Explain How the Arête Was Formed

Urban Areas

Landscape

1. Look at Diagram below

Explain how the arête was formed.

You may use a diagram(s) to illustrate your answer.

Diagram : Fiachaill a’ Choire Cas Arete

Marks 4

2. The Formation of a Corrie

Explain, in detail, how the processes shown in the diagram produce a corrie. Marks 5

3. Some Features of a Glaciated Upland

(a) Explain the formation of a U-shaped valley. You may use diagram(s) to illustrate your answer. Marks 4

(b) “The landscape shown in Diagram Q2 offers very little opportunity for

human activities.”

Do you agree fully with this statement?

Give reasons for your answer. Marks 6

Study the Ordnance Survey Map Extract (No 1881/158) and picture below

Explain the formation of headlands and bays. You may wish to use diagrams.

Marks 4

5. Study the Ordnance Survey Map Extract (No 2005/69).

(i) Glen Iorsa (9239) is an example of a U-shaped valley.

Explain, with the aid of diagrams, the formation of a U-shaped valley. Marks 4

Weather

Mark 5

Look at Diagram above

(a) Describe, in detail, the differences in the weather conditions between Cape Wrath

and Banbury at 0800 hours on 10 March.

(b) At 0800 hours on 10 March a group of secondary school pupils are about to set

off on a walk into the mountains near Loch Ness. Marks 4

Do you think they should go ahead with the walk?

Give reasons for your answer. Marks 4

Diagram A : Synoptic Chart, 21 January 2010

Diagram B

Study Diagrams A and B.

Give reasons for the differences in the weather conditions between Liverpool and

Cagliari on 21 January 2010. Marks 5

Land Uses

1. This question refers to the OS Map (No 1880/20) of the Dingwall area

(a) Look at the map extract and find Area X marked on Diagram above.

There is a proposal to develop this area as a ski centre.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of this location for such a

development?

Give map evidence to support your answer. Marks 5

(b) Desirable Qualities for National Park Status

Look at the map extract and Diagram above.

To what extent do you agree that the whole map area would be suitable for a

National Park?

You must refer to at least two qualities shown in Diagram above

Give map evidence to support your answer. Marks 5

Is this a good location for a caravan and camping site?

Give map evidence to support your answer. Marks 4

2. Selected Land Uses in Upland Areas

Study Diagram above.

For an upland area you have studied:

(i) Choose one of the land uses shown in the diagram. Explain the economic

and environmental impact of the land use Marks 6

(ii) What methods are used to reduce the environmental impact of your chosen

land use?

Marks 4

3. Diagram : Newspaper Headline

Look at Diagram above

For Arran or any other area you have studied, describe the economic and

environmental impact of commercial forestry. Marks 6

Diagram 1

(a) Study Diagram 1 above.

For any coastal area you have studied, describe the conflicts between different land

uses.

Marks 5

(b)

Diagram 2

Study Diagram 2

Explain how different organisations help to protect the countryside. Marks 4

( c ) More than 150,000 people visit the Brecon Beacons National Park each year.

Explain the attractions of the physical landscape in this area for tourists. Marks 5

Population

1. GDP per Capita and Number of Births per Woman in selected Countries

Look at Diagram above.

“GDP per capita is a measure of wealth.”

Explain why there is a link between GDP per capita and the number of births per

woman as shown in the graph.

Marks 5

Diagram 1 : Location of Kenya, Africa

Diagram 2 : Projected Population Statistics for Kenya

(a) Look at Diagrams 1 and 2 above.

Give reasons for the population changes in Kenya. Marks 5

3. Diagram : Population Pyramids, China 2000 and 2050 (Projected)

Look at Diagram above.

(a) Describe differences in the population structure of China between 2000 and

2050. Marks 4

(b) What problems might the projected structure of 2050 cause for the

Government of China? Marks 4

4. Map : World Population Density

(a) Study Map above

Referring to both human and physical factors, explain why some areas of the

world are more densely populated than others. Marks 5

Diagram : Population Pyramids, Scotland

(b) Study Diagram above.

For Scotland, or any other country you have studied, describe problems which may

be caused by the population changes shown above. Marks 5

5. Table 1 Q5A: Selected Countries with a High Population Density

(a) Study Table Q5A

Referring to human and physical factors, explain why some countries have a high

population density. Marks 5

Diagram Q5B: Newspaper Headline

(b) Look at Diagram Q5B.

