Glaciers as Natural Systems (AQA A Level Geography): Exam Questions

Exam code: 7037

1 hour6 questions
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4 marks

Outline the glacier as an open system.

2
4 marks

Outline the characteristics of a glaciated upland landscape.

3
4 marks

Explain how negative feedback can maintain dynamic equilibrium in a glacial system.

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20 marks

Assess the usefulness of a systems approach for understanding glacial environments.

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20 marks

'A glacier is best understood as a system in which inputs and outputs are rarely in balance.'

To what extent do you agree?

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To what extent can an understanding of feedback systems help with the management of one or more cold environments that you have studied?