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Why are some locations more at risk from tectonic hazards?: Edexcel A‑Level Geography questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Geography exam question on Why are some locations more at risk from tectonic hazards? (specification points 1.1–1.3), 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q1(a)(i)

    June 2025 · AS Paper 1

    1 markWhy are some locations more at risk from tectonic hazards?
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    June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 1(a)(i): Identify the type of plate margin shown at Y in Figure 1a. (1) SECTION A The following resource relates to Question 1. 30°E 60°E 90°E INDIA Indo-Eurasian Plate

  2. Q1(a)(ii)

    June 2025 · AS Paper 1

    2 marksWhy are some locations more at risk from tectonic hazards?
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    June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 1(a)(ii): Describe the plate movement shown in Figure 1a and Figure 1b. (2) SECTION A The following resource relates to Question 1. 30°E 60°E 90°E INDIA Indo-Eurasian Pla

  3. Q1(a)(iii)

    June 2025 · AS Paper 1

    3 marksWhy are some locations more at risk from tectonic hazards?
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    June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 1(a)(iii): Suggest one way plate tectonic theory helps explain the changing position of the plates shown in Figure 1a and Figure 1b. (3) SECTION A The following resource r

  4. Q1(b)(i)

    June 2024 · AS Paper 1

    2 marksWhy are some locations more at risk from tectonic hazards?
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    June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 1(b)(i): Compare the distribution of aftershocks between the two earthquakes. (2) SECTION A The following resource relates to Question 1. N Caribbean Sea Port-au-Prince

  5. Q1(b)(ii)

    June 2024 · AS Paper 1

    3 marksWhy are some locations more at risk from tectonic hazards?
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    June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 1(b)(ii): Suggest one reason for the different pattern of aftershocks shown in 2021. (3) SECTION A The following resource relates to Question 1. N Caribbean Sea Port-au-P

  6. Q1(c)

    June 2024 · AS Paper 1

    4 marksWhy are some locations more at risk from tectonic hazards?
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    June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 1(c): Explain two hazards caused by volcanoes. (4) SECTION A The following resource relates to Question 1. N Caribbean Sea Port-au-Prince Jeremie 20km Earthquake epic

  7. Q1(d)

    June 2024 · AS Paper 1

    6 marksWhy are some locations more at risk from tectonic hazards?
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    June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 1(d): Explain the global distribution of earthquake hazards. (6) SECTION A The following resource relates to Question 1. N Caribbean Sea Port-au-Prince Jeremie 20km E

  8. Q1(e)

    June 2024 · AS Paper 1

    12 marksWhy do some tectonic hazards develop into disasters?Why are some locations more at risk from tectonic hazards?
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    June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 1(e): Assess the view that the most severe volcanic disasters occur on destructive plate boundaries. (12) SECTION A The following resource relates to Question 1. N Ca

  9. Q1(a)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    1 markWhy are some locations more at risk from tectonic hazards?
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 1(a): State one hazard caused by an earthquake. (1) SECTION A The following resources relate to Question 1. 7.5 7.0 Earthquake 6.5 magnitude (MMS) 6.0 5.5 5.0 1995 20

  10. Q1(d)

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    6 marksWhy are some locations more at risk from tectonic hazards?
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 1(d): Explain the global distribution of volcanic eruptions. (6) SECTION A The following resources relate to Question 1. 7.5 7.0 Earthquake 6.5 magnitude (MMS) 6.0 5.

  11. Q1(c)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 1

    4 marksWhy are some locations more at risk from tectonic hazards?
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    June 2022 AS Paper 1, question 1(c): Explain two tectonic processes that occur at a convergent plate margin. (4) SECTION A The following resources relate to Question 1. N 15 km Box A 5 km Figure 1a

  12. Q1(a)(i)

    October 2020 · Paper 1

    1 markWhy are some locations more at risk from tectonic hazards?
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    October 2020 Paper 1, question 1(a)(i): Complete Figure 1 by calculating ∑d2. (1) 1 Study Figure 1 below. This data in Figure 1 was collected to investigate whether there was a significant relationshi

  13. Q1(a)(ii)

    October 2020 · Paper 1

    2 marksWhy are some locations more at risk from tectonic hazards?
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    October 2020 Paper 1, question 1(a)(ii): The formula for Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient value rs is given below; in this data set n is equal to 12. 6∑d 2 rs = 1 − n − n 3 Calculate the value o

