The Nature & Distribution of Cold Environments (AQA AS Geography): Exam Questions

Exam code: 7036

19 mins3 questions
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9 marks

Analyse the interaction between climate, vegetation and soil in a periglacial environment.

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1 mark

Which of the following describes the distribution of alpine cold environments?

  • At the extreme northern and southern latitudes, almost entirely above 60° north and 60° south.

  • At low altitudes and low latitudes where temperatures are too warm for glaciers to develop.

  • In areas of high altitude in major mountain ranges, often with active valley glaciers.

  • In areas at any latitude, but surrounding areas that are currently occupied by glaciers.

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9 marks

‘Climate is more important than soils in determining the characteristics of vegetation in cold environments.’

To what extent do you agree with this statement?