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Physical Case – Study Questions

This case study explores how the natural environment in a specific area provides opportunities and causes problems for the local population. It covers topics such as volcanoes, oxbow lakes, river flooding, earthquakes, coastal features, and their impacts on people.

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Physical Case – Study Questions

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  1. Physical Case – Study Questions Geography IGCSE

  2. Level Marking

  3. For a named area which you have studied, explain how the natural environment provides opportunities and causes problems for people. (NOV 2012 -11)

  4. Explain the causes of an eruption of a named volcano which you have studied. You may use labelled diagrams in your answer. (NOV 2012 -12)

  5. Explain how an oxbow lake is formed. You should include fully labelled diagram(s). (JUNE 2012 -11)

  6. For a named example which you have studied, explain why people live close to a volcano. (JUNE 2012 -11)

  7. For a named river which you have studied, explain what has been done to reduce flooding. Q1 - (O/N 2011 -11)

  8. Volcanic eruptions are another natural hazard. For a named example of a volcanic eruption which you have studied, describe its effects. Q2 - (O/N 2011 -11)

  9. For a named river which you have studied, describe the advantages and difficulties of living on its flood plain. Q1 - (O/N 2011 -12)

  10. 4C: Name an area which you have studied where there has been an earthquake. Describe the impacts of the earthquake. (7)(June 2011 -12)

  11. 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 2011 -13)

  12. 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-11-2010)

  13. Explain how and why a delta is formed. You should refer to an example you have studied and include labelled diagrams. (Q3-ON-12-2010)

  14. 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-13-2010)

  15. 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-11-2010)

  16. For an area you have studied, describe the advantages and difficulties for people living on a river delta. (Q3-MJ-12-2010)

  17. Explain the causes of an earthquake which occurred in a named area which you have studied. (Q4-MJ-12-2010)

  18. For an area you have studied, describe the benefits and problems of living near the coast. (Q3- MJ-13-2010)

  19. For a named example of an earthquake which you have studied, describe its short and long term impacts. (Q3-ON-12-2009)

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

  21. 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-01-2007)

  22. 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-01-2007)

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

  24. 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-01-2006)

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