Physical Case – Study
Questions
Year 11 Geography IGCSE
Level Marking
NOVEMBER - 2012
For a named area which you have studied, explain how the natural environment
provides opportunities and causes problems for people. (NOV 2012 -11)
Describe and explain the main characteristics of the natural vegetation of a tropical
rainforest. You must include a labeled diagram. (NOV 2012 -11)
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)
For a named area of tropical rainforest which you have studied, describe and explain
the characteristics of its climate. (NOV 2012 -12)
For a named area which you have studied, describe the impacts of river flooding.
(NOV 2012 -13)
For a named area of tropical rainforest which you have studied, describe and explain
the main features of its climate. (NOV 2012 -13)
JUNE - 2012
Explain how an oxbow lake is formed. You should include fully labelled diagram(s).
(JUNE 2012 -11)
For a named example which you have studied, explain why people live close to a
volcano. (JUNE 2012 -11)
Describe and explain the process of freeze-thaw weathering. Include a fully labelled
diagram. (JUNE 2012 -12)
For a named area of tropical rainforest which you have studied, describe the ways in
which it benefits people. (JUNE 2012 -12)
For a named area of coral reef which you have studied, describe the conditions which
led to its formation. (JUNE 2012 -13)
Explain why weathering of rocks is more rapid in humid tropical regions than in
temperate regions. You should refer to examples of different types of weathering in
your answer. (JUNE 2012 -13)
OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2011
For a named river which you have studied, explain what has been done to reduce
flooding. Q1 - (O/N 2011 -11)
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)
For a named river which you have studied, describe the advantages and difficulties of
living on its flood plain. Q1 - (O/N 2011 -12)
In many parts of the world weather and climate may cause natural disasters. These include
drought and tropical storms. For either a drought or a tropical storm which you have studied,
describe the impacts on a named area which you have studied. Q2 - (O/N 2011 12)
Describe the impacts of a natural hazard on a named coastal area which you have studied.
Q1 - (O/N 2011 13)
For a named area of tropical desert which you have studied, describe the features of the
natural vegetation and explain how it can survive in the desert climate. Q2 - (O/N 2011 13)
May / June - 2011
3C: Name an area which you have studied where tropical storms occur. Describe the
problems which they cause people living in your chosen area. (7) (June 2011 -11)
4C: For a named tropical desert which you have studied, describe and explain the
characteristics of its climate. (7) (June 2011 -11)
3C: For a named area of tropical forest which you have studied, describe and explain
the characteristics of its climate. (7) (June 2011 – 12)
4C: Name an area which you have studied where there has been an earthquake.
Describe the impacts of the earthquake. (7)(June 2011 -12)
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)
4C: For a named river you have studied, explain what has been done to reduce flooding. (7)
(June 2011 -13)
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)
For a named tropical desert, explain how and why the natural environment is
threatened by human activity. (Q4-ON-11-2010)
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)
For a named area of tropical desert you have studied, explain why and how it is at risk
from human activity. (Q4-ON-12-2010)
For a named area, describe the causes of the hazard which you have chosen.
[F, ST or D] (Q3-ON-13-2010)
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)
May / June - 2010
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)
Explain why the effects of tropical storms of the same strength are likely to be greater
in an LEDC than an MEDC. Refer to examples which you have studied. (Q4-MJ-11-2010)
For an area you have studied, describe the advantages and difficulties for people living
on a river delta. (Q3-MJ-12-2010)
Explain the causes of an earthquake which occurred in a named area which you have
studied. (Q4-MJ-12-2010)
For an area you have studied, describe the benefits and problems of living near the
coast. (Q3- MJ-13-2010)
For an a area of tropical desert which you have studied, describe and explain the
characteristics of its natural vegetation. (Q4-MJ-13-2010)
For an a area of tropical desert which you have studied, describe and explain the
characteristics of its natural vegetation. (Q4-MJ-13-2010)
November / October - 2009
For a named area, explain why people still live in areas which experience earthquakes.
(Q3-ON-11-2009)
Name an area of tropical desert which you have studied. Describe and explain the
main features of its climate. (Q4-ON-11-2009)
For a named example of an earthquake which you have studied, describe its short and
long term impacts. (Q3-ON-12-2009)
Describe and explain the impacts of human activities on the natural environment of a
tropical rain forest which you have studied. (Q4-ON-12-2009)
May / June - 2009
Explain how and why coastal sand dunes have been formed in a named area which you
have studied. You may use a labelled diagram or diagrams. (Q3-MJ-11-2009)
For a named area, explain the causes of the hazard which you have chosen and
describe its impact on people living there. [TS, F or D] (Q4-MJ-11-2009)
For a named area which you have studied where a coral reef has formed. Describe the
conditions which have led to its formation. (Q3-MJ-12-2009)
For a named area, explain the causes of the hazard which you have chosen and
describe its impact on people living there. [TS, F or D] (Q4-MJ-12-2009)
October/ November- 2008
Name an area which you have studied where drought occurs. Describe the problems
experienced by people living in your chosen area. (Q3-ON-01-2008)
For a named river which you have studied, explain the causes of flooding.
(Q4-ON-01-2008)
May/ June 2008
Name either an area of tropical rain forest or tropical desert which you have studied
and explain why and how it is at risk from human activity. (Q3-MJ-01-2008)
Name an area which you have studied and state the natural hazard(s) faced by the
people who live there. Explain why people live in the area. [VE, E, TS,F or D]
(Q4-MJ-01-2008)
October / November 2007
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)
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)
May / June 2007
For a named area, describe the short and long term effects of the example which you
have chosen on people living in the area. [VE, ST or D]
(Q3-MJ-01-2007)
For a river you have studied, explain what has been done to reduce flooding.
(Q4-MJ-01-2007)
October / November 2006
Explain fully why people will have different opinions about whether this scheme
should go ahead. [This scheme was to build a dam across and upland valley]
(Q3-ON-01-2006)
Explain why parts of some continents, such as South America and Africa, experience a
tropical rain forest climate whilst other parts experience a tropical desert climate.
(Q4-ON-01-2006)
May /June 2006
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)
Describe the problems experienced by people living in areas at risk from your chosen
natural hazard. [F, D or TS]. (Q4-MJ-01-2006)