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How are glaciated landscapes used and managed today?: Edexcel A‑Level Geography questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Geography exam question on How are glaciated landscapes used and managed today? (specification points 2A.10–2A.12), 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q2(d)

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    20 marksHow are glaciated landscapes used and managed today?
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 2(d): Evaluate the view that the management of glaciated landscapes should always prioritise preservation over economic exploitation. (20) 2 Study Figure 2a in the Re

  2. Q2(b)(i)

    June 2025 · AS Paper 1

    2 marksHow are glaciated landscapes used and managed today?
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    June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 2(b)(i): Study Figure 2 in the Resource Booklet. Calculate the interquartile range of glacial retreat from 2000–2007. You must show your working. (2) SECTION B The follo

  3. Q2(b)(ii)

    June 2025 · AS Paper 1

    3 marksHow are glaciated landscapes used and managed today?
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    June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 2(b)(ii): Suggest one reason why people might be concerned about the rate of retreat shown in Figure 2. (3) SECTION B The following resources relate to Questions 2–4. Gla

  4. Q2(c)

    June 2025 · AS Paper 1

    4 marksHow are glaciated landscapes used and managed today?
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    June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 2(c): There is a spectrum of approaches used to manage glaciated landscapes. Explain two different approaches that are used. (4) SECTION B The following resources rel

  5. Q4

    June 2025 · AS Paper 1

    16 marksHow are glaciated landscapes used and managed today?
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    June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 4: Study Figures 4a, 4b, 4c and 4d in the Resource Booklet. Evaluate the extent to which tectonic and glacial processes create more opportunities than challenges i

  6. Q2(c)

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    8 marksHow are glaciated landscapes used and managed today?
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 2(c): Explain why some glacial landscapes have greater economic value than others. (8) 2 Study Figure 2a in the Resource Booklet. SECTION B The following resources re

  7. Q2(d)

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    20 marksHow are glaciated landscapes used and managed today?
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 2(d): Evaluate the view that active glacial landscapes are always more fragile than relict landscapes. (20) 2 Study Figure 2a in the Resource Booklet. SECTION B The f

  8. Q2(e)

    June 2024 · AS Paper 1

    12 marksHow are glaciated landscapes used and managed today?
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    June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 2(e): Assess the influence of different stakeholders in managing threats to fragile glaciated landscapes. (12) SECTION B The following resources relate to Question 2

  9. Q3(a)(i)

    June 2024 · AS Paper 1

    1 markHow are glaciated landscapes used and managed today?
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    June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 3(a)(i): Identify the month with the highest temperature. (1) 16 14 12 10 Average 8 7 6 temperature (°C) 6 5 4 4 4 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

  10. Q3(a)(ii)

    June 2024 · AS Paper 1

    2 marksHow are glaciated landscapes used and managed today?
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    June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 3(a)(ii): Describe the trend of the tourism score during the year. (2) 16 14 12 10 Average 8 7 6 temperature (°C) 6 5 4 4 4 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul

  11. Q3(a)(iii)

    June 2024 · AS Paper 1

    2 marksHow are glaciated landscapes used and managed today?
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    June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 3(a)(iii): Suggest which month would be the most sensible for these students to complete their fieldwork about the impact of human activity. (2) 16 14 12 10 Average 8 7 6

  12. Q3(a)(iv)

    June 2024 · AS Paper 1

    4 marksHow are glaciated landscapes used and managed today?
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    June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 3(a)(iv): Explain two factors these students should consider before choosing their fieldwork locations. (4) 16 14 12 10 Average 8 7 6 temperature (°C) 6 5 4 4 4 3 2 2 2 1

  13. Q3(b)

    June 2024 · AS Paper 1

    9 marksHow are glaciated landscapes used and managed today?
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    June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 3(b): You have carried out an investigation into glaciated landscapes and change. Assess the usefulness of ICT (Information and Communications Technology) to process

  14. Q4

    June 2024 · AS Paper 1

    16 marksHow are glaciated landscapes used and managed today?
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    June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 4: Study Figures 4a, 4b, 4c and 4d in the Resource Booklet. Evaluate the relative importance of physical and human factors in causing the Chamoli disaster. (16) Th

  15. Q2(d)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    20 marksHow are glaciated landscapes used and managed today?
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 2(d): Evaluate the view that the management of active and relict glaciated landscapes is likely to be unsuccessful. (20) 2 Study Figure 2a in the Resource Booklet. SE

