AQA A-LEVEL GEOGRAPHY PAPER 1
SCRIPT COMPLETE ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◉ 6. Examine the importance of different time scales in the
formation of one or more coastal landforms. [15]
Answer: AO1
AO1 content encompasses knowledge and understanding of the
variety of time scales outlined in the specification over which
coastal processes operate - seconds, seasons and millennia. The
formation of landforms over one or more of these time scales
should be related to processes. The content will depend upon the
time scale(s) and landform(s) chosen and may include:
• Knowledge and understanding of the processes operating over a
time scale of seconds - mass movement, storm events, wave
motion, tides and currents
• Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of
identified landforms that are linked to this scale and their link to
process
• Knowledge and understanding of the processes operating over a
time scale of seasons - variations in wave type, variations in wind,
flood pulses
• Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of
identified landforms that are linked to this scale and their link to
process
,• Knowledge and understanding of the processes operating over a
time scale of millennia - isostatic and eustatic changes
• Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of
identified landforms that are linked to this scale and their link to
process.
AO2
AO2 content encompasses the application of knowledge and
understanding to evaluate the importance of seasonal processes
and their link to landform(s). Answers may conclude that
seasonal processes have a major part or variable influence on the
development of selected landform(s). Content may vary according
to landform(s) selected but may include:
• An examination of the relative importance of seasonal processes
• An examination of other time scales
• An examination of changes over time
• An examination of changes over geographical space in the
formation of the chosen coastal landform/s.
◉ 7. (a) (i) Use Figure 1 to analyse the economic impacts of high
energy storm events. [5]
Answer: • Expensive overall
• Variation in expense with location
• Variation of expense with what is damaged
• Replacement of track most expensive
• Damage to housing shown on photo
, • Losses to tourist industry
• Loss of stock/custom in Looe
• Use of data to support analysis
◉ 7. (a) (ii) Suggest one social impact that could have resulted
from the high energy storm events shown in Figure 1. [2]
Answer: political issues
homelessness
increase in unemployment due to businesses being closed
◉ 7. (b) Outline one positive impact of coastal processes on
human activity. [6]
Answer: Possible approaches may include:
• the development of dramatic scenery by erosional processes
may attract tourists and lead to the development of a tourist
industry
• the accumulation of sediment to form beaches may attract
tourists and lead to the development of a tourist industry
• the development of coral reefs and mangrove coastlines may
attract tourists and lead to the development of a tourist industry
• the transport and deposition of sediment may provide
opportunities for the extraction of sand and gravel
• the movement of sediment may keep harbours clear and
accessible
• the development of bays by erosion can provide shelter for
shipping
SCRIPT COMPLETE ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◉ 6. Examine the importance of different time scales in the
formation of one or more coastal landforms. [15]
Answer: AO1
AO1 content encompasses knowledge and understanding of the
variety of time scales outlined in the specification over which
coastal processes operate - seconds, seasons and millennia. The
formation of landforms over one or more of these time scales
should be related to processes. The content will depend upon the
time scale(s) and landform(s) chosen and may include:
• Knowledge and understanding of the processes operating over a
time scale of seconds - mass movement, storm events, wave
motion, tides and currents
• Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of
identified landforms that are linked to this scale and their link to
process
• Knowledge and understanding of the processes operating over a
time scale of seasons - variations in wave type, variations in wind,
flood pulses
• Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of
identified landforms that are linked to this scale and their link to
process
,• Knowledge and understanding of the processes operating over a
time scale of millennia - isostatic and eustatic changes
• Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of
identified landforms that are linked to this scale and their link to
process.
AO2
AO2 content encompasses the application of knowledge and
understanding to evaluate the importance of seasonal processes
and their link to landform(s). Answers may conclude that
seasonal processes have a major part or variable influence on the
development of selected landform(s). Content may vary according
to landform(s) selected but may include:
• An examination of the relative importance of seasonal processes
• An examination of other time scales
• An examination of changes over time
• An examination of changes over geographical space in the
formation of the chosen coastal landform/s.
◉ 7. (a) (i) Use Figure 1 to analyse the economic impacts of high
energy storm events. [5]
Answer: • Expensive overall
• Variation in expense with location
• Variation of expense with what is damaged
• Replacement of track most expensive
• Damage to housing shown on photo
, • Losses to tourist industry
• Loss of stock/custom in Looe
• Use of data to support analysis
◉ 7. (a) (ii) Suggest one social impact that could have resulted
from the high energy storm events shown in Figure 1. [2]
Answer: political issues
homelessness
increase in unemployment due to businesses being closed
◉ 7. (b) Outline one positive impact of coastal processes on
human activity. [6]
Answer: Possible approaches may include:
• the development of dramatic scenery by erosional processes
may attract tourists and lead to the development of a tourist
industry
• the accumulation of sediment to form beaches may attract
tourists and lead to the development of a tourist industry
• the development of coral reefs and mangrove coastlines may
attract tourists and lead to the development of a tourist industry
• the transport and deposition of sediment may provide
opportunities for the extraction of sand and gravel
• the movement of sediment may keep harbours clear and
accessible
• the development of bays by erosion can provide shelter for
shipping