  14. Q1(a)(iii)

    October 2020 · Paper 1

    1 markWhy are some locations more at risk from tectonic hazards?
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    October 2020 Paper 1, question 1(a)(iii): The tables below show the two hypotheses that are being tested and the critical values of Spearman’s rank rs value when n = 12. Null hypothesis: There is no sig

  15. Q1(a)

    October 2020 · AS Paper 1

    1 markWhy are some locations more at risk from tectonic hazards?
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    October 2020 AS Paper 1, question 1(a): Identify which hazard is a primary impact of an earthquake. (1) A Aftershocks B Crustal fracturing C Pyroclastic flow D Tsunamis SECTION A The following resourc

  16. Q1(b)(i)

    October 2020 · AS Paper 1

    2 marksWhy are some locations more at risk from tectonic hazards?
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    October 2020 AS Paper 1, question 1(b)(i): Calculate the mean number of aftershocks per day. Show your working. Give your answer to 1 decimal place. (2) SECTION A The following resource relates to Questi

  17. Q1(b)(ii)

    October 2020 · AS Paper 1

    3 marksWhy are some locations more at risk from tectonic hazards?
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    October 2020 AS Paper 1, question 1(b)(ii): Suggest one reason for the changing number of aftershocks each day. (3) SECTION A The following resource relates to Question 1. 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Day 1 Day 2

  18. Q1(d)

    October 2020 · AS Paper 1

    6 marksWhy are some locations more at risk from tectonic hazards?
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    October 2020 AS Paper 1, question 1(d): Explain why some tectonic hazards occur away from plate boundaries. (6) SECTION A The following resource relates to Question 1. 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Day 1 Day 2

  19. Q3

    June 2019 · Paper 3

    8 marksWhy are some locations more at risk from tectonic hazards?
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    June 2019 Paper 3, question 3: Study Figure 1 and Figure 2 in Section A of the Resource Booklet. Analyse the pattern of earthquakes in Japan and its surrounding region. (8) SECTION A Japan –

