AQA A Level Geography Paper 2 River
Restoration Exam Questions With
Assured Answers
River Skerne - ANSA 40 km tributary of the River Tees in Darlington UK part of the River
Demonstration Project
Urbanization effects - ANSChannelization industrial waste impacting floodplains poor water quality
from wastewater plants and space limitations due to infrastructure
Comprehensive restoration - ANSTargeting a 2km stretch for physical ecological and community
enhancements in the River Skerne project
Innovation and best practices - ANSEmploying cutting-edge techniques for river restoration within an
urban landscape as seen in the River Skerne project
Education and outreach - ANSExtensive monitoring and showcasing results of the River Skerne
project to both local and wider communities
River channel modification - ANSIntroduced natural meanders and bank profiles in the River Skerne
restoration
Floodplain adjustment - ANSLowered floodplains for new wetlands increased retention and a natural
flooding regime in the River Skerne project
Infrastructure changes - ANSConversion of open water outlets to underground systems in the River
Skerne restoration
Community facilities - ANSCreation of footpaths and recreational areas as part of the River Skerne
restoration project
Restoration Exam Questions With
Assured Answers
River Skerne - ANSA 40 km tributary of the River Tees in Darlington UK part of the River
Demonstration Project
Urbanization effects - ANSChannelization industrial waste impacting floodplains poor water quality
from wastewater plants and space limitations due to infrastructure
Comprehensive restoration - ANSTargeting a 2km stretch for physical ecological and community
enhancements in the River Skerne project
Innovation and best practices - ANSEmploying cutting-edge techniques for river restoration within an
urban landscape as seen in the River Skerne project
Education and outreach - ANSExtensive monitoring and showcasing results of the River Skerne
project to both local and wider communities
River channel modification - ANSIntroduced natural meanders and bank profiles in the River Skerne
restoration
Floodplain adjustment - ANSLowered floodplains for new wetlands increased retention and a natural
flooding regime in the River Skerne project
Infrastructure changes - ANSConversion of open water outlets to underground systems in the River
Skerne restoration
Community facilities - ANSCreation of footpaths and recreational areas as part of the River Skerne
restoration project
