1. Physical Case – Study Questions
Year 11 Geography IGCSE

2. Level Marking
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3. NOVEMBER
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4. For a named area which you have studied, explain how the natural environment provides opportunities and causes problems for people. (NOV )
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5. Describe and explain the main characteristics of the natural vegetation of a tropical rainforest. You must include a labeled diagram. (NOV )
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6. Explain the causes of an eruption of a named volcano which you have studied. You may use labelled diagrams in your answer. (NOV )
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7. For a named area of tropical rainforest which you have studied, describe and explain the characteristics of its climate. (NOV )
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8. For a named area which you have studied, describe the impacts of river flooding. (NOV 2012 -13)
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9. For a named area of tropical rainforest which you have studied, describe and explain the main features of its climate. (NOV )
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10. JUNE
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11. Explain how an oxbow lake is formed
Explain how an oxbow lake is formed. You should include fully labelled diagram(s). (JUNE )
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12. For a named example which you have studied, explain why people live close to a volcano. (JUNE )
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13. Describe and explain the process of freeze-thaw weathering
Describe and explain the process of freeze-thaw weathering. Include a fully labelled diagram. (JUNE )
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14. For a named area of tropical rainforest which you have studied, describe the ways in which it benefits people. (JUNE )
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15. For a named area of coral reef which you have studied, describe the conditions which led to its formation. (JUNE )
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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 )
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17. OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2011
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18. For a named river which you have studied, explain what has been done to reduce flooding. Q1 - (O/N )
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19. Volcanic eruptions are another natural hazard
Volcanic eruptions are another natural hazard. For a named example of a volcanic eruption which you have studied, describe its effects. Q2 - (O/N )
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20. For a named river which you have studied, describe the advantages and difficulties of living on its flood plain. Q1 - (O/N )
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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 )
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22. Describe the impacts of a natural hazard on a named coastal area which you have studied. Q1 - (O/N )
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23. For a named area of tropical desert which you have studied, describe the features of the natural vegetation and explain how it can survive in the desert climate. Q2 - (O/N )
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24. May / June
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25. 3C: Name an area which you have studied where tropical storms occur
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 )
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26. 4C: For a named tropical desert which you have studied, describe and explain the characteristics of its climate. (7) (June )
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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)
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28. 4C: Name an area which you have studied where there has been an earthquake. Describe the impacts of the earthquake. (7)(June )
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29. 3C: An earthquake is an example of a natural hazard
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 )
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30. 4C: For a named river you have studied, explain what has been done to reduce flooding. (7) (June )
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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 )
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32. For a named tropical desert, explain how and why the natural environment is threatened by human activity. (Q4-ON )
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33. Explain how and why a delta is formed
Explain how and why a delta is formed. You should refer to an example you have studied and include labelled diagrams. (Q3-ON )
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34. For a named area of tropical desert you have studied, explain why and how it is at risk from human activity. (Q4-ON )
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35. For a named area, describe the causes of the hazard which you have chosen. [F, ST or D] (Q3-ON )
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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 )
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37. May / June
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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 )
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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 )
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40. For an area you have studied, describe the advantages and difficulties for people living on a river delta. (Q3-MJ )

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

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

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

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

45. November / October
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46. For a named area, explain why people still live in areas which experience earthquakes. (Q3-ON )

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

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

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

50. May / June
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51. Explain how and why coastal sand dunes have been formed in a named area which you have studied. You may use a labelled diagram or diagrams. (Q3-MJ )

52. For a named area, explain the causes of the hazard which you have chosen and describe its impact on people living there. [TS, F or D] (Q4-MJ )

53. For a named area which you have studied where a coral reef has formed
For a named area which you have studied where a coral reef has formed. Describe the conditions which have led to its formation. (Q3-MJ )

54. For a named area, explain the causes of the hazard which you have chosen and describe its impact on people living there. [TS, F or D] (Q4-MJ )

55. October/ November- 2008
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56. Name an area which you have studied where drought occurs
Name an area which you have studied where drought occurs. Describe the problems experienced by people living in your chosen area. (Q3-ON )

57. For a named river which you have studied, explain the causes of flooding. (Q4-ON-01-2008)

58. May/ June 2008
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59. Name either an area of tropical rain forest or tropical desert which you have studied and explain why and how it is at risk from human activity. (Q3-MJ )

60. Name an area which you have studied and state the natural hazard(s) faced by the people who live there. Explain why people live in the area. [VE, E, TS,F or D] (Q4-MJ )

61. October / November 2007
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62. Describe the ways in which coastal areas can provide opportunities for the people who live there. You should give examples from an area you have studied. (Q3-ON )

63. For a named area, describe the causes of the example which you have chosen and its impacts on the people living there. [VE, E or D] (Q4-ON )

64. May / June 2007
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65. For a named area, describe the short and long term effects of the example which you have chosen on people living in the area. [VE, ST or D] (Q3-MJ )

66. For a river you have studied, explain what has been done to reduce flooding. (Q4-MJ-01-2007)

67. October / November 2006
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68. Explain fully why people will have different opinions about whether this scheme should go ahead. [This scheme was to build a dam across and upland valley] (Q3-ON )

69. Explain why parts of some continents, such as South America and Africa, experience a tropical rain forest climate whilst other parts experience a tropical desert climate. (Q4-ON )

70. May /June 2006
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71. Explain how the natural features of headlands are formed as a result of wave processes. You may use labelled diagrams in your answer. (Q3-MJ )

72. Describe the problems experienced by people living in areas at risk from your chosen natural hazard. [F, D or TS]. (Q4-MJ )