GCSE 9-1 Geography Edexcel B Practice Paper

GCSE9-1geographyEDEXCEL BGCSE 9-1 Geography Edexcel BPractice PaperPaper 2 UK Geographical IssuesTime allowed: 1 hour 30 minutesYou must have: CalculatorTotal number of marks: 94Instructions Use black ink or ball point penFill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name, centre number and candidate numberAnswer all questions in Section A and B.In Section C1 answer either Question 8 or Question 9.In Section C2 answer either Question 10 or 11.Answer the questions in the spaces providedthere may be more space than you need.You must show all your working out with your answer clearly identified at the end of your solution.Information The marks for each question are shown in brackets – use this as a guide as to how much time tospend on each question.Questions labelled with an asterisk ( ) are ones where the quality of your written communicationwill be assessed – you should take particular care on these questions with your spelling, grammar,punctuation and use of specialist terminology and grammar as well as the clarity of expression.The marks available for spelling, punctuation, grammar and use of specialist terminology are clearlyindicated.*Advice Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.Try to answer every question.Check your answers if you have time at the end.Please note: The Practice Paper questions and mark schemes have not been written or approved by Edexcel.The answers and commentaries provided represent one interpretation only and other solutions may be appropriate.Paper 2 UK Geographical IssuesGCSE 9-1 Geography Edexcel Oxford University Press 2018 This may be reproduced for class usesolely within the purchaser’s school or institutionAcknowledgements: http://www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/acknowledgements

1Section AThe UK’s evolving Physical LandscapeAnswer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box.If you change your mind about an answer, put a line through the box ,then mark your new answer with a cross.OrkneyIslandsCape Wr athLewisOu terHebridesShetlandIslandsSkyeSCALE 1: 4 500 000One centimetre on the maprepresents 45 kilometreson the ground.LochNessGreatGleSnype1344mBen Nevis45090135kmDeeXTayMullof ForthFirthLochLomondClydeIslaydTweeTyneFigure 1: Relief map of ScotlandLakeDistrictStudy Figure 1.Which of the following is the correct name for mountain area XAngleseyBayfiTeiSeWyedolwsst llCo HiatGreTheseOunerilt llshC HiWensumSt ourThames Oxford University Press 2018 This may be reproduced for class useSalisburysolely within the purchaser’sschool or institutionNor th Dow nChannelBristol acknowledgementsPlainsExmoorxePaper 2 UK Geographical IssuesGCSE 9-1 Geography EdexcelBreconBeaconsThe FensAvQuestion 1 continueson theUsknext pageywiTWashtD eernveCardiganThe Southern Uplands.Tren1085mSnowdonThe North West HighlandsHumberrseyMeonThe GrampiansA ir eeIRISH SEA[1]sOuThe PenninesCAMBRI A N MOUNTAINSiNorthYork MoorsESNI NaTeesPEN978mScafellPikeIsle ofMan1enaEd1SouthDowns

21a iiDescribe the course of the River Clyde.1bMost of the highlands shown are made of igneous and metamorphic rocks.Explain the difference between the two types of rock.[2][1]IgneousMetamorphic[Total for Question 1 4 marks]Turn over for the next questionPaper 2 UK Geographical IssuesGCSE 9-1 Geography Edexcel Oxford University Press 2018 This may be reproduced for class usesolely within the purchaser’s school or institutionAcknowledgements: http://www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/acknowledgements

3Coastal Change and Conflict2aStudy Figure 2. The map shows a stretch of coastline.(Source: S. Warn)2ai[2]Name features X and Y.XY2a iiDescribe feature X.[2]2a iiiExplain the processes which have formed feature Y.[3][Total for Question 2 7 marks]Turn over for the next questionPaper 2 UK Geographical IssuesGCSE 9-1 Geography Edexcel Oxford University Press 2018 This may be reproduced for class usesolely within the purchaser’s school or institutionAcknowledgements: http://www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/acknowledgements

4River Processes and PressuresStudy Figure 3 which is a 1:50,000 Ordnance Survey extract showing part of theRiver Tees in North East England.3CBA3ai[3]Name the three river features shown.ABC3a iiState one piece of map evidence shown on the map which suggests the rivervalley experiences flooding.[1]Question 3 continues on the next pagePaper 2 UK Geographical IssuesGCSE 9-1 Geography Edexcel Oxford University Press 2018 This may be reproduced for class usesolely within the purchaser’s school or institutionAcknowledgements: http://www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/acknowledgements

53a iiiWhich of the following would best explain the occurrence of severe flooding in theautumn?[1]High levels of antecedent moisture from two weeks of rain.Snow melting from the Pennines.Flash flooding from convectional rainstorms.Overflow of a dam upstream.3bUsing an annotated diagram only, explain how a waterfall is formed.[3][Total for Question 3 8 marks]Turn over for the next questionPaper 2 UK Geographical IssuesGCSE 9-1 Geography Edexcel Oxford University Press 2018 This may be reproduced for class usesolely within the purchaser’s school or institutionAcknowledgements: http://www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/acknowledgements

6*4Analyse Figure 4 which shows the choice and likely impact of three shorelinemanagement options chosen for a stretch of the Norfolk coast.In this question, 4 marks are awarded for your spelling, punctuation,grammar and your use of specialist terminology.KeyHold the lineDo nothingHold the lineuntil North Seagas runs outMaintain existing sea defences.Strategic retreat when these fail.Gas terminal bringing NorthSea gas ashore at BactonMundesleyProbable erosion by 20501000 mNDo nothingWalcottProbable erosion by 2050HappisburghAssess the physical and human factors which affect the choice of coastalmanagement options.[12]Question 4 continues on the next pagePaper 2 UK Geographical IssuesGCSE 9-1 Geography Edexcel Oxford University Press 2018 This may be reproduced for class usesolely within the purchaser’s school or institutionAcknowledgements: http://www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/acknowledgements

