Variations in Physical Landscape (Edexcel GCSE Geography B): Exam Questions

Study Figure 1 which shows a photograph of a UK landscape.

Figure 1

i)

Identify the physical landscape shown.

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ii)

Which one of the following is the most likely location of this landscape?

(1)

Explain one way in which weathering affects slopes.

Study Figure 1 which is a photograph of a landscape in Cumbria, northern England.

Figure 1

Identify which one of the following is the best description of the distribution of woodland.

(1)

Identify which one of the following is a region of the UK dominated by igneous rocks.

Explain one characteristic of sedimentary rocks.

Analyse Figure 4 which shows selected glaciated and unglaciated landscapes in the UK.

Assess the varied impact of glaciation on the landscape of the United Kingdom.

Study Figure 1 which is a diagram of changes to a landscape in southern England.

Figure 1

Identify which one of the following is the most likely reason why this landscape has changed.

Identify which one of the following is a weathering process.

Explain one impact of glaciation on the landscape of the UK.

Analyse Figure 4a and Figure 4b, which show data about the distribution of igneous and metamorphic rocks in the British Isles and its relief.

Figure 4a

Figure 4a shows the distribution of igneous and metamorphic rocks in the British Isles.

Figure 4b

Figure 4b shows the relief of the British Isles.

Assess the influence of geology on the landscape of the UK.