Slope processes: past paper questions
Real questions on slope processes
The newest 20 of 121 written questions. Open one to see it on the real paper.
- 9696/11 · May/June 2026 · Q3c[4]
Explain how rock structure influences mass movement. Section B Answer one question from this section. All questions are worth 30 marks. Hydrology and fluvial geomorphology
See it on the paper → - 9696/11 · May/June 2026 · Q6a(i)[4]
Define the terms ‘rainsplash’ and ‘sheetwash’.
See it on the paper → - 9696/11 · May/June 2026 · Q6a(ii)[3]
Briefly explain how grading can reduce mass movement on a slope.
See it on the paper → - 9696/12 · May/June 2026 · Q3a(i)[1]
state the name of the mass movement that has a velocity of 1 mm / day
See it on the paper → - 9696/12 · May/June 2026 · Q3a(ii)[1]
state the maximum velocity of mud and debris flows.
See it on the paper → - 9696/12 · May/June 2026 · Q3b[3]
Contrast the rate of the mass movement of creep and solifluction. Use information from Figure 3.1.
See it on the paper → - 9696/12 · May/June 2026 · Q3c[5]
Explain the role of water in mass movement. Section B Answer one question from this section. All questions are worth 30 marks. Hydrology and fluvial geomorphology
See it on the paper → - 9696/12 · May/June 2026 · Q4a(i)[4]
Define the fluvial terms ‘hydraulic action’ and ‘helicoidal flow’.
See it on the paper → - 9696/12 · May/June 2026 · Q6a(i)[3]
Describe how afforestation may reduce mass movement.
See it on the paper → - 9696/12 · May/June 2026 · Q6a(ii)[4]
Explain two small-scale movements of sediment on slopes. (ii)
See it on the paper → - 9696/13 · May/June 2026 · Q3a(i)[1]
state the name of the mass movement that has a velocity of 1 mm / day
See it on the paper → - 9696/13 · May/June 2026 · Q3a(ii)[1]
state the maximum velocity of mud and debris flows.
See it on the paper → - 9696/13 · May/June 2026 · Q3b[3]
Contrast the rate of the mass movement of creep and solifluction. Use information from Figure 3.1.
See it on the paper → - 9696/13 · May/June 2026 · Q3c[5]
Explain the role of water in mass movement. Section B Answer one question from this section. All questions are worth 30 marks. Hydrology and fluvial geomorphology
See it on the paper → - 9696/13 · May/June 2026 · Q6a(i)[3]
Describe how afforestation may reduce mass movement.
See it on the paper → - 9696/13 · May/June 2026 · Q6a(ii)[4]
Explain two small-scale movements of sediment on slopes. (ii)
See it on the paper → - 9696/11 · October/November 2025 · Q6b[8]
Explain how the mass movement processes of heaves and flows occur on slopes.
See it on the paper → - 9696/11 · October/November 2025 · Q6c[15]
‘Some strategies to reduce mass movement on slopes are more effective than others.’ With the aid of examples, how far do you agree with this statement?
See it on the paper → - 9696/12 · October/November 2025 · Q6a(i)[4]
Define the mass movement terms ‘heave’ and ‘fall’.
See it on the paper → - 9696/12 · October/November 2025 · Q6b[8]
Explain how human activity can cause slope instability.
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What examiners said
Most candidates recognised that the mass movement was a slide or a slump.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9696/11 Q3(a) (Cambridge)
Very few candidates attempted to illustrate the features with a diagram. Accurate observations of this mass movement were limited.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9696/11 Q3(b) (Cambridge)
Weight, lubrication and undercutting by the sea, were the most common explanations offered. Hydrology and fluvial geomorphology
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9696/11 Q3(c) (Cambridge)
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