7[Total for Question 4 12 marks]TOTAL FOR SECTION A 31 MARKSTurn over for the next questionPaper 2 UK Geographical IssuesGCSE 9-1 Geography Edexcel Oxford University Press 2018 This may be reproduced for class usesolely within the purchaser’s school or institutionAcknowledgements: http://www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/acknowledgements

8Section BThe UK’s evolving Human LandscapeAnswer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.55Study Figure 5 which shows the increase in total population for the UK 1965–2015.aiDatePopulation in 9057.2199558.0200058.9200560.4201062.8201565.0In which 5 year period was there the greatest increase?[1]1965 – 19701985 – 19901995 – 20002005 – 20105a iiCalculate the percentage increase in population from 1965 to 2015.[1]%Show your working:Question 5 continues on the next pagePaper 2 UK Geographical IssuesGCSE 9-1 Geography Edexcel Oxford University Press 2018 This may be reproduced for class usesolely within the purchaser’s school or institutionAcknowledgements: http://www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/acknowledgements

95a iiiExplain how net immigration may have had a major impact on the populationgrowth shown.[3][Total for Question 5 5 marks]Turn over for the next questionPaper 2 UK Geographical IssuesGCSE 9-1 Geography Edexcel Oxford University Press 2018 This may be reproduced for class usesolely within the purchaser’s school or institutionAcknowledgements: http://www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/acknowledgements

106Study Figure 6 which shows changes designed to improve living conditions andpromote sustainability in and around a UK city.Moreremoterural areasProtect naturalecosystems andwildlifeRural-urbanfringeRestrained sprawl ofthe existing settlementOutersuburbsReducedpollution and waste byrecycling and the use ofmore renewableenergyBrownfieldland built on,using high densityhousingInner cityGreening of theinner citiesMore attractivecycle routes andwalkways6aiOffice conversionsof old homes and thenew use of vacantbuildingsCity centreCBD[2]State two characteristics of the CBD.1.2.6a iiExplain how the changes shown in the inner city area will improve thequality of life for those living there.[4]Question 6 continues on the next pagePaper 2 UK Geographical IssuesGCSE 9-1 Geography Edexcel Oxford University Press 2018 This may be reproduced for class usesolely within the purchaser’s school or institutionAcknowledgements: http://www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/acknowledgements

116a iiiExplain two ways in which the housing in the outer suburbs will bedifferent from the inner city.[4]1.2.6a ivExplain how the changes shown in the rural urban fringe will make the city moresustainable.[4]Total marks for Question 6 14 marksTurn over for the next questionPaper 2 UK Geographical IssuesGCSE 9-1 Geography Edexcel Oxford University Press 2018 This may be reproduced for class usesolely within the purchaser’s school or institutionAcknowledgements: http://www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/acknowledgements

127Analyse the data shown in Figure 7, showing numbers employed (in millions ofworkers) in each sector in the UK since 0102015Trend0.890.780.680.540.480.460.460.48Down by 45%8.97.37.56.36.25.65.05.1Down by 43%Tertiary andQuaternary17.618.321.021.022.925.226.028.1Up by 59%Assess the impacts of the changes shown on both the urban and ruralplaces in the UK.[8][Total for Question 7 8 marks]TOTAL FOR SECTION B 27 MARKSTurn over for the next questionPaper 2 UK Geographical IssuesGCSE 9-1 Geography Edexcel Oxford University Press 2018 This may be reproduced for class usesolely within the purchaser’s school or institutionAcknowledgements: http://www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/acknowledgements

13Section C1Geographical Investigations: Fieldwork in a Physical EnvironmentAnswer EITHER Question 8 or Question 9 in this section.If you answer Question 8, put a tick in this box.8You have carried out fieldwork investigations in a coastal environment.Name your coastal fieldwork location8aComplete the fieldwork planning sheet below to show how the group organiseddata collection to study variations in pebble sizes up the beach.DATA COLLECTION SHEETHypothesis: Average pebble size increases as you walk from the sea to the shore.Sampling methodology[2]One piece of equipment: state use[2]Risk Assessment[2][Total marks 6]Question 8 continues on the next pagePaper 2 UK Geographical IssuesGCSE 9-1 Geography Edexcel Oxford University Press 2018 This may be reproduced for class usesolely within the purchaser’s school or institutionAcknowledgements: http://www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/acknowledgements

148bStudy Figure 8 which shows the impacts of a groyne system on a coastal process.FarmhousedemolishedINCREASED RATEOF EROSIONXTwo N RIFTD0New car parkand picnic siteImprovedaccessVillage nowprotectedRock armourCoast roadsavedLOOKING SOUTH(Source: Geography Investigations, Curriculum Press, ed. Sue Warn, p21)Explain how you would use one primary and one secondary method to measurethe impacts of groyne X on coastal processes.Primary method[2]Secondary method[2][Total marks 4]Question 8 continues on the next pagePaper 2 UK Geographical IssuesGCSE 9-1 Geography Edexcel Oxford University Press 2018 This may be reproduced for class usesolely within the purchaser’s school or institutionAcknowledgements: http://www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/acknowledgements

158cFor your chosen coastal enquiry question, evaluate the importance of using bothquantitative and qualitative data to obtain your results.[8]Enquiry Question[Total for Question 8 18 marks]Turn over for the next questionPaper 2 UK Geographical IssuesGCSE 9-1 Geography Edexcel Oxford University Press 2018 This may be reproduced for class usesolely within the purchaser’s school or institutionAcknowledgements: http://www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/acknowledgements