Management of River Environments (Edexcel IGCSE Geography): Exam Questions

Explain how different methods are used to control river flooding.

Study Figure 1a below.

Suggest two ways people manage water supply. 

Study Figure 1a below.

Suggest two ways in which water quality can be affected by people.

Explain one way industry can affect water quality

Study Figure 1a below

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of the flood prevention methods shown

Explain one flood prevention method

Study 1a below

Explain two ways human activity can affect water quality

Discuss the consequences of a rising demand for water in one named country.

Discuss the effectiveness of two different methods of flood control.

Study Figure 1c and Figure 1d below.

Analyse the reasons for variations in water quality.

Study Figure 1c and Figure 1d below

Analyse the reasons why areas differ in their risk of river flooding.

Study Figure 1c which shows flood risk in Bangladesh

Analyse the factors which affect flood risk

Study Figure 1c

Analyse the importance of this dam for managing the demand and supply of water