  16. Q2(a)(i)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    1 markHow are glaciated landscapes used and managed today?
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 2(a)(i): There are different approaches to managing glaciated landscapes. Identify which approach is the most likely to have been taken here. (1) A Multiple economic use

  17. Q2(a)(ii)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    2 marksHow are glaciated landscapes used and managed today?
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 2(a)(ii): The line AB is the distance between the start and the end of the Snowdon Mountain Railway. Calculate the length of line AB in Figure 2a. Show your working. Give

  18. Q2(a)(iii)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    3 marksHow are glaciated landscapes used and managed today?
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 2(a)(iii): Suggest one reason why this landscape might have value. (3) SECTION B The following resources relate to Question 2. N A Penllyn station B Summit station 0 1 km

  19. Q2(c)

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    8 marksHow are glaciated landscapes used and managed today?
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 2(c): Explain the role of glacial and periglacial landscapes in the maintenance of the water cycle. (8) 2 Study Figure 2a in the Resource Booklet. SECTION B The follo

  20. Q2(d)

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    20 marksHow are glaciated landscapes used and managed today?
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 2(d): Evaluate the view that global warming is the greatest threat to both active and relict glaciated landscapes. (20) 2 Study Figure 2a in the Resource Booklet. SEC
All 38 questions on How are glaciated landscapes used and managed today?, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q2(d) (20 marks): Evaluate the view that the management of glaciated landscapes should always prioritise preservation over economic exploitation. (20) 2 Study Figure 2a in the Re
  2. June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q2(b)(i) (2 marks): Study Figure 2 in the Resource Booklet. Calculate the interquartile range of glacial retreat from 2000–2007. You must show your working. (2) SECTION B The follo
  3. June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q2(b)(ii) (3 marks): Suggest one reason why people might be concerned about the rate of retreat shown in Figure 2. (3) SECTION B The following resources relate to Questions 2–4. Gla
  4. June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q2(c) (4 marks): There is a spectrum of approaches used to manage glaciated landscapes. Explain two different approaches that are used. (4) SECTION B The following resources rel
  5. June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q4 (16 marks): Study Figures 4a, 4b, 4c and 4d in the Resource Booklet. Evaluate the extent to which tectonic and glacial processes create more opportunities than challenges i
  6. June 2024, Paper 1, Q2(c) (8 marks): Explain why some glacial landscapes have greater economic value than others. (8) 2 Study Figure 2a in the Resource Booklet. SECTION B The following resources re
  7. June 2024, Paper 1, Q2(d) (20 marks): Evaluate the view that active glacial landscapes are always more fragile than relict landscapes. (20) 2 Study Figure 2a in the Resource Booklet. SECTION B The f
  8. June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q2(e) (12 marks): Assess the influence of different stakeholders in managing threats to fragile glaciated landscapes. (12) SECTION B The following resources relate to Question 2
  9. June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q3(a)(i) (1 mark): Identify the month with the highest temperature. (1) 16 14 12 10 Average 8 7 6 temperature (°C) 6 5 4 4 4 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
  10. June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q3(a)(ii) (2 marks): Describe the trend of the tourism score during the year. (2) 16 14 12 10 Average 8 7 6 temperature (°C) 6 5 4 4 4 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
  11. June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q3(a)(iii) (2 marks): Suggest which month would be the most sensible for these students to complete their fieldwork about the impact of human activity. (2) 16 14 12 10 Average 8 7 6
  12. June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q3(a)(iv) (4 marks): Explain two factors these students should consider before choosing their fieldwork locations. (4) 16 14 12 10 Average 8 7 6 temperature (°C) 6 5 4 4 4 3 2 2 2 1
  13. June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q3(b) (9 marks): You have carried out an investigation into glaciated landscapes and change. Assess the usefulness of ICT (Information and Communications Technology) to process
  14. June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q4 (16 marks): Study Figures 4a, 4b, 4c and 4d in the Resource Booklet. Evaluate the relative importance of physical and human factors in causing the Chamoli disaster. (16) Th
  15. June 2023, Paper 1, Q2(d) (20 marks): Evaluate the view that the management of active and relict glaciated landscapes is likely to be unsuccessful. (20) 2 Study Figure 2a in the Resource Booklet. SE
