AQA GCSE Geography Paper 1: Living with the physical environment June 2024 question paper 8035/1

Study Figure 1, a map showing the extent of Arctic sea ice in September 2020 and the average extent of Arctic sea ice in September from 1981 to 2010.

Using Figure 1, compare the extent of Arctic sea ice in September 2020 with the average extent of Arctic sea ice in September from 1981 to 2010.

Study Figure 2, data showing changes in the volume of Arctic sea ice from 1980 to 2020.

Figure 2

Using Figure 2, calculate the mean volume of Arctic sea ice in April from 1980 to 2020.

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Using Figure 2, calculate the difference in the volume of Arctic sea ice from September 1980 to September 2020.

Suggest how changes in the extent of Arctic sea ice are evidence of climate change.

Study Figure 3, a poster and some news headlines about the United Nations (UN) International Climate Change Conference held in Glasgow in November 2021.

‘International agreements are essential for managing climate change.’

Do you agree?

Explain your answer. Use Figure 3 and your own understanding.

Study Figure 4, a map showing tectonic plates and plate margins near South America.

Figure 4

Map not reproduced here due to third party copyright restrictions.

Using Figure 4, name the type of plate margin shown at X.

Using Figure 4, which statement describes the movement of plates at X ?

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Using Figure 4, suggest one reason why new crust is formed at the location labelled Y.

Explain why people continue to live in areas that are at risk from a tectonic hazard.

Study either Figure 5 or Figure 6.

Figure 5 – a photograph showing the effects of a recent volcanic eruption in La Palma

Figure 6 – a photograph showing the effects of a recent earthquake in the Philippines

Using Figure 5 or Figure 6, give two primary effects of either volcanic eruptions or earthquakes.

Study Figure 7, showing some immediate and long-term responses to tropical storms.

‘Both immediate and long-term responses are needed after a tropical storm.’

Discuss this statement.

Use Figure 7 and an example of a tropical storm you have studied.

Outline one reason why there are high levels of biodiversity in the tropical rainforest.

State one threat to biodiversity in the tropical rainforest.

Study Figure 8, a diagram showing how different plants and animals rely on each other as sources of food in the tropical rainforest.

Complete the following paragraph by choosing the correct words from the list below.

chain consumer increase producer reduce web

Figure 8 is an example of a food _______________________. Orchid plants are an

example of a __________________________. An increase in the number of jaguars

is likely to ____________________________ the number of monkeys.

Figure 9 is a graph showing annual rates of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, 2004–2021.

Complete Figure 9 below using the following data.

Using Figure 9, which of the following statements is true?

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Suggest how deforestation in the tropical rainforest can be caused by a range of different activities. Use a case study.

Outline one way selective logging can be used to manage the rainforest sustainably.

Study either Figure 10 or Figure 11, photographs showing soils in a hot desert and cold environment.

Figure 10 – hot desert
Figure 11 – cold environment

Using either Figure 10 or Figure 11, suggest one way the soil can be affected by the climate in either a hot desert or a cold environment.

Study either Figure 12 or Figure 13, photographs showing plants and animals in hot desert and cold environments.

‘Plants and animals need to have special adaptations to cope with extreme environments.’

Discuss this statement.

Use either Figure 12 or Figure 13 and your own understanding.

What does ‘managed retreat’ mean?

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Study Figure 14, a 1:50 000 Ordnance Survey map of Dawlish Warren, Devon.

Using Figure 14, which one of the following grid squares shows a shingle beach?

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Using Figure 14, identify one method of hard engineering shown in grid square 9879.

The area labelled X shows a coastal spit.

Using Figure 14, describe the size and shape of the spit.

You have studied a coastal management scheme in the UK.

Explain the effects of the scheme.

Study Figure 15, a photograph showing features of a coastal landscape.

Explain how coastal landscapes are formed by different processes.

Use Figure 15 and your own understanding.

Which one of the following factors is most likely to cause river levels to rise quickly after heavy rainfall?

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Study Figure 16, a 1:50 000 Ordnance Survey map showing part of the River Witham in Lincolnshire.

Using Figure 16, measure the distance along the Old River Witham between point X and point Y.

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Using Figure 16, identify one method of hard engineering shown in grid square 0970.

Using Figure 16, describe the relief and drainage shown in grid square 0870.

Relief (height and shape of the land)

Drainage (water features)

You have studied a flood management scheme in the UK.

Explain why the scheme was needed and how it works.

Study Figure 17, a photograph showing features of a floodplain.

Explain how river features are created by erosion and deposition.

Use Figure 17 and your own understanding.

Study Figure 18, a 1:50 000 Ordnance Survey map extract of part of Snowdonia.

Using Figure 18, which grid square shows part of a ribbon lake?

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Using Figure 18, name one landform of glacial erosion shown in grid square 7112.

Using Figure 18, describe the shape of the valley and measure the width of the valley floor between points X and Y.

You have studied a glaciated upland area in the UK.

Explain why this area attracts tourists.

Study Figure 19, a diagram showing some features of glacial deposition.

Explain the different ways that glacial material is transported and deposited.

Use Figure 19 and your own understanding.