AQA GCSE Geography Paper 1: Living with the physical environment November 2021 question paper 8035/1

Study Figure 1, a graph showing the deadliest natural disasters between 1990 and 2018.

Using Figure 1, which natural disaster caused the greatest number of deaths?

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

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Explain how living in areas that are at risk from a tectonic hazard(s) may have both advantages and disadvantages.

Study Figure 2, a map showing the tectonic plates in and around North America and South America.

Using Figure 2, which one of the following statements is true?

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Using Figure 2, name the type of plate margin at X.

Suggest why earthquakes and volcanic eruptions happen close to the plate margin at Y.

Use Figure 2 and your own understanding.

State two ways that planning might help to reduce the damaging effects of an earthquake or a volcanic eruption.

Study Figure 3, a diagram showing the global pattern of air pressure and surface winds.

Using Figure 3, which one of the following statements is true?

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A Air sinks at the Equator.

B The southeast trade winds blow from the Equator to 30º N and S.

C High pressure occurs where the air is sinking.

D Polar easterlies blow from 60º N and S towards the poles.

Using Figure 3, describe the link between air pressure and surface winds.

Suggest why areas close to the Equator usually have high rainfall.

Use Figure 3 and your own understanding.

Study Figure 4, photographs showing some causes of climate change.

To what extent is climate change the result of human actions?

Use Figure 4 and your own understanding.

Which one of the following phrases defines the term biodiversity?

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A How living things affect each other and the environment.

B The number and types of plants and animals that live in an area.

C Energy flows between living things when they eat or are eaten.

D How plants and animals are adapted to their habitats.

Study Figure 5, a world map showing global biodiversity levels.

Using Figure 5, describe the location of areas with low biodiversity levels.

Using Figure 5, suggest one reason for the high biodiversity levels in area X.

Outline one way that plants are adapted to the climate in either hot deserts or cold environments.

Study Figure 6, a graph showing global forest loss from 2011 to 2017.

Figure 6

Using Figure 6, calculate the mean global forest loss from 2011 to 2017.

Give your answer to one decimal place.

Calculate the percentage change in global forest loss between 2011 and 2017.

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A 62%

B 68%

C 74%

D 80%

State one way that debt reduction can help to make tropical rainforests more sustainable.

Study Figure 7, statements about deforestation in an LIC or NEE.

‘Tropical rainforests should be protected from economic development.’

Do you agree?

Explain your answer.

Use Figure 7 and your own understanding.

Study Figure 8, a 1:50 000 Ordnance Survey map of part of the coastline in Norfolk.

Using Figure 8, how long is the coastline between points X and Y ?

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A 2.4 km

B 2.8 km

C 3.2 km

D 3.6 km

Using Figure 8, what direction would you be facing from the lighthouse at 676421 to the dunes at 690433?

Using Figure 8, describe one piece of evidence which suggests that Hunstanton is a tourist resort.

Study Figure 9, a photograph taken along the stretch of coastline shown in Figure 8

Suggest one type of mass movement that is affecting these cliffs.

Explain the formation of a spit.

Study Figure 10 and Figure 11, photographs showing soft engineering strategies.

Discuss the costs and benefits of soft engineering strategies in protecting coastlines.

Use Figure 10 and Figure 11 and your own understanding.

Study Figure 12, a 1:50 000 Ordnance Survey map of part of Dartmoor National Park.

Using Figure 12, identify a feature of the East Dart River at 627811.

Describe the relief (height and shape of the land) in the highlighted grid square 6082.

Study Figure 13, a photograph of the East Dart River taken looking upstream from point X on Figure 12.

Using Figure 12 and Figure 13, which direction was the photographer facing when the picture was taken?

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A North east

B East

C South

D South west

Suggest one way that the river valley shown in Figure 13 may change as it goes downstream.

Explain the formation of an ox-bow lake.

Study Figure 14, a diagram showing flood management strategies.

Discuss how flood management strategies may have impacts on people and the environment.

Use Figure 14 and an example you have studied.

Study Figure 15, a 1:50 000 Ordnance Survey map showing part of Snowdonia in Wales.

Using Figure 15, what is the difference in height between the spot height at 556577 and the spot height at 532577?

Using Figure 15, describe the land use shown in the highlighted grid square 5456.

Study Figure 16, a photograph looking north west across Llyn Cwellyn shown on Figure 15.

Using Figure 15 and Figure 16, identify the grid square where point X is located.

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A 5555

B 5354

C 5654

D 5554

Using Figure 16, suggest one piece of evidence that shows this area was glaciated.

Explain the formation of a hanging valley.

Study Figure 17, information about the Snowdon Sherpa bus service.

Figure 17

The Snowdon Sherpa is a bus service that travels around the foot of Snowdon. The bus service links the six main routes that go up Mount Snowdon, as well as the main car parks, villages and tourist attractions in the area.

Discuss the success of strategies used to manage the impacts of tourism in glaciated upland areas.

Use Figure 17 and an example you have studied.