Weathering: past paper questions
Real questions on weathering
The newest 20 of 108 written questions. Open one to see it on the real paper.
- 9696/11 · May/June 2026 · Q6c[15]
With the aid of examples, assess the extent to which temperature is more significant than rainfall in affecting the type and rate of weathering in an area.
See it on the paper → - 9696/12 · May/June 2026 · Q2c[4]
Explain how two types of evidence indicate global warming. Rocks and weathering
See it on the paper → - 9696/12 · May/June 2026 · Q6c[15]
With the aid of examples, assess the extent to which rock type is more significant than climate in affecting the type of weathering in an area.
See it on the paper → - 9696/13 · May/June 2026 · Q6c[15]
With the aid of examples, assess the extent to which rock type is more significant than climate in affecting the type of weathering in an area.
See it on the paper → - 9696/11 · October/November 2025 · Q6a(i)[4]
Define the weathering terms ‘salt crystal growth’ and ‘freeze–thaw’.
See it on the paper → - 9696/12 · October/November 2025 · Q6c[15]
‘Temperature is the main factor affecting physical weathering whereas rainfall is the main factor affecting chemical weathering.’ With the aid of examples, how far do you agree with this statement?
See it on the paper → - 9696/13 · October/November 2025 · Q3a[4]
Draw a sketch of the weathered rock shown in Fig. 3.1. Label the main features.
See it on the paper → - 9696/13 · October/November 2025 · Q3b[3]
Suggest how one process might have weathered the rock shown in Fig. 3.1.
See it on the paper → - 9696/13 · October/November 2025 · Q3c[3]
Briefly explain one way that vegetation can weather rocks. 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 2025 · Q5c[15]
With the aid of examples, assess the extent to which global warming is a result of human activity. Rocks and weathering
See it on the paper → - 9696/11 · May/June 2025 · Q6b[8]
Explain how temperature can affect the type and rate of weathering.
See it on the paper → - 9696/12 · May/June 2025 · Q3a[1]
Name the type of weathering shown in Fig. 3.1.
See it on the paper → - 9696/12 · May/June 2025 · Q3b[4]
With the aid of a diagram, describe the weathering process you named in (a).
See it on the paper → - 9696/12 · May/June 2025 · Q3c[5]
Explain how the amount of rainfall can affect the type and rate of weathering. 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 2025 · Q5c[15]
‘The evidence for global warming is based on past climates.’ With the aid of examples, how far do you agree with this statement? Rocks and weathering
See it on the paper → - 9696/13 · May/June 2025 · Q6a(i)[4]
Define the weathering terms ‘hydration’ and ‘carbonation’.
See it on the paper → - 9696/13 · May/June 2025 · Q6b[8]
Explain how climate can affect the type and rate of weathering.
See it on the paper → - 9696/11 · October/November 2024 · Q6a(i)[4]
Define the weathering terms heating/cooling and hydration.
See it on the paper → - 9696/11 · October/November 2024 · Q6c[15]
With the aid of examples, assess the extent to which rainfall is the most important factor affecting the type and rate of weathering.
See it on the paper → - 9696/12 · October/November 2024 · Q2c[5]
Explain the enhanced greenhouse effect. Rocks and weathering
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What examiners said
‘Vegetation root action’ was clearly understood by most candidates, but ‘heating and cooling’ tended to be confused with freeze–thaw weathering.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9696/11 Q6(a)(i) (Cambridge)
There were many good answers to this question with the role of climate in physical weathering well explained. There was an emphasis on temperature and precipitation. The better answers noted the term climate in the question and attempted to integrate a number of climatic parameters into a considered response rather than treating temperature and precipitation separately. The question also asked for...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9696/12 Q6(b) (Cambridge)
Candidates displayed a good level of understanding of this topic, describing thoroughly the conditions necessary for freeze–thaw to occur, as well as the main stages of the process.
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9696/13 Q6(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
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