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0460.1.1.08 — deposition.: past paper questions

15 real questionsasked in 2 of the last 10 exam series2019–2025usually: Explain, Name, State, Suggest, Tick

Real questions on 0460.1.1.08 — deposition.

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  1. 0460/11 · October/November 2025 · Q6c[7]

    For a named country or area you have studied, describe the problems caused by food shortages. Name of country or area

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  2. 0460/11 · May/June 2025 · Q5b(i)[3]

    State three different ways that tourism may damage the natural environment in the area shown in Fig. 5.2.

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  3. 0460/11 · May/June 2025 · Q5b(ii)[5]

    Suggest how the tourist industry may cause problems for people living in or around the area shown in Fig. 5.2.

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  4. 0460/11 · May/June 2025 · Q5c[7]

    For an area you have studied where the tourist industry is important, describe the attractions of the physical and human landscapes. Name of area

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  5. 0460/12 · May/June 2025 · Q6b(i)[3]

    Using Fig. 6.2 only, state the development indicator which has a positive relationship with GNP per person a negative relationship with GNP per person no clear relationship with GNP per person.

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  6. 0460/12 · May/June 2025 · Q6b(ii)[5]

    Explain why the Human Development Index (HDI) is a good method of measuring development.

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  7. 0460/23 · May/June 2022 · Q3a(i)[3]

    Using evidence from Fig. 3.1, suggest three ways in which the developments are causing a negative impact on the natural environment.

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  8. 0460/23 · May/June 2022 · Q3a(ii)[2]

    Using evidence from Fig. 3.2, identify two ways in which planners have attempted to reduce the impact on the natural environment.

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  9. 0460/23 · May/June 2022 · Q6b[3]

    Fig. 6.2 shows the support the coffee company offers local coffee farmers. Explain how each of these types of support can help sustainable development. • education about soil management techniques • agreed prices for coffee beans • research into disease-resistant trees Fig. 6.2

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  10. 0460/42 · May/June 2022 · Q2a[2]

    In the table below tick (3) two characteristics of economic development.

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  11. 0460/13 · May/June 2020 · Q6a(iv)[4]

    State two other indicators of development. For each one, explain why it is a useful indicator of the level of development of a country. Indicator Indicator

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  12. 0460/12 · February/March 2020 · Q4c[7]

    Describe the main features of a delta and explain its formation. You may use a labelled diagram. Section C Answer one question from this section.

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  13. 0460/11 · October/November 2019 · Q3a(iv)[4]

    Explain why deposition is likely to take place in the area shown in A in Fig. 3.1.

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  14. 0460/11 · October/November 2019 · Q3c[7]

    Explain how a delta is formed. Include a fully labelled diagram or diagrams.

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  15. 0460/23 · May/June 2019 · Q3a(ii)[1]

    Circle below the river process which will decrease as river flow increases. deposition erosion transportation

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What examiners said

This was well answered by many candidates and many responses scored 2 or 3 marks. All mark scheme ideas were seen with references to air and water pollution, along with litter, being the most common answers.

— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0460/11 Q5(b)(i) (Cambridge)

This was generally well answered and many candidates scored high marks by referring to a range of appropriate ideas, some of which were developed. Weaker candidates tended to include a more limited number of valid points.

— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0460/11 Q5(b)(ii) (Cambridge)

Almost all candidates selected an appropriate example of an area where the tourist industry is important, although some named large countries which limited their mark. Many used local examples to good effect, showing detailed knowledge of a variety of attractions, with a blend of physical and human as required. Weaker responses tended to list attractions rather than describe them in detail and con...

— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0460/11 Q5(c) (Cambridge)

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