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Topic questions Physical landscapes in the UK Geomorphic processes shaping landscapes

Geomorphic processes shaping landscapes

5 questions · 101 marks · about 1.5 hours

Geomorphic processes shaping landscapes questions

TopicGeomorphic processes shaping landscapes

OCR J383 Geomorphic processes shaping landscapes 5 questions

Living in the UK today June 2025, Question 1 18 marks

(a)

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(a)(i)

Which geomorphic transport process is defined as ‘sediment bouncing along the sea bed?’

A Saltation B Solution C Suspension D Traction

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(a)(ii)

Explain why the mass movement process of sliding occurs on cliffs at the coast.

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(a)(iii)

Explain how an arch is formed at the coast. You may use a diagram.

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(a)(iv)

Explain two impacts of human activity on the coastal landscape.

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(b)

CASE STUDY – a UK river basin

Name of UK river basin........

Explain the formation of one or more landforms in your chosen river basin.

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Living in the UK today June 2024, Question 1 22 marks

(a)

1

(a)(i)

Which type of geomorphic process is slumping ?

A erosion B mass movement C transport D weathering

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(a)(ii)

Describe the geomorphic process of traction.

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(a)(iii)

Explain why deposition occurs in a river channel.

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(b)

CASE STUDY A UK river basin

Name of UK river basin:........

* ‘Human activities have negative impacts on your chosen river basin.’

To what extent do you agree?

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Living in the UK today June 2023, Question 1 23 marks

(a)(i)

Look at Fig. 1 in the Resource Booklet, which shows a landscape at Carding Mill, Shropshire.

Describe how the landscape shown in Fig. 1 is characteristic of an upland environment.

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(a)(ii)

Define the term biological weathering.

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(b)

Explain how different types of erosion affect river channels.

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(c)

* CASE STUDY

A UK coastal landscape

Name of coastal landscape area in the UK........

Evaluate the impact of geomorphic processes on the formation of landforms in your chosen

coastal landscape.

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Living in the UK today June 2022, Question 1 19 marks

(a)

Which of the following terms is defined below?

‘Large pebbles and boulders are rolled along the beach.’

A Saltation B Solution C Suspension D Traction

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(b)(i)

Study the dispersion graph below. It shows the variation in sediment size on a beach.

Complete the graph using the data:

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(b)(ii)

What is the median sediment size on the dispersion graph?

A 2 cm B 11 cm C 25 cm D 31 cm

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(b)(iii)

Identify two processes that erode sediment on the coast.

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(c)

Study Fig. 1 in the separate Resource Booklet, which shows a photograph of a lowland landscape in the UK.

Describe the characteristics of the lowland landscape shown in the photograph.

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(d)

Explain how geomorphic processes form oxbow lakes. You may use a diagram.

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(e)

CASE STUDY – a UK coastal landscape

Name of coastal landscape in the UK........

Explain the impact of geology on your chosen coastal landscape.

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Living in the UK today November 2020, Question 1 19 marks

Also involves Analysing fieldwork data

(a)

Study Fig. 1 in the separate Resource Booklet, which shows Ennerdale in the Lake District National Park.

Describe how the landscape shown in Fig. 1 is characteristic of a glaciated area.

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(b)

Define the term slumping.

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(c)(i)

Describe one way in which waves at the coast transport sediment.

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(c)(ii)

Study the table below showing the sediment size at different sites along a beach.

Site numberSediment size in cm
15
27
39
416
56
64
78
84
92
105

Calculate the median sediment size. You must show your working out.

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(c)(iii)

Explain how a stack is formed in a coastal landscape. You may use a diagram.

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(d)

CASE STUDY – one UK coastal landscape

Name one UK coastal landscape you have studied:

Discuss the impact of human activity on your chosen coastal landscape.

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