Cambridge OCR GCSE (9-1) · Geography A (Geographical Themes) - J383

Landscapes of the UK: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Landscapes of the UK.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which of these coastal landforms is created primarily by the process of deposition rather than erosion?

Question 2

1 mark

Which geological condition is most often responsible for the formation of a waterfall and its subsequent retreat to form a gorge?

Question 3

1 mark

In a managed river basin, how might the construction of artificial levees (embankments) impact geomorphic processes and risks downstream?

Question 4

1 mark

In which part of the UK are most upland landscapes, such as the Grampian Mountains and the Lake District, primarily located?

Question 5

1 mark

During the formation of a meander, where does the highest velocity of water flow occur, and what is the resulting landform?

Question 6

2 marks

State two physical characteristics that distinguish upland landscapes from lowland landscapes in the UK.

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Question 7

4 marks

Explain how the process of longshore drift leads to the formation of a coastal spit.

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Question 8

6 marks

Using a coastal case study, explain how human activity (such as hard engineering) can interfere with natural geomorphic processes.

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Question 9

4 marks

a) Define the river transport process known as traction.
b) Explain how the process of saltation differs from traction in the way it moves a river's load.

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Question 10

5 marks

Explain the step-by-step formation of a waterfall and a gorge. How does the presence of different rock geologies (hard and soft rock) influence this process?

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