  16. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q2(a)(i) (1 mark): There are different approaches to managing glaciated landscapes. Identify which approach is the most likely to have been taken here. (1) A Multiple economic use
  17. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q2(a)(ii) (2 marks): The line AB is the distance between the start and the end of the Snowdon Mountain Railway. Calculate the length of line AB in Figure 2a. Show your working. Give
  18. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q2(a)(iii) (3 marks): Suggest one reason why this landscape might have value. (3) SECTION B The following resources relate to Question 2. N A Penllyn station B Summit station 0 1 km
  19. June 2022, Paper 1, Q2(c) (8 marks): Explain the role of glacial and periglacial landscapes in the maintenance of the water cycle. (8) 2 Study Figure 2a in the Resource Booklet. SECTION B The follo
  20. June 2022, Paper 1, Q2(d) (20 marks): Evaluate the view that global warming is the greatest threat to both active and relict glaciated landscapes. (20) 2 Study Figure 2a in the Resource Booklet. SEC
  21. June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q2(d) (6 marks): Using one named example, explain why management approaches in glaciated landscapes can lead to conflict between stakeholders. (6) SECTION B The following resour
  22. June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q3 (16 marks): Study Figures 3a, 3b, 3c and 3d in the Resource Booklet. Evaluate the view that people are the main threat to Antarctica’s glacial landscape. (16) The following
  23. November 2021, Paper 1, Q2(d) (20 marks): Evaluate the view that glaciated and periglaciated landscapes have a greater value globally than locally. (20) 2 Study Figure 2a in the Resource Booklet. SECTIO
  24. November 2021, Paper 3, Q5 (18 marks): Study the resources in Section B of the Resource Booklet. Evaluate the view that the exploitation of resources in the Arctic and Antarctica will create more cos
  25. October 2020, Paper 1, Q2(d) (20 marks): Evaluate the view that the threats to glaciated landscapes can only be managed successfully on a global scale. (20) 2 Study Figure 2a in the Resource Booklet. S
  26. October 2020, AS Paper 1, Q2(c) (4 marks): Explain two economic reasons why glaciated landscapes are important. (4) SECTION B The following resources relate to Questions 2–4. Degrees of freedom 0.20 0.10
  27. October 2020, AS Paper 1, Q4 (16 marks): Study Figures 4a, 4b, 4c and 4d in the Resource Booklet. Evaluate the view that the risks from tectonic activity in Villarrica National Park outweigh those from
  28. June 2019, Paper 1, Q2(c) (8 marks): Explain why a range of approaches is needed to manage glaciated landscapes. (8) 2 Study Figure 2a in the Resource Booklet. SECTION B The following resources rel
  29. June 2019, AS Paper 1, Q4 (16 marks): Study Figure 4a and Figure 4b in the Resource Booklet. The Swiss Alps glaciated landscape faces many threats. Evaluate the effectiveness of the management strat
  30. June 2018, Paper 1, Q2(d) (20 marks): Evaluate the view that tourism poses the greatest threat to both active and relict glaciated landscapes. (20) 2 Study Figure 2a in the Resource Booklet. SECTION
  31. June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q2(e) (12 marks): Assess the threats to the economic and environmental value of glacial landscapes. (12) SECTION B The following resources relate to Questions 2-4. 15 Past Predic
  32. June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q3(a)(i) (2 marks): Identify two impacts of footpath management. (2) 50% % vegetation cover in 0% managed area 50% 50% % vegetation 0% cover in unmanaged area 50% 0 1 2 3 4 5 Dista
  33. June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q3(a)(ii) (2 marks): Suggest one reason why footpath management is necessary in this fragile glaciated landscape. (2) 50% % vegetation cover in 0% managed area 50% 50% % vegetation
  34. June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q3(a)(iii) (1 mark): Identify one qualitative method the students might use to compare these two transects. (1) 50% % vegetation cover in 0% managed area 50% 50% % vegetation 0% cov
  35. June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q3(a)(iv) (4 marks): The students also collected data at ten sites along the unmanaged footpath, measuring width at 250-metre intervals away from the car park up a slope. They used
  36. June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q3(b) (9 marks): You have carried out primary fieldwork to investigate glacial landscapes and change. Assess the accuracy and reliability of the primary data that you collected
  37. June 2017, AS Paper 1, Q2(e) (12 marks): A range of threats affect glaciated landscapes. Assess whether sustainable management schemes are always the most appropriate approach to dealing with these thr
  38. June 2017, AS Paper 1, Q4 (16 marks): Study Figures 4a, 4b, 4c and 4d in the Resource Booklet. Evaluate the contribution of engineering solutions to managing Alaska’s fragile environment. (16) The f

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