  20. Q1(a)

    June 2019 · AS Paper 1

    1 markWhy are some locations more at risk from tectonic hazards?
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    June 2019 AS Paper 1, question 1(a): State which type of earthquake wave travels fastest. (1) SECTION A The following resources relate to Question 1. 6 February 2016 13 November 2016 Magnitude 6.4
All 32 questions on Why are some locations more at risk from tectonic hazards?, as a list
  1. June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q1(a)(i) (1 mark): Identify the type of plate margin shown at Y in Figure 1a. (1) SECTION A The following resource relates to Question 1. 30°E 60°E 90°E INDIA Indo-Eurasian Plate
  2. June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q1(a)(ii) (2 marks): Describe the plate movement shown in Figure 1a and Figure 1b. (2) SECTION A The following resource relates to Question 1. 30°E 60°E 90°E INDIA Indo-Eurasian Pla
  3. June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q1(a)(iii) (3 marks): Suggest one way plate tectonic theory helps explain the changing position of the plates shown in Figure 1a and Figure 1b. (3) SECTION A The following resource r
  4. June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q1(b)(i) (2 marks): Compare the distribution of aftershocks between the two earthquakes. (2) SECTION A The following resource relates to Question 1. N Caribbean Sea Port-au-Prince
  5. June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q1(b)(ii) (3 marks): Suggest one reason for the different pattern of aftershocks shown in 2021. (3) SECTION A The following resource relates to Question 1. N Caribbean Sea Port-au-P
  6. June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q1(c) (4 marks): Explain two hazards caused by volcanoes. (4) SECTION A The following resource relates to Question 1. N Caribbean Sea Port-au-Prince Jeremie 20km Earthquake epic
  7. June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q1(d) (6 marks): Explain the global distribution of earthquake hazards. (6) SECTION A The following resource relates to Question 1. N Caribbean Sea Port-au-Prince Jeremie 20km E
  8. June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q1(e) (12 marks): Assess the view that the most severe volcanic disasters occur on destructive plate boundaries. (12) SECTION A The following resource relates to Question 1. N Ca
  9. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q1(a) (1 mark): State one hazard caused by an earthquake. (1) SECTION A The following resources relate to Question 1. 7.5 7.0 Earthquake 6.5 magnitude (MMS) 6.0 5.5 5.0 1995 20
  10. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q1(d) (6 marks): Explain the global distribution of volcanic eruptions. (6) SECTION A The following resources relate to Question 1. 7.5 7.0 Earthquake 6.5 magnitude (MMS) 6.0 5.
  11. June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q1(c) (4 marks): Explain two tectonic processes that occur at a convergent plate margin. (4) SECTION A The following resources relate to Question 1. N 15 km Box A 5 km Figure 1a
  12. October 2020, Paper 1, Q1(a)(i) (1 mark): Complete Figure 1 by calculating ∑d2. (1) 1 Study Figure 1 below. This data in Figure 1 was collected to investigate whether there was a significant relationshi
  13. October 2020, Paper 1, Q1(a)(ii) (2 marks): The formula for Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient value rs is given below; in this data set n is equal to 12. 6∑d 2 rs = 1 − n − n 3 Calculate the value o
  14. October 2020, Paper 1, Q1(a)(iii) (1 mark): The tables below show the two hypotheses that are being tested and the critical values of Spearman’s rank rs value when n = 12. Null hypothesis: There is no sig
  15. October 2020, AS Paper 1, Q1(a) (1 mark): Identify which hazard is a primary impact of an earthquake. (1) A Aftershocks B Crustal fracturing C Pyroclastic flow D Tsunamis SECTION A The following resourc
  16. October 2020, AS Paper 1, Q1(b)(i) (2 marks): Calculate the mean number of aftershocks per day. Show your working. Give your answer to 1 decimal place. (2) SECTION A The following resource relates to Questi
  17. October 2020, AS Paper 1, Q1(b)(ii) (3 marks): Suggest one reason for the changing number of aftershocks each day. (3) SECTION A The following resource relates to Question 1. 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Day 1 Day 2
  18. October 2020, AS Paper 1, Q1(d) (6 marks): Explain why some tectonic hazards occur away from plate boundaries. (6) SECTION A The following resource relates to Question 1. 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Day 1 Day 2
  19. June 2019, Paper 3, Q3 (8 marks): Study Figure 1 and Figure 2 in Section A of the Resource Booklet. Analyse the pattern of earthquakes in Japan and its surrounding region. (8) SECTION A Japan –
  20. June 2019, AS Paper 1, Q1(a) (1 mark): State which type of earthquake wave travels fastest. (1) SECTION A The following resources relate to Question 1. 6 February 2016 13 November 2016 Magnitude 6.4
  21. June 2019, AS Paper 1, Q1(b)(i) (2 marks): Compare the distribution of reported ground shaking between the February and November earthquakes. (2) SECTION A The following resources relate to Question 1. 6
  22. June 2019, AS Paper 1, Q1(b)(ii) (3 marks): Suggest one reason for the pattern of reported ground shaking in the February earthquake. (3) SECTION A The following resources relate to Question 1. 6 February
  23. June 2019, AS Paper 1, Q1(d) (6 marks): Explain how plate tectonic theory is used to explain plate movements. (6) SECTION A The following resources relate to Question 1. 6 February 2016 13 November 20
  24. June 2018, Paper 1, Q1(a)(i) (2 marks): Calculate the average monthly frequency of earthquakes at the two plate boundaries. You must show your working. (2) SECTION A The following resource relates to
  25. June 2018, Paper 1, Q1(a)(ii) (1 mark): A Student’s t-test was used to determine whether there was a statistical difference in the mean focal depth of the earthquakes at the two plate boundaries. Two
  26. June 2018, Paper 1, Q1(a)(iii) (1 mark): Study Figure 1c below. 0.10 (90% 0.05 (95% 0.01 (99% Confidence level significance) significance) significance) Critical value of 1.6 2.0 2.6 Student’s t-test F
  27. June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q1(a) (1 mark): State one tectonic hazard that can cause coastal flooding. (1) SECTION A The following resource relates to Question 1. 250 200 150 100 50 0 1996 1998 2000 2002
  28. June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q1(c) (4 marks): Explain two characteristics of volcanic hotspots. (4) SECTION A The following resource relates to Question 1. 250 200 150 100 50 0 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006
  29. June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q1(d) (6 marks): Explain why volcanic eruptions vary in their magnitude. (6) SECTION A The following resource relates to Question 1. 250 200 150 100 50 0 1996 1998 2000 2002 200
  30. June 2017, AS Paper 1, Q1(a) (1 mark): Plate movement can be explained by several processes. Identify one process that occurs only at destructive plate boundaries. (1) A Mantle convection B Sea floor
  31. June 2017, AS Paper 1, Q1(c) (4 marks): Explain two secondary hazards caused by earthquakes. (4) SECTION A The following resource relates to Question 1. Japan Ecuador • Magnitude 7.0 • Magnitude 7.8 •
  32. June 2017, AS Paper 1, Q1(d) (6 marks): Explain the tectonic hazards that may result from volcanic activity. (6) SECTION A The following resource relates to Question 1. Japan Ecuador • Magnitude 7.0 •

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