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Physical Case – Study Questions

Physical Case – Study Questions. Year 11 Geography IGCSE. Level Marking. NOVEMBER - 2012. For a named area which you have studied, explain how the natural environment provides opportunities and causes problems for people. (NOV 2012 -11).

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Physical Case – Study Questions

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  1. Physical Case – Study Questions Year 11 Geography IGCSE

  2. Level Marking

  3. NOVEMBER - 2012

  4. For a named area which you have studied, explain how the natural environment provides opportunities and causes problems for people. (NOV 2012 -11)

  5. Describe and explain the main characteristics of the natural vegetation of a tropical rainforest. You must include a labeled diagram. (NOV 2012 -11)

  6. Explain the causes of an eruption of a named volcano which you have studied. You may use labelled diagrams in your answer. (NOV 2012 -12)

  7. For a named area of tropical rainforest which you have studied, describe and explain the characteristics of its climate. (NOV 2012 -12)

  8. For a named area which you have studied, describe the impacts of river flooding.(NOV 2012 -13)

  9. For a named area of tropical rainforest which you have studied, describe and explain the main features of its climate. (NOV 2012 -13)

  10. JUNE - 2012

  11. Explain how an oxbow lake is formed. You should include fully labelled diagram(s). (JUNE 2012 -11)

  12. For a named example which you have studied, explain why people live close to a volcano. (JUNE 2012 -11)

  13. Describe and explain the process of freeze-thaw weathering. Include a fully labelled diagram. (JUNE 2012 -12)

  14. For a named area of tropical rainforest which you have studied, describe the ways in which it benefits people. (JUNE 2012 -12)

  15. For a named area of coral reef which you have studied, describe the conditions which led to its formation. (JUNE 2012 -13)

  16. Explain why weathering of rocks is more rapid in humid tropical regions than in temperate regions. You should refer to examples of different types of weathering in your answer. (JUNE 2012 -13)

  17. OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2011

  18. For a named river which you have studied, explain what has been done to reduce flooding. Q1 - (O/N 2011 -11)

  19. Volcanic eruptions are another natural hazard. For a named example of a volcanic eruption which you have studied, describe its effects. Q2 - (O/N 2011 -11)

  20. For a named river which you have studied, describe the advantages and difficulties of living on its flood plain. Q1 - (O/N 2011 -12)

  21. In many parts of the world weather and climate may cause natural disasters. These include drought and tropical storms. For either a drought or a tropical storm which you have studied, describe the impacts on a named area which you have studied. Q2 - (O/N 2011 12)

  22. Describe the impacts of a natural hazard on a named coastal area which you have studied.Q1 - (O/N 2011 13)

  23. For a named area of tropical desert which you have studied, describe the features of thenatural vegetation and explain how it can survive in the desert climate. Q2 - (O/N 2011 13)

  24. May / June - 2011

  25. 3C: Name an area which you have studied where tropical storms occur. Describe the problems which they cause people living in your chosen area. (7) (June 2011 -11)

  26. 4C: For a named tropical desert which you have studied, describe and explain the characteristics of its climate. (7) (June 2011 -11)

  27. 3C: For a named area of tropical forest which you have studied, describe and explain the characteristics of its climate. (7) (June 2011 – 12)

  28. 4C: Name an area which you have studied where there has been an earthquake. Describe the impacts of the earthquake. (7)(June 2011 -12)

  29. 3C: An earthquake is an example of a natural hazard. Choose an example of one of the following: a) tropical storm or b) a drought. For a named area, describe the causes and effects of your chosen hazard. (7) (June 2011 -13)

  30. 4C: For a named river you have studied, explain what has been done to reduce flooding. (7)(June 2011 -13)

  31. Explain how one of the following has formed in a named area which you have studied. [spit or an area of coastal sand dune] You should use labelled diagrams in your answer. (Q3-ON-11-2010)

  32. For a named tropical desert, explain how and why the natural environment is threatened by human activity. (Q4-ON-11-2010)

  33. Explain how and why a delta is formed. You should refer to an example you have studied and include labelled diagrams. (Q3-ON-12-2010)

  34. For a named area of tropical desert you have studied, explain why and how it is at risk from human activity. (Q4-ON-12-2010)

  35. For a named area, describe the causes of the hazard which you have chosen. [F, ST or D] (Q3-ON-13-2010)

  36. Describe the ways in which your chosen type of natural environment can provide opportunities for the people who live there. [an area of mountain, a fast flowing river or flood plain] (Q4-ON-13-2010)

  37. May / June - 2010

  38. Explain how and why a delta has formed in an area which you have studied. You should use a labelled diagram or diagrams in your answer. (Q3-MJ-11-2010)

  39. Explain why the effects of tropical storms of the same strength are likely to be greater in an LEDC than an MEDC. Refer to examples which you have studied. (Q4-MJ-11-2010)

  40. For an area you have studied, describe the advantages and difficulties for people living on a river delta. (Q3-MJ-12-2010)

  41. Explain the causes of an earthquake which occurred in a named area which you have studied. (Q4-MJ-12-2010)

  42. For an area you have studied, describe the benefits and problems of living near the coast. (Q3- MJ-13-2010)

  43. For an a area of tropical desert which you have studied, describe and explain the characteristics of its natural vegetation. (Q4-MJ-13-2010)

  44. For an a area of tropical desert which you have studied, describe and explain the characteristics of its natural vegetation. (Q4-MJ-13-2010)

  45. November / October - 2009

  46. For a named area, explain why people still live in areas which experience earthquakes. (Q3-ON-11-2009)

  47. Name an area of tropical desert which you have studied. Describe and explain the main features of its climate. (Q4-ON-11-2009)

  48. For a named example of an earthquake which you have studied, describe its short and long term impacts. (Q3-ON-12-2009)

  49. Describe and explain the impacts of human activities on the natural environment of a tropical rain forest which you have studied. (Q4-ON-12-2009)

  50. May / June - 2009

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