Hazardous environments: past paper questions
Real questions on hazardous environments
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- 9696/11 · May/June 2026 · Q3a(i)[1]
State the type of mass movement shown in Figure 3.1.
See it on the paper → - 9696/11 · May/June 2026 · Q3a(ii)[2]
State two pieces of evidence that mass movement has occurred in Figure 3.1.
See it on the paper → - 9696/11 · May/June 2026 · Q3b[3]
Using Figure 3.1, suggest reasons for the mass movement.
See it on the paper → - 9696/22 · May/June 2026 · Q5c[15]
‘Increased rates of international migration are due to climate change.’ With the aid of examples, how far do you agree with this statement? Population/Migration/Settlement dynamics
See it on the paper → - 9696/31 · May/June 2026 · Q7a[4]
Compare the slope profiles before and after mass movement processes shown in Figure 7.1.
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Suggest how mass movement processes caused the changes to the slope profile shown in Figure 7.1.
See it on the paper → - 9696/31 · May/June 2026 · Q8[20]
Assess the extent to which impacts of earthquakes on lives and property depend on their magnitude.
See it on the paper → - 9696/32 · May/June 2026 · Q7a[4]
Describe the pattern of changes in the factor of safety shown in Figure 7.1.
See it on the paper → - 9696/32 · May/June 2026 · Q7b[6]
Explain two hazards resulting from slope instability.
See it on the paper → - 9696/32 · May/June 2026 · Q8[20]
‘Lava flows are the most significant hazard resulting from volcanoes.’ How far do you agree with this statement?
See it on the paper → - 9696/33 · May/June 2026 · Q7a[4]
Describe the pattern of changes in the factor of safety shown in Figure 7.1.
See it on the paper → - 9696/33 · May/June 2026 · Q7b[6]
Explain two hazards resulting from slope instability.
See it on the paper → - 9696/33 · May/June 2026 · Q8[20]
‘Lava flows are the most significant hazard resulting from volcanoes.’ How far do you agree with this statement?
See it on the paper → - 9696/41 · May/June 2026 · Q6[20]
‘The main cause of water pollution is economic development.’ With reference to examples, how far do you agree with this statement? Global interdependence If answering this option, answer Question 7 and either Question 8 or Question 9.
See it on the paper → - 9696/11 · October/November 2025 · Q3a[1]
State the type of mass movement labelled A in Fig. 3.1.
See it on the paper → - 9696/11 · October/November 2025 · Q3b[4]
Draw a sketch of the mass movements shown in Fig. 3.1. Label the main features.
See it on the paper → - 9696/11 · October/November 2025 · Q3c[5]
Suggest two reasons for mass movement A shown in Fig. 3.1. Section B Answer one question from this section. All questions are worth 30 marks. Hydrology and fluvial geomorphology
See it on the paper → - 9696/32 · October/November 2025 · Q7a[4]
Describe the pattern of earth tremors shown in Fig. 7.1.
See it on the paper → - 9696/32 · October/November 2025 · Q7b[6]
Explain two ways volcanic eruptions may be predicted.
See it on the paper → - 9696/32 · October/November 2025 · Q8[20]
‘Tsunamis are the greatest hazard associated with earthquakes.’ How far do you agree with this statement?
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What examiners said
Many candidates saw this question as an opportunity to explain why flows and slides occurred rather than a contrast of their characteristics. Sometimes, there were elements in this approach that were relevant to the question but the clarity was lacking. The response required a description of the main differences, such as flows are like this whereas slides are like that.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9696/12 Q6(a)(i) (Cambridge)
There were many excellent answers to this question. Knowledge and understanding of the factors causing mass movements has been improving over the last few years, as well as the ability to discuss the factors with reference to individual types of mass movement rather than mass movement in a purely combined generic sense. This was reflected in answers to this question. The way that water influences...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9696/12 Q6(c) (Cambridge)
Very few candidates gave correct answers regarding the definition of ‘heaves’. Many simply identified it as part of ‘creep’, and the movement of material down slopes. There seemed to be a much better understanding regarding the definition of ‘falls’, although some candidates did drift into discussions of the causes of this type of movement.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9696/13 Q6(a)(i) (Cambridge)
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