Distinctive Landscapes (OCR GCSE Geography B)

Over time, waterfalls retreat upstream forming a gorge. The data in the table below gives the amount of retreat of a waterfall over time.

Use the data in the table to calculate the mean rate of retreat of the waterfall over time.  Show your working.

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Explain the formation of a v-shaped valley.

Select the correct definition of a glaciated landscape.

Study Fig. 5, which shows the maximum extent of ice in the last glacial stage in Britain.

Figure 5

Explain why the south and east of England lack glaciated landscapes.

The distinctive characteristics of glaciated landscapes make them ideal for human activities like hiking, climbing and skiing. Give two reasons why

Read the news article below

What is the key message of this article?

What percentage of England’s coastline is not protected by coastal management?

What percentage of England’s coastline is not protected by coastal management?

Study Fig. 3, a relief map of the UK.

Figure 3

What type of map is this?

Using Fig. 3, suggest which type of natural landscape is likely to be found at X

Figure 3

Using Fig. 3, describe the distribution of upland areas in the UK

Figure 3

Select which graphical technique best suits the data listed below. One has been done for you.

Which of the following is a type of biological weathering?

The graph below shows the rate of weathering for two identical pieces of limestone that were weathered in different locations.

What is the difference in the amount of weathering after 1000 years? ----------------------------------mm

At which location has the limestone weathered faster?

Suggest one factor that could cause this difference in weathering.

Look at the graph below showing river sediment load over three years.

Select the correct description of the pattern shown on the graph.

Suggest two reasons for variations in the sediment load of a river.

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