Question 1
The photograph illustrates patterned ground in a periglacial environment.
I.
Identify the geometric shape of the repeated ground patterns.
[1]
II.
State one visible characteristic of the vegetation cover.
[1]
Explain two ways seasonal thaw can alter periglacial landscapes.
[2]
Explain two factors that influence the development of patterned ground in periglacial environments.
[6]
Question 2
The photograph illustrates the sorting of surface material in a periglacial landscape.
State where the larger stones and the finer material are concentrated within the ground patterns.
[2]
Outline one reason why freeze-thaw weathering can be effective in periglacial environments.
[2]
Explain two conditions that promote solifluction in periglacial environments.
[6]
Question 3
The diagram illustrates the relationship between moving glacier ice and associated landscape features.
I.
Identify the glacier zone above the equilibrium line.
[1]
II.
State the position of the lateral moraine relative to the glacier ice.
[1]
Outline one way in which debris is supplied to a lateral moraine.
[2]
Explain two factors that influence the rate of glacial abrasion.
[6]
Question 4
The diagram illustrates zones of glacier activity and the accumulation of glacial debris.
I.
Identify the zone occupying the lower glacier tongue below the equilibrium line.
[1]
II.
Identify the named moraine feature shown beside the tributary glacier.
[1]
Outline one way in which glacier melting results in sediment deposition.
[2]
I.
Explain the formation of a medial moraine.
[3]
II.
Explain one way in which glacial action can lead to the formation of a lake.
[3]
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Question 5
Examine the importance of glacial transport in explaining the distribution of moraines and erratics.
[10]
Question 6
Examine the influence of wind conditions and sand supply on the shape and movement of dunes.
[10]
Question 7
To what extent is thawing more important than freezing in shaping periglacial landscapes?
[10]
Question 8
To what extent is running water more important than wind in the erosion, transportation and deposition of material in hot, arid environments?
[10]
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Question 9
Examine why rock structure has a greater influence on the development of some hot, arid landforms than others.
[10]
Question 10
To what extent can glacial erosion alone explain the formation of cirques and pyramidal peaks?
[10]
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