AS & A Level Geography (9696) — October–November 2024, Paper 33

Fig. 1.1 is a photograph which shows a tower karst landscape in China. Describe the physical features of the tower karst landscape shown in Fig. 1.1.

Assess the view that the main difference between the climates of humid tropical and seasonally humid tropical environments is the amount of annual rainfall.

With reference to a case study from either the rainforest ecosystem or savanna ecosystem, assess the relative significance of the threats to the ecosystem.

Fig. 4.1 shows the global distribution of coastal sand dunes. Describe the global distribution of coastal sand dunes shown in Fig. 4.1.

‘Some coral reefs are under greater threat than others.’ How far do you agree with this view?

Assess the influence of wave characteristics on the formation and characteristics of coastal landforms.

Fig. 7.1 shows average tsunami heights along the coastline of North and South Island, New Zealand, over the last 2500 years. Describe the distribution of average tsunami heights…

‘Some types of mass movement are more hazardous than others.’ How far do you agree with this view?

Assess the view that storm surges are the most significant hazard from large-scale atmospheric disturbances (cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons).

Fig. 10.1 shows a model of landforms in a hot arid environment. Describe landforms X and Y shown in Fig. 10.1.

Assess the view that the degradation of soils and vegetation in semi-arid environments is mainly caused by salinisation.

‘Aridity is always caused by a combination of factors.’ How far do you agree with this view?