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Geography · Edexcel 9GE0 · Paper 1 · June 2019

Edexcel A Level Geography Paper 1 June 2019 question paper 9GE0/01

2h 15m 105 marks

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Edexcel 9GE0 · Paper 1

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Question 1

(a)

Study Figure 1 in the Resource Booklet.

This is part of an investigation into the spatial impacts of tsunami events.

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(a)(i)

Calculate the mean number of deaths recorded.

(1)

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(a)(ii)

Calculate the median number of deaths recorded.

(1)

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(a)(iii)

Calculate the interquartile range for the number of deaths recorded.

You must show your working.

(2)

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(b)

Assess the reasons why managing the impacts of tectonic hazards varies in its effectiveness.

(12)

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Question 2

Study Figure 2a in the Resource Booklet.

(a)

Explain the contribution of glacial erosional processes to the development of this landscape.

(6)

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(b)

Study Figure 2b in the Resource Booklet.

Explain the contribution of glacial deposition to the development of this landscape.

(6)

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(c)

Explain why a range of approaches is needed to manage glaciated landscapes.

(8)

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(d)

Evaluate the view that the rate of glacier movement is mainly determined by variations in the mass balance of a glacier.

(20)

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Question 3

Do not answer Question 3 if you have answered Question 2.

Coastal Landscapes and Change

Question 3, shown as an image
Question 3, shown as an image
Question 3, shown as an image

You must use the Resource Booklet provided.

Study Figure 3a in the Resource Booklet.

(a)

Explain the contribution of marine erosional processes to the development of this landscape.

(6)

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(b)

Study Figure 3b in the Resource Booklet.

Explain the contribution of coastal deposition to the development of this landscape.

(6)

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(c)

Explain why a range of approaches is needed to manage coastal landscapes.

(8)

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(d)

Evaluate the view that coastal flood risks are increasing mainly because of rising sea levels.

(20)

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Question 4

(a)

Study Figure 4a in the Resource Booklet.

Explain one impact of the changes in biofuel production in Brazil on the carbon cycle.

(3)

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(b)

Explain why the level of economic development affects the energy mix of countries.

(6)

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(c)

Explain why there are uncertainties about future levels of carbon release from peatlands and permafrost.

(8)

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(d)

Study Figure 4b in the Resource Booklet.

Assess the role of physical factors in influencing the pattern of future water stress.

(12)

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(e)

Evaluate the view that large-scale water management projects often create more problems than they solve for people and the environment.

(20)

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