A-level Edexcel Geography Paper 1 Questions

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1 - Tectonic Processes and Hazards

ai.) Calculate the mean number of deaths recorded. (1)
aii.) Calculate the median number of deaths recorded. (1)
aiii.) Calculate the interactive range for the number of deaths recorded. (2)
b.) Assess the reasons why managing the impacts of tectonic hazards varies in its effectiveness. (12)

2 - Glaciated Landscapes and Change

a.) Explain the contribution of glacial erosional processes to the development of this landscape. (6)
b.) Explain the contribution of glacial deposition to the development of this landscape. (6)
c.) Explain why a range of approaches is needed to manage glaciated landscapes. (8)
d.) Evaluate the view that the rate of glacier movement is mainly determined by variations in the mass balance of a glacier. (20)

3 - Coastal Landscapes and Change

a.) Explain the contribution of marine erosional processes to the development of this landscape. (6)
b.) Explain the contribution of coastal deposition to the development of this landscape. (6)
c.) Explain why a range of approaches is needed to manage coastal landscapes. (8)
d.) Evaluate the view that coastal flood risks are increasing mainly because of rising sea levels. (20)

4 - Water Cycle and Water Insecurity, Carbon Cycle and Energy Security

a.) Explain one impact of the changes in biofuel production in Brazil on the carbon cycle. (3)
b.) Explain why the level of economic development affects the energy mix of countries. (6)
c.) Explain why there are uncertainties about future levels of carbon release from peatlands and permafrost. (8)
d.) Assess the role of physical factors in influencing the pattern of future water stress. (12)
e.) Evaluate the view that large-scale water management projects often create more problems than they solve for people and the environment. (20)