AS & A Level Geography (9696) — May–June 2023, Paper 33

Fig. 1.1 shows mean precipitation data for two tropical locations. Compare the precipitation patterns for Location A and Location B shown in Fig. 1.1.

'Climate is the most important factor influencing the vegetation characteristics of seasonally humid tropical (savanna) ecosystems.' How far do you agree with this view?

Using a case study, evaluate the attempted solutions to the problems of sustainable management within a tropical environment ecosystem.

Fig. 4.1 shows a model of how waves change as they move towards the shore. Describe the changes in waves shown in Fig. 4.1 as they move towards the shore.

Assess the role of sea level change in the formation of coastal landforms.

Evaluate the extent to which threats to coral reefs can be successfully managed.

Fig. 7.1 shows a diagram of a mass movement. Describe the characteristics of the mass movement shown in Fig. 7.1.

'Volcanic hazards have a greater impact on lives than on property.' To what extent do you agree with this view?

Assess the extent to which latitude determines the global distribution of areas most at risk from atmospheric disturbances.

Fig. 10.1 is a photograph which shows a landscape in a semi-arid environment, Anza-Borrego Desert, California, USA. Describe the main landforms shown in Fig. 10.1.

'Desertification is caused more by human factors than by natural factors.' How far do you agree with this view?

Assess the relative importance of the causes of aridity.