0460.1.1.05 — Processes which operate within a river:: past paper questions
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- 0460/23 · October/November 2025 · Q1e(i)[3]
Locate the River Brickey (An Bhroice) in the south of the map. Describe the features of the river.
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · May/June 2025 · Q3a(i)[1]
What is the average rainfall in Iquitos in March? mm
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · May/June 2025 · Q5a(i)[1]
State the average global temperature in 1900. °C
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · May/June 2025 · Q5a(ii)[2]
Using Fig. 5.1 only, compare the change in carbon dioxide levels with the change in average global temperatures between 1900 and 2020. Do not use statistics.
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · May/June 2025 · Q5a(iii)[3]
Give three reasons why carbon dioxide levels have changed during the period shown in Fig. 5.1.
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · May/June 2025 · Q5a(iv)[4]
Explain how carbon dioxide has an effect on average global temperatures.
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · May/June 2025 · Q5b(i)[3]
Describe a problem which is likely to result from the following impacts of global warming. loss of species more droughts rising sea levels
See it on the paper → - 0460/21 · May/June 2025 · Q1e[3]
Find the river Kungsbackaån. Describe the features of the river Kungsbackaån.
See it on the paper → - 0460/21 · May/June 2025 · Q5b(i)[3]
Using Fig. 5.2, explain why the Ahr valley experienced severe flooding.
See it on the paper → - 0460/23 · May/June 2025 · Q1e[2]
Describe the drainage and water features to the south-east of Pont-l’Abbé.
See it on the paper → - 0460/23 · October/November 2024 · Q1f[6]
Study the river flowing between Barghe and Sabbio Chiese. Describe the physical (natural) features of the river and its valley. Do not refer to land use beside the river. river valley
See it on the paper → - 0460/23 · October/November 2024 · Q6b[6]
Fig. 6.2 shows the main impacts of climate change in Europe. North Sea 0 200 km Continental region Increase in temperatures and decrease in summer precipitation. Increasing risk of river floods. Mediterranean Sea Key Continental region Mediterranean region Atlantic region Mediterranean region Increase in temperatures a...
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · May/June 2024 · Q4a(ii)[2]
the processes which occur at A and B in Fig. 4.1.
See it on the paper → - 0460/21 · May/June 2023 · Q4a[3]
For each of the following terms give the letter for the correct definition from Table 4.1: watershed tributary evaporation
See it on the paper → - 0460/21 · May/June 2023 · Q4b(i)[2]
the discharge of river A with river B in Fig. 4.1.
See it on the paper → - 0460/23 · May/June 2023 · Q1e[7]
Look at the main river (Noddsdale Water) which flows in the west of the map extract. Describe the physical (natural) features of the river and its valley.
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · October/November 2022 · Q3b(i)[3]
Using Table 3.2 only, compare the conditions experienced at Damas between January and March with those experienced between August and November. Do not use statistics in your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · October/November 2022 · Q4a(i)[1]
What was the peak flow of the river after the rain storm? m 3 / s
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Describe the differences between the two banks of the river, which are labelled A and B in Fig. 4.2.
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · October/November 2022 · Q4b(ii)[5]
Explain why the two banks of the river shown in Fig. 4.2 are different from each other. You should refer to river processes.
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What examiners said
Just over half of the candidates were able to read the correct answer from the graph. Some candidates made the error of reading the temperature instead, but most incorrect answers were due to inaccuracy of reading and using the scale provided.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0460/12 Q3(a)(i) (Cambridge)
The majority of candidates stated that they both increase and that the carbon dioxide fluctuates but temperature is more constant.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0460/13 Q5(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
This question was generally well answered. The most frequent answers were fossil fuels, more cars, industry and deforestation.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0460/13 Q5(a)(iii) (Cambridge)
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