plumiGlacial landscapes in the UK: AQA GCSE Geography questions
Every AQA GCSE Geography exam question on 3.1.3.4 Glacial landscapes in the UK, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 36 questions on Glacial landscapes in the UK, as a list
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q05.1 (1 mark): Which term is used to describe the process where a glacier moves forward and pushes material ahead of it? Shade one circle only. [1 mark]
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q05.2 (1 mark): Using Figure 17, what is the length of the drumlin from point A to point B? [1 mark]
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q05.3 (1 mark): Use Figure 16 or Figure 17 to describe the shape of a drumlin. [1 mark]
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q05.4 (2 marks): Outline one possible conflict between tourists and farmers in the area shown in Figure 16. [2 marks]
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q05.5 (4 marks): Explain how a corrie is formed. Use one or more labelled diagrams. [4 marks]
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q05.6 (6 marks): Discuss how different strategies are used to manage the impacts of tourism in glaciated areas in the UK. Use Figure 18 and your own understanding. [6 marks]
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q05.1 (1 mark): What does abrasion mean? Shade one circle only. [1 mark]
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q05.2 (1 mark): Using Figure 18, which grid square shows part of a ribbon lake? Shade one circle only. [1 mark]
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q05.3 (1 mark): Using Figure 18, name one landform of glacial erosion shown in grid square 7112. [1 mark]
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q05.4 (2 marks): Using Figure 18, describe the shape of the valley and measure the width of the valley floor between points X and Y. [2 marks]
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q05.5 (4 marks): You have studied a glaciated upland area in the UK. Explain why this area attracts tourists. [4 marks]
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q05.6 (6 marks): Explain the different ways that glacial material is transported and deposited. Use Figure 19 and your own understanding. [6 marks]
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q05.1 (1 mark): What is the name given to a large boulder transported and deposited by glaciers in areas with a different rock type? Shade one circle only. [1 mark]
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q05.2 (1 mark): Give one way glaciers move material. [1 mark]
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q05.3 (1 mark): Figure 17 shows Cwm Idwal, an example of a glacial corrie. Give the six-figure grid reference for the part of the corrie marked X. Shade one circle only. [1 mar
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q05.4 (2 marks): Using Figure 17 and Figure 18, describe two characteristics of a ribbon lake. [2 marks]
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q05.5 (4 marks): Explain how corries form as a result of glacial erosion. [4 marks]
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q05.6 (6 marks): Discuss the possible conflict between development and conservation in glaciated areas. Use Figure 19 and your own understanding. [6 marks]
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q05.1 (1 mark): Using Figure 17, complete Figure 18, a cross section showing the depth of ice between X and Y. [1 mark]
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q05.2 (1 mark): Using Figure 17, compare the maximum depth of ice over the British Isles with the maximum depth of ice over Scandinavia. [1 mark]
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q05.3 (1 mark): Using Figure 17, which one of the following statements is true? Shade one circle only. [1 mark]
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q05.4 (1 mark): Identify the feature shown at X. Shade one circle only. [1 mark]
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q05.5 (1 mark): Suggest one reason why the material deposited by a glacier is mixed in size and shape. [1 mark]
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q05.6 (4 marks): Explain the formation of a glacial trough (U-shaped valley). Use one or more diagrams to support your answer. [4 marks]
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q05.7 (6 marks): Assess the economic and environmental impacts of tourism in a glaciated upland area of the UK. Use Figure 20 and your own understanding. [6 marks]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q05.1 (1 mark): Using Figure 15, what is the difference in height between the spot height at 556577 and the spot height at 532577? [1 mark]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q05.2 (2 marks): Using Figure 15, describe the land use shown in the highlighted grid square 5456. [2 marks]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q05.3 (1 mark): Using Figure 15 and Figure 16, identify the grid square where point X is located. Shade one circle only. [1 mark]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q05.4 (1 mark): Using Figure 16, suggest one piece of evidence that shows this area was glaciated. [1 mark]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q05.5 (4 marks): Explain the formation of a hanging valley. [4 marks]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q05.6 (6 marks): Discuss the success of strategies used to manage the impacts of tourism in glaciated upland areas. Use Figure 17 and an example you have studied. [6 marks]
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q05.2 (1 mark): Description of glaciated upland area Letter A mountainous area that includes the highest point in Wales A large mountainous area in Scotland where the highest p
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q05.3 (1 mark): Using Figure 21, calculate the mean maximum height of the 6 drumlins. [1 mark]
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q05.4 (1 mark): Using evidence from Figure 21, suggest the general direction of movement of ice when the drumlins were formed. [1 mark]
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q05.5 (4 marks): Explain how glaciated areas in the UK provide economic opportunities. [4 marks]
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q05.6 (6 marks): Explain how glacial processes have created the landforms shown in Figure 22. [6 marks]
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