north Africa.

Figure 3b shows the average rainfall and vegetation types in central and north Africa around 6000–10 000 years ago.

Using Figure 3a and Figure 3b, interpret the change in rainfall and vegetation patterns in central and north Africa.

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Figure 4 shows some of the factors causing desertification in selected locations.

Using Figure 4 and your own knowledge, assess the potential impact of desertification.

With reference to one or more hot deserts that you have studied, assess potential impacts of climate change on the development of landforms.

Outline the sequence in the development of a sea stack.

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Figure 5a shows coastal zones of Vietnam.

Figure 5b shows coastal vulnerability due to erosion in Vietnam as a whole and by coastal zone.

Analyse the data shown in Figure 5a and Figure 5b.

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Figure 6 shows some challenges facing West Africa’s coastal resources.

Using Figure 6 and your own knowledge, assess potential approaches to managing this coastal region.

With reference to one or more coastal environments that you have studied, assess the potential impact of climate change on the development of landforms.

Outline processes which lead to the development of a corrie.

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Figure 7a shows cumulative length change in selected Scandinavian glaciers, 1896–2016.

Figure 7b shows cumulative mass balance change in selected Scandinavian glaciers, 1960–2014.

Analyse the data shown in Figure 7a and Figure 7b.

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Figure 8 shows future challenges and opportunities in the Alps as the climate changes.

Using Figure 8 and your own knowledge, evaluate opportunities for developing a sustainable future for this region.

With reference to one or more cold environments that you have studied, assess the potential impact of climate change on the development of landforms.

Outline processes involved in the formation of ocean ridges.

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Figure 9 shows data related to the changing frequency of tropical storms between 1980 and 2018.

Interpret the data shown in Figure 9.

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Figure 10 shows data related to the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai submarine volcanic eruption and tsunami on 14 January 2022.

Using Figure 10 and your own knowledge, assess challenges in responding to this event.

To what extent do you agree that changes to the carbon cycle are responsible for increasingly frequent and severe tropical storms?

‘The Hazard Management Cycle is useful in minimising the impact of wildfires.’

Evaluate this view with reference to a wildfire event that you have studied.

Outline processes involved in mineral nutrient cycling in an ecosystem.

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Figure 11 shows information about global biodiversity by species category measured in 2019.

Analyse the information shown in Figure 11.

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Figure 12 shows a food web diagram of a coastal lagoon in Italy.

Using Figure 12 and your own knowledge, assess the potential impact of human activity on this food web.

How far do you agree that changes to the carbon cycle are leading to an increasingly uncertain future for coral reefs?

With reference to one plagioclimax in the British Isles, assess the factors affecting change and development in this ecosystem.