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What factors influence the hydrological system over short- and long-term timescales?: Edexcel A‑Level Geography questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Geography exam question on What factors influence the hydrological system over short- and long-term timescales? (specification points 5.4–5.6), 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q4(b)

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    6 marksWhat factors influence the hydrological system over short- and long-term timescales?
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 4(b): Explain the possible impacts of climate change on river discharge. (6) 4 Study Figure 4 in the Resource Booklet. SECTION C The following resource relates to Que

  2. Q4(b)

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    6 marksWhat factors influence the hydrological system over short- and long-term timescales?
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 4(b): Explain why hard engineering may increase the risk of river flooding in some places. (6) 4 Study Figure 4 in the Resource Booklet. SECTION C The following resou

  3. Q4(c)

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    8 marksWhat factors influence the hydrological system over short- and long-term timescales?
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 4(c): Explain the contribution of human activity to the risk of drought. (8) 4 Study Figure 4 in the Resource Booklet. SECTION C The following resource relates to Que

  4. Q4(e)

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    20 marksWhat factors influence the hydrological system over short- and long-term timescales?
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 4(e): Evaluate the view that land use changes are the main cause of the increasing risk of river flooding. (20) 4 Study Figure 4 in the Resource Booklet. SECTION C Th

  5. Q4(d)

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    12 marksWhat factors influence the hydrological system over short- and long-term timescales?
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 4(d): Assess the impacts of climate change on the flows (processes) in the hydrological cycle. (12) SECTION C The following resources relates to Question 4. 7 000 ACT

  6. Q4(a)

    October 2020 · Paper 1

    3 marksWhat factors influence the hydrological system over short- and long-term timescales?
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    October 2020 Paper 1, question 4(a): Explain one impact of an El Niño event on the hydrological system. (3) 4 Study Figure 4 in the Resource Booklet. SECTION C The following resource relates to Que

  7. Q4(b)

    June 2018 · Paper 1

    6 marksWhat factors influence the hydrological system over short- and long-term timescales?
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    June 2018 Paper 1, question 4(b): Explain why land use changes can increase flood risk. (6) SECTION C The following resources relate to Question 4. 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
All 7 questions on What factors influence the hydrological system over short- and long-term timescales?, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q4(b) (6 marks): Explain the possible impacts of climate change on river discharge. (6) 4 Study Figure 4 in the Resource Booklet. SECTION C The following resource relates to Que
  2. June 2024, Paper 1, Q4(b) (6 marks): Explain why hard engineering may increase the risk of river flooding in some places. (6) 4 Study Figure 4 in the Resource Booklet. SECTION C The following resou
  3. June 2022, Paper 1, Q4(c) (8 marks): Explain the contribution of human activity to the risk of drought. (8) 4 Study Figure 4 in the Resource Booklet. SECTION C The following resource relates to Que
  4. June 2022, Paper 1, Q4(e) (20 marks): Evaluate the view that land use changes are the main cause of the increasing risk of river flooding. (20) 4 Study Figure 4 in the Resource Booklet. SECTION C Th
  5. November 2021, Paper 1, Q4(d) (12 marks): Assess the impacts of climate change on the flows (processes) in the hydrological cycle. (12) SECTION C The following resources relates to Question 4. 7 000 ACT
  6. October 2020, Paper 1, Q4(a) (3 marks): Explain one impact of an El Niño event on the hydrological system. (3) 4 Study Figure 4 in the Resource Booklet. SECTION C The following resource relates to Que
  7. June 2018, Paper 1, Q4(b) (6 marks): Explain why land use changes can increase flood risk. (6) SECTION C The following resources relate to Question 4. 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul

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