Glacial Landforms & Landscapes (Edexcel A Level Geography): Exam Questions

Exam code: 9GE0

46 mins7 questions
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Study Figure 2b

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Figure 2b

Pro-glacial deposits at the snout of the Spielboden Glacier

Explain the differences in the characteristics of the deposits at locations A and B.

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Explain how upland glacial landforms can be used to study former ice extent and movement.

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Study Figure 2a

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Figure 2a

A relict glaciated landscape

Explain the contribution of glacial erosional processes to the development of this landscape

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Explain the role of glacial meltwater in creating distinctive landforms.

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Figure 2 shows a lowland glaciated landscape during and after glaciation.

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Figure 2A A glaciated lowland during the Ice Age

Study Figure 2A.

Explain how meltwater has contributed to the formation of the proglacial features shown.

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Study Figure 3.

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Figure 3

A relict glaciated valley landscape

Explain the contribution of glacial deposition to the development of this landscape.

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Study Figure 4

Figure 4 shows a lowland glaciated landscape during and after glaciation.

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Figure 4 A glaciated lowland after the Ice Age

Explain how the landforms shown in Figure 2B can be used to help reconstruct ice movement.