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Distinctive coastal landscapes are influenced by geology interacting with physical processes: Edexcel GCSE Geography B questions

Every Edexcel GCSE Geography B exam question on 4.3 Distinctive coastal landscapes are influenced by geology interacting with physical processes, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q2(a)(ii)

    June 2025 · Paper 2

    1 mark4.3 Distinctive coastal landscapes are influenced by geology interacting with physical processes
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  2. Q2(b)

    June 2025 · Paper 2

    2 marks4.3 Distinctive coastal landscapes are influenced by geology interacting with physical processes
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  3. Q2(b)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    4 marks4.3 Distinctive coastal landscapes are influenced by geology interacting with physical processes
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  4. Q2(a)

    June 2023 · Paper 2

    2 marks4.3 Distinctive coastal landscapes are influenced by geology interacting with physical processes
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  5. Q2(a)(i)

    June 2022 · Paper 2

    1 mark4.3 Distinctive coastal landscapes are influenced by geology interacting with physical processes
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  6. Q2(a)(ii)

    June 2022 · Paper 2

    2 marks4.3 Distinctive coastal landscapes are influenced by geology interacting with physical processes
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  7. Q2(a)(iii)

    June 2022 · Paper 2

    4 marks4.3 Distinctive coastal landscapes are influenced by geology interacting with physical processes
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  8. Q2(b)

    November 2021 · Paper 2

    4 marks4.3 Distinctive coastal landscapes are influenced by geology interacting with physical processes
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  9. Q2(a)(ii)

    November 2020 · Paper 2

    1 mark4.3 Distinctive coastal landscapes are influenced by geology interacting with physical processes
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  10. Q2(a)(i)

    June 2019 · Paper 2

    1 mark4.3 Distinctive coastal landscapes are influenced by geology interacting with physical processes
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  11. Q2(a)(ii)

    June 2019 · Paper 2

    1 mark4.3 Distinctive coastal landscapes are influenced by geology interacting with physical processes
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  12. Q2(c)

    June 2019 · Paper 2

    4 marks4.3 Distinctive coastal landscapes are influenced by geology interacting with physical processes
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  13. Q2(a)(i)

    June 2018 · Paper 2

    1 mark4.3 Distinctive coastal landscapes are influenced by geology interacting with physical processes
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  14. Q2(a)(ii)

    June 2018 · Paper 2

    1 mark4.3 Distinctive coastal landscapes are influenced by geology interacting with physical processes
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  15. Q2(a)(iii)

    June 2018 · Paper 2

    2 marks4.3 Distinctive coastal landscapes are influenced by geology interacting with physical processes
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All 15 questions on Distinctive coastal landscapes are influenced by geology interacting with physical processes, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 2, Q2(a)(ii) (1 mark): State one piece of evidence that mass movement is taking place on this cliff. (1)
  2. June 2025, Paper 2, Q2(b) (2 marks): Explain one difference between concordant coastlines and discordant coastlines. (2)
  3. June 2024, Paper 2, Q2(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why coastal erosion is faster in some parts of the UK than in others. (4)
  4. June 2023, Paper 2, Q2(a) (2 marks): Explain one reason why rocks with many joints and faults are eroded rapidly by waves. (2)
  5. June 2022, Paper 2, Q2(a)(i) (1 mark): Identify which one of the following is the best description of wave direction. (1) A from the south-west B from the east C from the north-west D from the west
  6. June 2022, Paper 2, Q2(a)(ii) (2 marks): Explain one way in which wave height affects the rate of coastal erosion. (2)
  7. June 2022, Paper 2, Q2(a)(iii) (4 marks): Explain one reason why wave direction is important in the formation of spits. You may use a diagram to help your answer. (4)
  8. November 2021, Paper 2, Q2(b) (4 marks): Explain how coastal erosion processes create cliffs. You may use a diagram to help your answer. (4)
  9. November 2020, Paper 2, Q2(a)(ii) (1 mark): Identify which one of the following is most likely to result in rapid coastal erosion. (1) A Low wave energy and easily eroded rocks B High wave energy and easi
  10. June 2019, Paper 2, Q2(a)(i) (1 mark): State the type of waves shown. (1)
  11. June 2019, Paper 2, Q2(a)(ii) (1 mark): Identify which one of the following is the most likely cause of waves such as these. (1) A a long fetch across the Atlantic Ocean B soft rocks that are easily e
  12. June 2019, Paper 2, Q2(c) (4 marks): Explain the difference between concordant and discordant coastlines. You may use a diagram to help your answer. (4)
  13. June 2018, Paper 2, Q2(a)(i) (1 mark): State the process that moves sediment along this coastline. (1)
  14. June 2018, Paper 2, Q2(a)(ii) (1 mark): Identify which one of the following is the most likely direction of sediment movement along this coastline. (1) A east to west B north to south C south to north
  15. June 2018, Paper 2, Q2(a)(iii) (2 marks): Explain one reason for your answer to (a)(ii). (2)

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