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Question 5 and one other question from Section B.� Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want
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� You are advised to spend about 60 minutes on Section A and about 60 minutes on Section B.
General Certificate of EducationAdvanced Subsidiary ExaminationJanuary 2011
Geography GEOG1Unit 1 Physical and Human Geography
Friday 14 January 2011 9.00 am to 11.00 am
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Section A
Answer Question 1 and one other question from this section.
01 RIVERS, FLOODS AND MANAGEMENT
1 (a) (i) What is meant by the term ‘magnitude’ of a flood?
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01 (a) (ii) Study Figure 1 which shows the predicted return period of flood events for the River Ouse at York.
Figure 1
Summarise the information shown in Figure 1.
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01 (b) Study Figure 2 which shows part of the Cuckmere River in East Sussex.
Figure 2
1 (b) (i) Describe the landforms shown in Figure 2.
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1 (b) (ii) Flooding is important in the formation of some river landforms.With the help of Figure 2, describe the role of flooding in the formation of riverlandforms.
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1 (c) Channel characteristics such as cross profile, wetted perimeter, hydraulic radius,roughness and efficiency change downstream.Describe and explain how channel characteristics change downstream.
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TrientCurrent length: 4.9 km
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2 COLD ENVIRONMENTS
2 (a) Study Figure 3 which shows the changing lengths of three glaciers in the Alps.
Figure 3
2 (a) (i) Describe the trends shown in Figure 3.
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2 (a) (ii) Suggest reasons for the trends shown in Figure 3.
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2 (b) Study Figures 4a and 4b which show how temperature changes with depth in a warmbased glacier and a cold based glacier.
Figure 4a Figure 4b
2 (b) (i) With reference to Figures 4a and 4b, distinguish between warm based and cold basedglaciers.
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2 (b) (ii) With the help of Figures 4a and 4b, explain how ice moves by basal sliding.
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2 (c) Assess the role of meltwater erosion and deposition in the formation of fluvioglaciallandforms.
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3 COASTAL ENVIRONMENTS
3 (a) Study Figure 5 which shows the size of beach material along Criccieth beach,Cardigan Bay.
Figure 5
3 (a) (i) Describe the pattern shown by the data in Figure 5.
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3 (a) (ii) Suggest reasons for the pattern shown by the data in Figure 5.
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3 (b) Study Figure 6, a cross-section of a dune system.
Figure 6
3 (b) (i) Describe how the dunes change inland.
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3 (b) (ii) Explain the conditions needed for the development of coastal dunes.
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3 (c) Using a case study, assess the causes and consequences of coastal flooding.
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4 (a) Study Figure 7 which shows the distribution of arid and semi-arid areas.
Figure 7
4 (a) (i) Describe the distribution of arid and semi-arid areas shown in Figure 7.
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4 (b) (i) With reference to Figure 8, outline how wind transports material of different sizes.
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4 (b) (ii) Explain how methods of wind transportation affect the processes of deflation andabrasion.
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4 (c) Assess the role of water in the formation of desert landforms.
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SECTION B
Answer Question 5 and one other question from this section.
5 POPULATION CHANGE
5 (a) Study Figure 9 which shows population density in China.
Figure 9
5 (a) Describe the pattern shown in Figure 9.
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Tianjin
Jiangsu
Shanghai
Hong KongMacau
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5 (c) Study Figures 10a and 10b which show China's population structure in 2000 and2050 (projected).China introduced a population control policy in 1979.
Figure 10a Figure 10b
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5 (c) To what extent do Figures 10a and 10b suggest that China's population policy willallow sustainable development?
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5 (d) “For better and for worse?” Discuss how population change can affect the character ofrural and urban areas.
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6 FOOD SUPPLY ISSUES
6 (a) Study Figure 11 which shows worldwide trading patterns in food between 2000 and2002.
Figure 11
6 (a) (i) Outline the pattern shown in Figure 11.
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6 (b) Explain how genetically modified crops can increase the food supply.
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6 (c) To what extent can an increase in the demand for organic produce and locally sourcedfood be seen as environmentally and economically beneficial?
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7 ENERGY ISSUES
7 (a) Study Figure 12 which shows the percentage distribution of proven oil reserves in1987, 1997 and 2007.
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7 (a) (i) Summarise the changes shown in Figure 12.
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7 (b) Comment on the advantages and disadvantages of using biomass as a source ofenergy.
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8 HEALTH ISSUES
8 (a) Study Figure 13 which shows the percentage of people who stated that they were inpoor health in England and Wales in the 2001 census.
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8 (a) (i) Describe the pattern shown in Figure 13.
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8 (a) (ii) Study Figure 14 which shows the number of doctors per 10 000 population in 2001.
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