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

Define the term plucking

Explain one way that tourism can lead to changes in glaciated upland landscapes.

Study Figures 4b and 4c in the Resource Booklet.

Examine the role of erosional and depositional processes in the formation of the glacial landforms shown in Figures 4b and 4c.

You must use evidence from Figures 4b and 4c in your answer.

A variety of processes interact to shape glaciated upland landscapes.

Name one type of weathering.

Figure 4a

A glaciated upland landscape in the Lake District, England

Study Figure 4a in the Resource Booklet.

Identify the grid square in which Red Tarn is located.

Explain how arêtes are formed.

Figure 4b

Glenshee ski resort in the Cairngorms, Scotland

Figure 4c

A view of Glenshee ski resort in the Cairngorms, Scotland

Study Figures 4b and 4c in the Resource Booklet.

Examine the possible advantages and disadvantages of the development of the ski resort shown in Figures 4b and 4c.

You must use evidence from Figures 4b and 4c in your answer.

Glaciated upland landscapes are constantly being changed by physical processes.

Figure 4a

Stickle Ghyll, Lake District, England

Study Figure 4a in the Resource Booklet.

Identify landform Z.

State one type of glacial erosion process.

Explain one impact of freeze thaw weathering on landscapes.

Figure 4b

Nant Ffrancon, a glacial trough in Snowdonia, Wales

Figure 4c

Location of Nant Ffrancon

Study Figures 4b and 4c in the Resource Booklet.

Examine the role of erosional processes in the formation of the glacial trough shown in Figures 4b and 4c.