Tropical environments — AS & A Level Geography (9696) questions by topic

Fig. 1.1 shows a transect (A–B) showing the depth of weathered granite in northern Nigeria. Describe variations in the depth of weathered granite shown in Fig. 1.1.

Using a case study of either a rainforest ecosystem or a savanna ecosystem, evaluate attempted solutions to the problems of its sustainable management.

'Humid tropical and seasonally humid tropical environments have similar diurnal variations in their climates.' How far do you agree with this statement?

Fig. 1.1 is a photograph which shows vegetation in a seasonally humid tropical (savanna) ecosystem in Botswana, Africa. Describe four characteristics of the vegetation shown in…

'The characteristics of the humid tropical climate are mainly caused by the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ).' How far do you agree with this statement? [20]

Assess the relative importance of the factors influencing tropical soil formation. [20]

Fig. 1.1 is a photograph which shows vegetation in a seasonally humid tropical (savanna) ecosystem in Botswana, Africa. Describe four characteristics of the vegetation shown in…

'The characteristics of the humid tropical climate are mainly caused by the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ).' How far do you agree with this statement?

Assess the relative importance of the factors influencing tropical soil formation.

Fig. 1.1 shows a pyramid of biomass for a seasonally humid tropical (savanna) ecosystem. Describe the pattern of biomass stores shown in Fig. 1.1.

Assess the relative importance of the processes involved in the formation of different tropical karst landforms.

'The most important factor influencing tropical climates is atmospheric pressure.' How far do you agree with this view?

Fig. 1.1 shows the global distribution of humid tropical climates. Describe the global distribution of humid tropical climates shown in Fig. 1.1.

Assess the relative importance of the factors influencing the formation of characteristic granite landforms in tropical environments.

'Plant communities in seasonally humid tropical (savanna) ecosystems rarely reach their climatic climax.' How far do you agree with this view?

Fig. 1.1 shows the global distribution of humid tropical climates. Describe the global distribution of humid tropical climates shown in Fig. 1.1.

Assess the relative importance of the factors influencing the formation of characteristic granite landforms in tropical environments.

'Plant communities in seasonally humid tropical (savanna) ecosystems rarely reach their climatic climax.' How far do you agree with this view?

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. 1.1 shows the average climatic characteristics of two tropical locations. Compare the climatic characteristics of the two locations shown in Fig. 1.1.

'The vegetation of humid tropical (rainforest) ecosystems has developed into a climatic climax plant community, but the vegetation of seasonally humid tropical (savanna)…

Assess the view that tors, inselbergs and bornhardts in tropical environments have been formed by the same processes and differ only in their size.

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. 1.1 is a photograph which shows a tropical landscape in southern Africa. Describe the main features of the landscape shown in Fig. 1.1.

Assess the view that rock type is the most important factor influencing soil types in tropical environments.

‘The differences between the climatic characteristics of humid tropical and seasonally humid tropical environments are mainly the result of latitude.’ How far do you agree with…

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. 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. 1.1 is a photograph which shows the vegetation of a humid tropical (rainforest) ecosystem. Describe the main characteristics of the vegetation shown in Fig. 1.1.

Evaluate the role of deep weathering in the development of characteristic granite landforms of tropical environments.

Using a case study of one tropical ecosystem, assess the relative significance of the problems of its sustainable management.

Fig. 1.1 shows the movement of the monsoon across India. Describe the movement of the monsoon across India shown in Fig. 1.1.

Assess the influence of climate on the characteristics of vegetation in tropical ecosystems.

'The sustainable management of a tropical ecosystem is made more difficult because of the characteristics of the soil.' Using a case study of one tropical ecosystem, how far do…

Fig. 1.1 is a photograph which shows the vegetation of a humid tropical (rainforest) ecosystem. Describe the main characteristics of the vegetation shown in Fig. 1.1.

Evaluate the role of deep weathering in the development of characteristic granite landforms of tropical environments.

Using a case study of one tropical ecosystem, assess the relative significance of the problems of its sustainable management.