plumiDistinctive river landscapes have different characteristics formed by interacting physical processes: Edexcel GCSE Geography B questions
Every Edexcel GCSE Geography B exam question on 4.6 Distinctive river landscapes have different characteristics formed by interacting physical processes, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 12 questions on Distinctive river landscapes have different characteristics formed by interacting physical processes, as a list
- June 2025, Paper 2, Q3(a) (1 mark): Identify which of the following best describes the gradient of the river. (1) A it has the same gradient throughout its course B it decreases from source to mou
- June 2025, Paper 2, Q3(b) (1 mark): Identify which of the following best describes the change in the discharge of UK rivers from source to mouth. (1) A it decreases B it decreases then increases C
- June 2024, Paper 2, Q3(a) (2 marks): For a named UK river that you have studied, explain one difference between its upper course and its lower course. (2)
- June 2024, Paper 2, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two ways in which rivers can erode the landscape. (4)
- June 2023, Paper 2, Q3(a)(ii) (1 mark): State one piece of evidence that this river has a large sediment load. (1)
- June 2022, Paper 2, Q3(c) (4 marks): For a named UK river, explain why sediment load and velocity change along its course. (4)
- November 2021, Paper 2, Q3(a)(i) (1 mark): Identify which one of the following is the best description of the river feature located at X. (1) A an interlocking spur B a waterfall C an oxbow lake D a mean
- November 2020, Paper 2, Q3(c) (4 marks): Explain how both the processes of erosion and deposition create river meanders. You may use a diagram to help your answer. (4) 3 Study Figure 3 which is a flood
- June 2019, Paper 2, Q3(a) (1 mark): Identify which one of the following is the best description of the river landforms shown. (1) A Waterfalls B Rapids C Meanders D Deltas 3 Study Figure 3 which i
- June 2019, Paper 2, Q3(b) (2 marks): Explain one way in which rivers transport their load. (2) 3 Study Figure 3 which is a photograph of the River Severn in Shropshire. Figure 3
- June 2019, Paper 2, Q3(c) (4 marks): Explain two differences between upper course and lower course river landscapes. (4) 3 Study Figure 3 which is a photograph of the River Severn in Shropshire. Fi
- June 2018, Paper 2, Q3(b) (2 marks): Explain one reason why high discharge is likely to increase erosion. (2) 3 Study Figure 3 which is a hydrograph showing the changing discharge of the River Tham
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