Physical Case Study Questions Geography IGCSE Level Marking

Physical Case – Study Questions Geography IGCSE

Level Marking

For a named area which you have studied, explain how the natural environment provides opportunities and causes problems for people. (NOV 2012 -11)

Explain the causes of an eruption of a named volcano which you have studied. You may use labelled diagrams in your answer. (NOV 2012 -12)

Explain how an oxbow lake is formed. You should include fully labelled diagram(s). (JUNE 2012 -11)

For a named example which you have studied, explain why people live close to a volcano. (JUNE 2012 -11)

For a named river which you have studied, explain what has been done to reduce flooding. Q 1 - (O/N 2011 -11)

Volcanic eruptions are another natural hazard. For a named example of a volcanic eruption which you have studied, describe its effects. Q 2 - (O/N 2011 -11)

For a named river which you have studied, describe the advantages and difficulties of living on its flood plain. Q 1 - (O/N 2011 -12)

4 C: Name an area which you have studied where there has been an earthquake. Describe the impacts of the earthquake. (7)(June 2011 -12)

3 C: An earthquake is an example of a natural hazard. Choose an example of one of the following: a) tropical storm or b) a drought. For a named area, describe the causes and effects of your chosen hazard. (7) (June 2011 -13)

Explain how one of the following has formed in a named area which you have studied. [spit or an area of coastal sand dune] You should use labelled diagrams in your answer. (Q 3 -ON-11 -2010)

Explain how and why a delta is formed. You should refer to an example you have studied and include labelled diagrams. (Q 3 -ON-12 -2010)

Describe the ways in which your chosen type of natural environment can provide opportunities for the people who live there. [an area of mountain, a fast flowing river or flood plain] (Q 4 -ON-13 -2010)

Explain how and why a delta has formed in an area which you have studied. You should use a labelled diagram or diagrams in your answer. (Q 3 -MJ-11 -2010)

For an area you have studied, describe the advantages and difficulties for people living on a river delta. (Q 3 -MJ-12 -2010)

Explain the causes of an earthquake which occurred in a named area which you have studied. (Q 4 -MJ-12 -2010)

For an area you have studied, describe the benefits and problems of living near the coast. (Q 3 - MJ-13 -2010)

For a named example of an earthquake which you have studied, describe its short and long term impacts. (Q 3 -ON-12 -2009)

For a named river which you have studied, explain the causes of flooding. (Q 4 -ON-01 -2008)

Describe the ways in which coastal areas can provide opportunities for the people who live there. You should give examples from an area you have studied. (Q 3 -ON-01 -2007)

For a named area, describe the causes of the example which you have chosen and its impacts on the people living there. [VE, E or D] (Q 4 -ON-01 -2007)

For a river you have studied, explain what has been done to reduce flooding. (Q 4 -MJ-01 -2007)

Explain how the natural features of headlands are formed as a result of wave processes. You may use labelled diagrams in your answer. (Q 3 -MJ-01 -2006)