2024 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE Geography B 1GB0/02. PAPER 2: UK Geographical Issues Question Paper & Marking Scheme Merged Pearson Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9−1)

2024 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE Geography B 1GB0/02. PAPER 2: UK Geographical Issues Question Paper & Marking Scheme Merged Pearson Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9−1) Wednesday 5 June 2024 reference 1GB0/02 Morning (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes) Paper Geography B  PAPER 2: UK Geographical Issues You must have: Total Marks Calculator Instructions • Use black ink or ball-point pen. • Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name, centre number and candidate number. • Answer ALL questions in Sections A and B. • In Section C1 answer either Question 8 or Question 9. • In Section C2 answer either Question 10 or Question 11. • Answer the questions in the spaces provided – there may be more space than you need. • You must show all your working out with your answer clearly identified at the end of your solution. Information • The total mark for this paper is 94. • The marks for each question are shown in brackets – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. • The marks available for spelling, punctuation, grammar are clearly indicated. Advice • Read each question carefully before you start to answer it. • Check your answers if you have time at the end. Turn over P75522RA *P75522RA0136* ©2024 Pearson Education Ltd. F:1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1 SECTION A The UK’s Evolving Physical Landscape Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box . If you change your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross . 1 (a) Identify which one of the following countries of the UK has the highest mountains. (1) A England B Northern Ireland C Scotland D Wales (b) Explain one reason why precipitation is higher in the western regions of the UK. 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(c) Explain one way in which tectonic processes have affected the physical landscape of the UK. 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(Total for Question 1 = 5 marks) DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA 2 *P75522RA0236*  DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA Coastal Change and Conflict 2 (a) Study Figure 1 which shows a part of the coastline at Trimingham in Norfolk, England. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA Figure 1 (i) Identify which method of hard engineering is being used at Trimingham. (1) A groynes B beach replenishment C slope stabilisation D managed retreat (ii) Trimingham is a village situated on a coastline that is being eroded rapidly, threatening its economy. Explain how hard engineering has been used to protect this coastal landscape and community. 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(Total for Question 2 = 8 marks) 4 *P75522RA0436* DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA  DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA River Processes and Pressures 3 (a) For a named UK river that you have studied, explain one difference between its upper course and its lower course. 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(b) Explain two ways in which rivers can erode the landscape. 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