National 4/5
Questions
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Glaciation
Diagram Q1: Carn Mor Dearg Arete
1. Look at Diagram Q1.
Explain how the arête was formed.
You may use a diagram(s) to illustrate your answer.
4 marks
Diagram Q2 — Land Uses in Different Landscapes
2. Look at Diagram Q2 above.
For a named upland glaciated area you have studied, describe, in detail,
ways in which at least two of the land uses shown can be in conflict.
6 marks
3. Describe strategies
environments.
which
have
been
Credit 2011 Q2, N5 Specimen Q5, Int. 2 2008 Q1c(ii)
used
to
protect
upland
4 marks
2
Coasts
Diagram Q4B: Barafundle Bay (Grid Reference 9995)
4. Look at Diagram Q4B.
Explain the formation of headlands and bays.
You may wish to use diagrams.
4 marks
5. Explain the coastal erosion processes which lead to the formation of
cliffs.
You may wish to use diagrams in your answer
4 marks
Diagram Q6A
6. Study Diagram Q6A.
For any coastal area you have studied, describe the conflicts between
different land uses.
5 marks
Int. 2 2011 Q1b, Int.2 2014 Q1c, Int. 2 2012 Q1e
3
Weather
Diagram Q7A — Air Masses affecting the British Isles.
7. Look at Diagram Q7A.
Describe how a prolonged spell with a tropical continental air mass in
summer would affect the people of the British Isles.
3 marks
Diagram Q8: Average UK Temperatures in July
8. Look at Diagram Q8.
Explain the factors which cause differences in average UK temperatures.
4 marks
4
Reference Diagram Q9: Synoptic Chart for 15th February 2007
9. Study Reference Diagram Q9.
Explain the changes which will take place in the weather in Glasgow over
the next 24 hours.
6 marks
N5 2014 Q4a, N5 2015 Q5, General 2009 Q3
,
5
Population
Diagram Q10B: Population Pyramid for Italy 2008
10. Study Diagram Q10B.
Describe the population structure of Italy.
4 marks
Diagram Q11: Births in Scotland 1901—2011
11. Look at Diagram Q11
Give reasons why the birth rate has decreased in developed countries
such as Scotland.
6 marks
6
Reference Diagram Q12A:
Population Density Kenya
Reference Diagram Q12B:
Annual Rainfall Kenya
Reference Diagram Q12C:
Agriculture and Industry Kenya
12. Study Diagrams Q12A, Q12B and Q12C.
Explain the distribution of population in Kenya.
Int.2 2010 Q2b, N5 2015 Q7, Credit 2010 Q8
4 marks
7
Urban
Diagram Q13C: A Modern City Centre
13. Look at Diagram Q13C.
Describe changes which have taken place in city centres in the developed
world during the last 30 years.
5 marks
Diagram Q14C: Kibera Slum, Nairobi, Kenya
14. Look at Diagram Q14C.
For Nairobi, or any other developing city you have studied, describe the
measures taken to improve the quality of life in shanty towns such as
Kibera.
5 marks
8
Diagram Q15: Land Use Zones in Perth
15. Study Diagram Q15 above.
Choose one land use zone and explain its location.
4 marks
Int. 2 2014 Q2c, Int. 2 2013 Q2c, General 2012 Q6
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Rural
Diagram Q16 — Modern factors affecting farming
16. Look at Diagram Q16.
For either a developed or developing country, describe in detail the
effects of two of the factors shown in Diagram Q7.
6 marks
Diagram Q17 — Developments in Farming
17. Look at Diagram Q17.
Explain how recent developments in agriculture in developing countries
are helping farmers.
4 marks
Reference Diagram Q18D: Recent Changes in Agriculture in
Economically Less Developed Countries (ELDCs)
18. What benefits and problems have changes such as those shown in
diagram Q18D brought to ELDCs?
5 marks
N5 Specimen Q7, N5 2014 Q8, Int.2 2009 Q2d
10
Volcanoes
Diagram Q19B: Icelandic Eruption 2010
19. Study Diagram Q19B.
For the Icelandic eruption, or any other volcanic eruption you have
studied, describe the effects of the eruption on the people and the
surrounding landscape.
6 marks
20. For a volcanic eruption which you have studied, explain the importance of
short and long-term aid.
5 marks
Int.2 2013 Q7b+c
11
Earthquakes
Diagram Q21C: Earthquake Damage
21. Look at Diagram Q21C.
For an earthquake you have studied, describe the impact on the landscape
and the local population.
4 marks
22. Describe ways in which the effects of an earthquake can be reduced.
4 marks
Int.2 2010 Q7c(i)+(ii)
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Tropical Storms
Diagram Q23 — Tropical Storms
23. Study Diagram Q23.
Use the information in Diagram Q11 to describe, in detail, where tropical
storms are found throughout the world.
4 marks
Diagram Q24B
24. Look at Diagram Q24B
Explain the main causes of tropical storms.
4 marks
N5 Specimen Q11a, Int.2 2010 Q7b
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Tundra
Diagram Q25A — Barrow Alaska
Diagram Q25B — Location of Tundra Climatic Area
25. Study Diagrams Q25A and Q25B.
Describe, in detail, the main features of the Tundra climate.
4 marks
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Diagram Q26C — Impact of Human Activities in the Tundra
26. Look at Diagram Q26C.
Describe the advantages and disadvantages brought about by human
activities in the Tundra.
You may refer to an area you have studied in your answer.
6 marks
N5 2014 Q10a+b
15
Rainforest
Diagram Q27A: Deforestation in Peru 2004—2012
27. Study Diagram Q27A.
Describe, in detail, the changes in deforestation in Peru from 2004 to
2012.
4 marks
Diagram Q28B: Human Activity in Equatorial regions
28. Look at Diagram Q28B.
For a named area you have studied, explain the impact of recent human
activity on people and the environment.
6 marks
N5 2015 Q10a+b
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