AQA GCSE Geography Paper 1: Living with the physical environment June 2022 question paper 8035/1

Which one of the following events is not an example of a natural hazard?

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A Tsunami

B Earthquake

C Volcanic eruption

D Oil spill

Study Figure 1, a map showing the track of Hurricane Dorian in August and September 2019.

Using Figure 1, which one of the following statements is true?

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A Hurricane Dorian started south of the Equator.

B Hurricane Dorian passed to the west of Cuba.

C Hurricane Dorian passed close to the east coast of the USA.

D Hurricane Dorian reached 40° north.

Using Figure 1, measure the distance travelled by Hurricane Dorian at hurricane force.

Study Figure 2, a satellite image showing Hurricane Dorian over The Bahamas on 1 September 2019.

Using Figure 2, identify two features of Hurricane Dorian.

Study Figure 3, a divided bar graph showing the total number of Atlantic tropical storms and hurricanes between 2014–2019.

Use the data from the following table to complete Figure 3.

Suggest one reason for the increase in the total number of tropical storms and hurricanes shown in Figure 3.

Outline one way that planning can reduce the impact of tropical storms.

Study Figure 4, photographs showing some of the impacts of extreme weather in the UK.

‘UK weather is becoming more extreme.’

Do you agree?

Use Figure 4 and your own understanding.

Explain why earthquakes and volcanic eruptions take place along destructive plate margins.

To what extent do the effects of a tectonic hazard vary between areas of contrasting wealth?

Use one or more named examples in your answer.

Study Figure 5, a map showing the major world ecosystems.

Using Figure 5, which one of the following statements is true?

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A There are temperate grasslands in every continent.

B Deserts are only found in the middle of continents.

C Temperate deciduous forests are only found in the Northern hemisphere.

D Coniferous forests occur in large areas of North America, Europe and Asia.

Using Figure 5, name the continent with the largest area of savanna.

Which statement describes the characteristics of temperate deciduous forests?

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A The vegetation is short because the growing season only lasts two months.

B The trees drop their dead leaves because of lower temperatures in winter.

C The vegetation is sparse because rainfall is low.

D The vegetation is evergreen because the climate is hot all year round.

Study Figure 6, information about the climate and vegetation of tropical rainforests.

Figure 6

Suggest how plants are adapted to the climate in tropical rainforests.

Use Figure 6 and your own understanding.

Study Figure 7, a graph showing tropical primary forest loss between 2002 and 2018.

Using Figure 7, describe changes in tropical primary forest loss between 2002 and 2018.

Give one reason why deforestation has decreased in some countries.

Study Figure 8, a photograph showing an area of deforestation in Sumatra, Indonesia.

Using Figure 8, outline one environmental effect of deforestation.

Explain how ecotourism can be a sustainable management strategy in tropical rainforests.

Study either Figure 9 or Figure 10.

Figure 9 – Hot desert environment

A hot desert landscape
Gold mining in Western Australia

Discuss the challenges and opportunities for development in either a hot desert environment or a cold environment.

Use either Figure 9 or Figure 10 and a case study.

Tick the box to show which environment you have chosen.

Hot desert environment (Figure 9)

Cold environment (Figure 10)

Study Figure 11, a map showing the changing coastline of the Holderness area, Yorkshire.

The Holderness coastline is made up of soft boulder clays (till) left behind after the ice sheets melted.

Using Figure 11, what is the mode of annual rate of erosion along the Holderness coastline?

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A 1.0 –1.9 metres per year

B 2.0 –2.9 metres per year

C 3.0 –3.9 metres per year

D 4 metres and above per year

Using Figure 11, describe how the rate of erosion changes from north to south.

Using Figure 11, what is the coastal landform that has formed at Spurn Head?

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A Bar

B Stack

C Spit

D Cliff

Using Figure 11, suggest why there is a headland at Flamborough Head.

Study Figure 12, a photograph showing cliffs at Aldbrough on the Holderness coast.

Using Figure 12, give one reason why the rate of erosion of the Holderness coast is high.

Explain how a wave cut platform is formed as a cliff is eroded.

Use one or more diagrams to support your answer.

Study Figure 13, a diagram showing some coastal processes and coastal management strategies.

Figure 13

Assess the effectiveness of strategies used to protect coastlines against erosion.

Use Figure 13 and your own understanding.

Study Figure 14, a table of information about a river in north east England.

Plot the width of the river at Site 6 on to the graph below.

Use the following data.

Using Figure 14, describe the change in river width downstream from the source.

Give one reason why the median size of sediment tends to decrease downstream from the source of the river.

Study Figure 15, a photograph taken in the upper course of the river and its valley.

Identify the landform shown in Figure 15.

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A Interlocking spurs

B Flood plain

C Gorge

D Levée

Using Figure 15, describe the shape of the valley sides.

Explain how a meander may be formed by both erosion and deposition.

Use one or more diagrams to support your answer.

Study Figure 16, different opinions expressed about hard engineering and soft engineering.

Assess the benefits of using hard engineering and soft engineering to reduce the risk of river flooding.

Use Figure 16 and your own understanding.

Study Figure 17, a map showing the depth and extent of ice during the last ice age in Europe.

Figure 18 is a partly completed cross section of ice depth between X and Y shown on Figure 17.

Using Figure 17, complete Figure 18, a cross section showing the depth of ice between X and Y.

Using Figure 17, compare the maximum depth of ice over the British Isles with the maximum depth of ice over Scandinavia.

Using Figure 17, which one of the following statements is true?

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A Ice covered the whole of the British Isles during the last ice age.

B The main ice sheet was centred in southern Europe.

C The ice sheet extended westwards from Scandinavia to the British Isles.

D The shape of the coastline during the ice age was the same as the present day.

Study Figure 19, a photograph showing a retreating glacier.

Identify the feature shown at X.

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A Moraine

B Drumlin

C Truncated spur

D Arête

Suggest one reason why the material deposited by a glacier is mixed in size and shape.

Explain the formation of a glacial trough (U-shaped valley).

Use one or more diagrams to support your answer.

Study Figure 20, information about tourism in Snowdonia National Park, a glaciated area in the UK.

Figure 20

Assess the economic and environmental impacts of tourism in a glaciated upland area of the UK.

Use Figure 20 and your own understanding.