random qs

Question 1

explain one reason why areas of igneous rock are usually upland

Answer 1

Igneous rocks are more resistant rocks (1) which means that they are less easily eroded (1)

Question 2

name one type of coastal landform created by deposition

Answer 2

beach / spit

Question 3

explain one reason why more heat energy is reveived at the equator than at the poles

Answer 3

The Earth’s surface is curved (1) so heat from the sun
hits the surface at different angles (1) and the equator receives
more concentrated heat (1).

Question 4

state 3 pieces of evidence of natural climate change

Answer 4

historical records, ice cores, tree rings, pollen records

Question 5

explain one way in which the Milankovitch cycles can affect global temperature

Answer 5

The Earth’s orbit changes (1) so at some times in the year the Earth is closer to/ further away from the sun (1) which increases/ decreases temperatures (1)

Question 6

what country is regularly affected by tropical cyclones

Answer 6

indonesia

Question 7

explain one reason why the litter store is usually very small in tropical rainforests

Answer 7

Hot and wet / humid conditions (1) leads to rapid decomposition (1) which means that nutrients are absorbed rapidly by plants (1).

Question 8

explain two ways that tropical rainforests can be managed sustainably

Answer 8

Environmental education is provided (1) which helps children
learn about the importance of protecting the rainforest (1).

Rainforest restoration schemes have been set up (1) which
involve re-planting areas of forest (1).

Question 9

explain two transport strategies aimed at making urban living more sustainable in a named major UK city (BRISTOL)

Answer 9

Cycle lanes / cycle hire schemes (1) encourage people to bike around the city ratherthan using cars (1)

Designated bus lanes (1) which will mean that buses will get around the city faster than cars (1)

Question 10

explain two possible reasons for the rapid growth in a developing country’s population

Answer 10

Low death rates and increased life expectancy (1) because of better medical care

High/increasing birth rates (1) because of a lack of contraception (1)

Question 11

identify two measures used in the calculation of HDI score

Answer 11

life expectancy, mean years of schooling

Question 12

identify the HDI score for emerging countries

Answer 12

Between 0.550 and 0.799

Question 13

state one reason why countries choose to trade with other countries

Answer 13

• Cheaper to import a good rather than make it themselves
• To generate income
• Historical links between the countries

Question 14

suggest one economic factor that has led to areas having a high GDP (3 marks)

Answer 14

There has been foreign investement (1) which has generated jobs (1) boosting the local economy (1)

Question 15

explain two advantages of using community-led projects to address uneven development

Answer 15

Lower set-up costs (1) which means that these schemes are often quickly run(1)

The aims of the project are more likely to meet the needs of the local people (1) because members of the local community were directly involved in the planning of it

Question 16

define the term abiotic

Answer 16

non living things

Question 17

identify one abiotic resource

Answer 17

oxygen

Question 18

suggest two negative impacts on the environment of an increase of crop production

Answer 18

deforestation to clear the land results in habitat loss

soil is more exposed to the weather which causes soil erosion due to overfarming the land

Question 19

identify the percentage of water on Earth that is available as fresh water

Answer 19

3%

Question 20

define the term water deficit

Answer 20

when water demand exceeds supply

Question 21

explain one reason why there is a difference in domestic water usage between different countries

Answer 21

People in more developed countries can afford to use more water (1) so they have more baths / showers / swimming pool / kitchen appliances that use water (1).