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Systems and processes: AQA A‑Level Geography questions

Every AQA A-Level Geography exam question on 3.1.4.3 Systems and processes, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q03.2

    June 2025 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark3.1.4.3 Systems and processes
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    June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 03.2: Which of the following describes the process of abrasion in glacial environments? [1 mark]

  2. Q03.5

    June 2025 · AS Paper 1

    9 marks3.1.4.4 Glaciated landscape development3.1.4.3 Systems and processes
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    June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 03.5: Assess the role of meltwater in creating distinctive fluvioglacial landforms. [9 marks]

  3. Q04.2

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    6 marks3.1.4.3 Systems and processes
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 04.2: Analyse the data shown in Figure 7a and Figure 7b. [6 marks]

  4. Q03.1

    June 2024 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark3.1.4.3 Systems and processes
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    June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 03.1: What is ablation? [1 mark]

  5. Q03.2

    June 2024 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark3.1.4.3 Systems and processes
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    June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 03.2: Which of the following describes a cold-based glacier? [1 mark]

  6. Q03.4

    June 2024 · AS Paper 1

    6 marks3.1.4.2 The nature and distribution of cold environments3.1.4.3 Systems and processes
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    June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 03.4: Analyse the information shown in Figure 3a and Figure 3b. [6 marks]

  7. Q04.1

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    4 marks3.1.4.3 Systems and processes
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 04.1: Outline the processes by which ice moves within a glacier. [4 marks]

  8. Q04.2

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    6 marks3.1.4.3 Systems and processes3.1.4.6 Quantitative and qualitative skills
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 04.2: Complete the table and standard deviation calculation in Figure 7 and evaluate the usefulness of the technique in analysing this data. [6 marks]

  9. Q04.3

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    6 marks3.1.4.3 Systems and processes3.1.4.5 Human impacts on cold environments
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 04.3: Using Figure 8a, Figure 8b and your own knowledge, assess the potential future for Arctic sea ice. [6 marks]

  10. Q04.4

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    20 marks3.1.4.4 Glaciated landscape development3.1.4.3 Systems and processes
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 04.4: Analyse the relative importance of erosion and deposition in the development of fluvioglacial landscapes. [20 marks]

  11. Q03.1

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark3.1.4.3 Systems and processes
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 03.1: Which of the following describes a process of weathering in cold environments? [1 mark]

  12. Q03.3

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    3 marks3.1.4.3 Systems and processes
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 03.3: Outline characteristics of warm based glaciers. [3 marks]

  13. Q03.4

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    6 marks3.1.4.3 Systems and processes
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 03.4: Analyse the information shown in Figure 3. [6 marks]

  14. Q03.5

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    9 marks3.1.4.4 Glaciated landscape development3.1.4.3 Systems and processes
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 03.5: Assess the importance of processes of erosion in the formation of one or more landforms found in a glaciated landscape. [9 marks]

  15. Q04.2

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    6 marks3.1.4.3 Systems and processes3.1.4.2 The nature and distribution of cold environments
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 04.2: Analyse the data shown in Figures 7a and 7b. [6 marks]

  16. Q04.1

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    4 marks3.1.4.3 Systems and processes
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 04.1: Outline processes by which glaciers erode the landscape. [4 marks]

  17. Q04.2

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    6 marks3.1.4.3 Systems and processes
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 04.2: Analyse the data shown in Figure 7. [6 marks]

  18. Q04.1

    November 2020 · Paper 1

    4 marks3.1.4.3 Systems and processes
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    November 2020 Paper 1, question 04.1: Outline the geomorphological process of nivation. [4 marks]

  19. Q04.2

    November 2020 · Paper 1

    6 marks3.1.4.3 Systems and processes
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    November 2020 Paper 1, question 04.2: Analyse the data shown in Figure 7. [6 marks]
All 19 questions on Systems and processes, as a list
  1. June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q03.2 (1 mark): Which of the following describes the process of abrasion in glacial environments? [1 mark]
  2. June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q03.5 (9 marks): Assess the role of meltwater in creating distinctive fluvioglacial landforms. [9 marks]
  3. June 2024, Paper 1, Q04.2 (6 marks): Analyse the data shown in Figure 7a and Figure 7b. [6 marks]
  4. June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q03.1 (1 mark): What is ablation? [1 mark]
  5. June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q03.2 (1 mark): Which of the following describes a cold-based glacier? [1 mark]
  6. June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q03.4 (6 marks): Analyse the information shown in Figure 3a and Figure 3b. [6 marks]
  7. June 2023, Paper 1, Q04.1 (4 marks): Outline the processes by which ice moves within a glacier. [4 marks]
  8. June 2023, Paper 1, Q04.2 (6 marks): Complete the table and standard deviation calculation in Figure 7 and evaluate the usefulness of the technique in analysing this data. [6 marks]
  9. June 2023, Paper 1, Q04.3 (6 marks): Using Figure 8a, Figure 8b and your own knowledge, assess the potential future for Arctic sea ice. [6 marks]
  10. June 2023, Paper 1, Q04.4 (20 marks): Analyse the relative importance of erosion and deposition in the development of fluvioglacial landscapes. [20 marks]
  11. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q03.1 (1 mark): Which of the following describes a process of weathering in cold environments? [1 mark]
  12. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q03.3 (3 marks): Outline characteristics of warm based glaciers. [3 marks]
  13. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q03.4 (6 marks): Analyse the information shown in Figure 3. [6 marks]
  14. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q03.5 (9 marks): Assess the importance of processes of erosion in the formation of one or more landforms found in a glaciated landscape. [9 marks]
  15. June 2022, Paper 1, Q04.2 (6 marks): Analyse the data shown in Figures 7a and 7b. [6 marks]
  16. November 2021, Paper 1, Q04.1 (4 marks): Outline processes by which glaciers erode the landscape. [4 marks]
  17. November 2021, Paper 1, Q04.2 (6 marks): Analyse the data shown in Figure 7. [6 marks]
  18. November 2020, Paper 1, Q04.1 (4 marks): Outline the geomorphological process of nivation. [4 marks]
  19. November 2020, Paper 1, Q04.2 (6 marks): Analyse the data shown in Figure 7. [6 marks]

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