Sample questions 1. Examine the 1:50 000 Ordnance Survey map extract below and answer each of the following questions. The landscape shown on this map extract has been shaped by different physical processes including weathering.
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(i) At which site on the map extract above, A or B, is freeze-thaw action most likely to occur?
(ii) State one reason why freeze-thaw action is most likely to occur at the site you chose. (SEC sample paper, Q6 (i) & (ii))
2. Name and explain one process of mechanical weathering that you have studied. Use a labelled diagram to illustrate your answer.
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Remember: green shaded areas on the map show lowland areas and the light brown areas are upland.
The action verb here is ‘State’. This means you must provide a concise statement with little or no supporting argument. In other words, your answer should be brief.
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