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Why are coastal landscapes different and what processes cause these differences?: Edexcel A‑Level Geography questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Geography exam question on Why are coastal landscapes different and what processes cause these differences? (specification points 2B.1–2B.3), 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q3(c)

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    8 marksHow do characteristic coastal landforms contribute to coastal landscapes?Why are coastal landscapes different and what processes cause these differences?
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 3(c): Explain why subaerial processes influence the rate of coastal recession. (8) 3 Study Figure 3a in the Resource Booklet. The following resources relate to Questi

  2. Q5(e)

    June 2025 · AS Paper 1

    12 marksWhy are coastal landscapes different and what processes cause these differences?How do coastal erosion and sea level change alter the physical characteristics of coastlines and increase risks?
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    June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 5(e): Assess whether geology is the main factor influencing the rate of coastal recession. (12) SECTION C The following resources relate to Questions 5–7. Time period

  3. Q3(c)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    8 marksWhy are coastal landscapes different and what processes cause these differences?
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 3(c): Explain the role of geology in the formation of contrasting cliff profiles. (8) 3 Study Figure 3a in the Resource Booklet. The following resources relate to Que

  4. Q5(b)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    4 marksWhy are coastal landscapes different and what processes cause these differences?
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 5(b): Explain two ways that geological structure influences coastal landforms. (4) SECTION C The following resources relate to Question 5 Key N Sea/River Portstewart

  5. Q7

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    16 marksHow do coastal erosion and sea level change alter the physical characteristics of coastlines and increase risks?Why are coastal landscapes different and what processes cause these differences?
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 7: Study Figures 7a, 7b, 7c and 7d in the Resource Booklet. Evaluate the extent to which the distinctive coastal landscape of Costa Rica is caused by tectonic acti

  6. Q4(a)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 1

    1 markWhy are coastal landscapes different and what processes cause these differences?
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    June 2022 AS Paper 1, question 4(a): Name one part of the coastal littoral zone. (1) SECTION C The following resources relate to Questions 4–5. A B N Figure 4 The beach either side of a concrete gr

  7. Q3(c)

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    8 marksWhy are coastal landscapes different and what processes cause these differences?
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 3(c): Explain the importance of vegetation in stabilising coastal landscapes. (8) 3 Study Figure 3a in the Resource Booklet. The following resources relate to Questio

  8. Q3(d)

    October 2020 · Paper 1

    20 marksWhy are coastal landscapes different and what processes cause these differences?
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    October 2020 Paper 1, question 3(d): Evaluate the view that rates of coastal recession are largely controlled by geological factors. (20) 3 Study Figure 3a in the Resource Booklet. The following re

  9. Q6(a)(i)

    October 2020 · AS Paper 1

    1 markWhy are coastal landscapes different and what processes cause these differences?
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    October 2020 AS Paper 1, question 6(a)(i): Identify the most likely type of coastal landscape shown in Figure 6. (1) A Rocky and concordant B Rocky and discordant C Sandy and concordant D Sandy and disco

  10. Q5(e)

    June 2019 · AS Paper 1

    6 marksWhy are coastal landscapes different and what processes cause these differences?
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    June 2019 AS Paper 1, question 5(e): Explain how the characteristics of coastal plains and rocky coasts differ. (6) SECTION C The following resources relate to Questions 5–7. Figure 5b Recent cliff

  11. Q3(b)

    June 2018 · Paper 1

    6 marksWhy are coastal landscapes different and what processes cause these differences?
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    June 2018 Paper 1, question 3(b): Study Figure 3b in the Resource Booklet. Explain the physical processes that affect the rate of coastal recession. (6) 3 Study Figure 3a in the Resource Booklet

  12. Q7

    June 2018 · AS Paper 1

    16 marksWhy are coastal landscapes different and what processes cause these differences?How do characteristic coastal landforms contribute to coastal landscapes?
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    June 2018 AS Paper 1, question 7: Study Figures 7a, 7b, 7c and 7d in the Resource Booklet. Evaluate the importance of tectonic and marine processes in creating distinctive coastal landscapes in

  13. Q5(d)

    June 2017 · AS Paper 1

    6 marksWhy are coastal landscapes different and what processes cause these differences?
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    June 2017 AS Paper 1, question 5(d): Explain the factors that create an erosional coastline. (6) SECTION C The following resources relate to Questions 5–7. N St Alban’s Head Prevailing wind directi
All 13 questions on Why are coastal landscapes different and what processes cause these differences?, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q3(c) (8 marks): Explain why subaerial processes influence the rate of coastal recession. (8) 3 Study Figure 3a in the Resource Booklet. The following resources relate to Questi
  2. June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q5(e) (12 marks): Assess whether geology is the main factor influencing the rate of coastal recession. (12) SECTION C The following resources relate to Questions 5–7. Time period
  3. June 2023, Paper 1, Q3(c) (8 marks): Explain the role of geology in the formation of contrasting cliff profiles. (8) 3 Study Figure 3a in the Resource Booklet. The following resources relate to Que
  4. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q5(b) (4 marks): Explain two ways that geological structure influences coastal landforms. (4) SECTION C The following resources relate to Question 5 Key N Sea/River Portstewart
  5. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q7 (16 marks): Study Figures 7a, 7b, 7c and 7d in the Resource Booklet. Evaluate the extent to which the distinctive coastal landscape of Costa Rica is caused by tectonic acti
  6. June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q4(a) (1 mark): Name one part of the coastal littoral zone. (1) SECTION C The following resources relate to Questions 4–5. A B N Figure 4 The beach either side of a concrete gr
  7. November 2021, Paper 1, Q3(c) (8 marks): Explain the importance of vegetation in stabilising coastal landscapes. (8) 3 Study Figure 3a in the Resource Booklet. The following resources relate to Questio
  8. October 2020, Paper 1, Q3(d) (20 marks): Evaluate the view that rates of coastal recession are largely controlled by geological factors. (20) 3 Study Figure 3a in the Resource Booklet. The following re
  9. October 2020, AS Paper 1, Q6(a)(i) (1 mark): Identify the most likely type of coastal landscape shown in Figure 6. (1) A Rocky and concordant B Rocky and discordant C Sandy and concordant D Sandy and disco
  10. June 2019, AS Paper 1, Q5(e) (6 marks): Explain how the characteristics of coastal plains and rocky coasts differ. (6) SECTION C The following resources relate to Questions 5–7. Figure 5b Recent cliff
  11. June 2018, Paper 1, Q3(b) (6 marks): Study Figure 3b in the Resource Booklet. Explain the physical processes that affect the rate of coastal recession. (6) 3 Study Figure 3a in the Resource Booklet
  12. June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q7 (16 marks): Study Figures 7a, 7b, 7c and 7d in the Resource Booklet. Evaluate the importance of tectonic and marine processes in creating distinctive coastal landscapes in
  13. June 2017, AS Paper 1, Q5(d) (6 marks): Explain the factors that create an erosional coastline. (6) SECTION C The following resources relate to Questions 5–7. N St Alban’s Head Prevailing wind directi

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