Distinctive Landscapes (OCR GCSE Geography)

Topic Questions

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Name one geomorphic process that erodes coastal landforms.

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Using Fig 2, give one piece of map evidence which shows that the coastal defences at Sea Palling are effective. Explain your answer

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Figure 2 - Sea Palling in Norfolk

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The data in the table below shows the annual rates of slumping of a stretch of muddy coastline.

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Amount of slumping(metres) 4.2 3.0 1.5 1.0 0.6 2.7 3.1 0.8

Calculate the mean amount of annual slumping.

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2a2 marks

Over time, waterfalls retreat upstream forming a gorge. The data in the table below gives the amount of retreat of a waterfall over time.

Year 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Retreat 
(cm)
6.5 2.0 4.0 0.5 9.0 7.0 4.5 3.0 2.0 10.0

Use the data in the table to calculate the mean rate of retreat of the waterfall over time. 
Show your working.

 ............................................ cm / year

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Explain the formation of a v-shaped valley.

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Select the correct definition of a glaciated landscape.

  • contains landforms produced along a river

  • contains landforms produced by the movement of ice

  • formed by coastal processes

  • formed when glaciers join together

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Study Fig. 5, which shows the maximum extent of ice in the last glacial stage in Britain.

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Figure 5

Explain why the south and east of England lack glaciated landscapes.

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The distinctive characteristics of glaciated landscapes make them ideal for human activities like hiking, climbing and skiing. Give two reasons why

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Read the news article below

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What is the key message of this article?

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What percentage of England’s coastline is not protected by coastal management?

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41 mark

What percentage of England’s coastline is not protected by coastal management?

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Study Fig. 3, a relief map of the UK.

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Figure 3

What type of map is this?

  • Choropleth

  • Flow line

  • Isoline

  • Thematic

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Using Fig. 3, suggest which type of natural landscape is likely to be found at X

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Figure 3

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Using Fig. 3, describe the distribution of upland areas in the UK

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Figure 3

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Select which graphical technique best suits the data listed below. One has been done for you.

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6a1 mark

Which of the following is a type of biological weathering?

  • rainwater containing acid breaks down rocks

  • rainwater containing dissolved CO2 breaks down rocks

  • tree roots split open cracks in rocks

  • water melts and freezes in cracks in rocks to split them open

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The graph below shows the rate of weathering for two identical pieces of limestone that were weathered in different locations.

q3b-qp-nov-2021-paper1-ocr-gcse-geographyWhat is the difference in the amount of weathering after 1000 years?
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6c1 mark

At which location has the limestone weathered faster?

6d1 mark

Suggest one factor that could cause this difference in weathering.

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7a1 mark

Look at the graph below showing river sediment load over three years.

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Select the correct description of the pattern shown on the graph.

  • sediment load changes in equal two-month cycles

  • sediment load fluctuates but shows no overall pattern

  • sediment load fluctuates each year with a peak in January

  • sediment load fluctuates each year with a peak in summer

7b2 marks

Suggest two reasons for variations in the sediment load of a river.

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2.----------------------------------------------------

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18 marks

CASE STUDY – the landscape of a UK river basin

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

To what extent has management of your chosen river basin been successful?

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16 marks

Case study – the landscape of a UK river basin.

Discuss the influence of geology in the formation of river landforms within your chosen river basin.

Name of chosen river basin in the UK:

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24 marks

Study the table below, which shows the results of an investigation into longshore drift.

Groyne Number Drop North side (cm) Drop South side (cm) Difference
1 27 41 14
2 31 51 20
3 28 44 16
4 25 39 14
5 32 54 22


Using data from the table, describe the pattern in the longshore drift data collected.

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36 marks

Case study – A coastal landscape in the UK.

Name of chosen coastal landscape in the UK

Explain how management has impacted the coastal landscape.

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46 marks

Case study – UK coastal landscape

Name of UK coastal landscape case study:

Evaluate the impact of management on your chosen coastal landscape

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56 marks

CASE STUDY – a river basin in the UK

Name of chosen river basin in the UK:

Explain how one landform in the river basin is created by geomorphic processes.

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