River Landscapes & Processes (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Exam Questions

Define the term saltation

Explain one reason why sediment shape usually becomes more rounded downstream

Study Figures 3b and 3c in the Resource Booklet.

Examine the causes of the river flooding shown in Figures 3b and 3c.

You must use evidence from Figures 3b and 3c in your answer

River landscapes are constantly being changed by different processes.

Name one type of erosion.

Figure 3a

Discharge for the River Ouse, England

Study Figure 3a in the Resource Booklet.

Identify the peak discharge shown on Figure 3a.

Explain one reason why there is a lag time between peak rainfall and peak discharge following a storm.

Figure 3b

Haweswater reservoir in the Lake District, England

Figure 3c

Haweswater dam in the Lake District, England

Study Figures 3b and 3c in the Resource Booklet.

Examine the possible advantages and disadvantages of the reservoir and dam shown in Figures 3b and 3c.

You must use evidence from Figures 3b and 3c in your answer.

Explain one way your investigation helped you understand how river processes affect people.

Figure 3a

River Cuckmere, Sussex, England

River landscapes are constantly being changed by physical processes.

Study Figure 3a in the Resource Booklet.

Identify landform Y.

State one type of sediment transportation process.

Explain one reason why sediment size usually decreases downstream.

Figure 3b

High Force waterfall, River Tees, England

Figure 3c

Location of High Force waterfall

Study Figures 3b and 3c in the Resource Booklet.

Examine the role of erosion processes and geology in the formation of the waterfalls and gorge shown in Figures 3b and 3c.