Describe ways in which countries like China are attempting to reduce their

population growth rate. Marks 4

6. Diagram : Levels of Development in Nigeria and Japan

(a) Study Diagram above.

Explain why some countries are more developed than others. Marks 6

7. Diagram Q6A: Projected Urban Growth

(a) Look at Diagram Q6A above.

(i) Describe the trends shown on the graph. Marks 3

(ii) Explain why some people in developed countries move from urban to rural

areas. Marks 4

Diagram Q6B Birth Rate in Brazil 1950 –2010

(b) Look at Diagram Q6B above.

Give reasons why the birth rate has decreased in developing countries such as Brazil.

Marks 4

8. Diagram : Development Indicators

Study Diagram above.

Choose one economic indicator and one social indicator.

Explain how each of these can show a country’s level of development. Marks 4

Describe the possible social and economic benefits which the opening of the new

museum will have for the area. Marks 4

(a) Mr and Mrs Boal and their two teenage children are moving to the city shown

above.

They have found houses for sale in the three locations identified.

Which location do you think they should choose?

Give reasons for your choice. Marks 5

3. Heriot Watt Research Park, Edinburgh

Look at Diagram above .

A research park is an industrial area where companies research and manufacture

high-tech goods such as micro-electronics equipment and bio-technology products.

Explain why Heriot Watt Research Park is a good location for companies. Marks 5

Diagram 7B: Arguments for and against the Expansion of Heathrow

Look at Diagrams 7A and 7B. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the expansion of Heathrow Airport for South East England? Marks 5

5. Diagram Q5: Two possible Sites for a Housing Development

Study Diagram Q5 above.

On which site would it be better to build a new housing development?

Give reasons for your answer. Marks 5

6. Study Diagram Q2C.

For a city in a developed country you have studied:

(i) what methods have been used to encourage people to use public transport;

(ii) how successful have these methods been?

(d) Study Diagram Q2D.

Describe the benefits and problems caused by increased tourism in developing

countries.

Marks 6

Look at Diagram Q2C.

For Nairobi, or any other developing city you have studied, describe the measures

taken to improve the quality of life in shanty towns such as Kibera. Marks 5

Study Diagram Q2C.

For a named city in the developed world, describe ways in which inner city areas are being improved. Marks 5

Rural Areas

Marks 6

2.Marks 6

3 Recent trends in farming

Look at diagram above

“Prospects for Scottish farmers in 2012 look bleak and uncertain.”

Do you agree fully with this statement?

Give reasons for your answer. Marks 5

4. EU farming policies

Study diagram above

Choose any two EU policies shown in the diagram above and explain why they

are necessary. Marks 4

Climate Change

1. Factors leading to desertification

Look at diagram above

Explain how human and physical factors can lead to desertification. Marks 6

Impact of human activity on the natural environment

1. Diagram 1 Palm Oil Production and Rainforest Cover 1964 to 2009

Diagram 2

Look at Diagrams 1 and 2 .

“The destruction of the rainforest is a small price to pay for the huge

benefits it has brought to Indonesia.”

To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Give reasons for your answer. Marks 5

Look at Diagrams Q4A, Q4B and Q4C

“Felling and exporting timber is the only good way of using rainforest land.”

Logging company spokesperson

To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Give reasons for your answer. Marks 6

3. Farming in the Sahel, Africa

(a) Study Diagram above .

Explain how traditional farming methods may lead to land degradation. Marks 6

(b) Effects of deforestation

Study Diagram above.

For an area you have studied:

(i) describe the possible effects of deforestation; Marks 5

(ii) describe methods used to reduce deforestation. Marks 4

4. Forest Destruction

(a) Study Diagram Q3.

Explain why deforestation takes place in many parts of the world. Marks 4

(b) (i) For an area you have studied, describe the effects of desertification on the

people and the landscape. Marks 5

(ii) Describe in detail different methods of reducing desertification. Marks 6

Study map above .

(i) Describe the changes in forest cover shown on the map. Marks 4

(ii) For an area you have studied, explain the effects of deforestation on the

people and the environment. Marks 5