Pearson Edexcel Merged Question Paper + Mark Scheme (Results) Summer 2022 Pearson Edexcel GCSE In Geography Spec A (1GA0) Paper 01 Centre Number Candidate Number *P70839A0128* Turn over Total Marks Candidate surname Other name

Pearson Edexcel Merged Question Paper + Mark Scheme (Results) Summer 2022 Pearson Edexcel GCSE In Geography Spec A (1GA0) Paper 01 Centre Number Candidate Number *P70839A0128* Turn over Total Marks Candidate surname Other names Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information Paper reference   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. • In Section A answer Question 1 and two questions from Questions 2, 3 and 4. • In Section B and Section C answer all questions. • Answer the questions in the spaces provided – there may be more space than you need. • Where asked 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 and 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. You must have: Resource booklet (enclosed), calculator Geography A PAPER 1: The Physical Environment Time 1 hour 30 minutes 1GA0/01 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9−1) P70839A ©2022 Pearson Education Ltd. Q:1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1 *P70839A0228* 2  SECTION A The Changing Landscapes of the UK Answer ALL parts of Question 1. 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 UK landscapes are constantly being changed by different processes. (a) Name one type of metamorphic rock. (1) .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... (b) State one characteristic of a sedimentary rock. (1) .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... (c) Explain one reason why igneous rocks often have large crystals. 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Figure 1b below is a cross section from to . 60 A B 80 100 120 140 160 180 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 Height above sea level (metres) X Y Height above sea level (metres) Figure 1b (i) Identify the land use at X. (1) A buildings B railway C woodland D youth hostel (ii) Identify the settlement at Y. (1) .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... (Total for Question 1 = 6 marks) *P70839A0428* 4  Answer only TWO questions from Question 2 (Coastal Landscapes and Processes), Question 3 (River Landscapes and Processes) and Question 4 (Glaciated Upland Landscapes and Processes). Question 2: Coastal Landscapes and Processes If you answer Question 2 put a cross in the box . 2 Coastal landscapes are constantly being changed by physical processes. (a) Study Figure 2a in the Resource Booklet. Identify the landform shown in Figure 2a. (1) A arch B beach C spit D stack (b) State one type of mass movement process. (1) .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... (c) Explain one way that constructive waves can affect beaches. 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Examine how different physical processes and human activities may have affected the rates of erosion shown in Figure 2b. 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(Total for Question 2 = 12 marks) *P70839A0728* Turn over 7  Question 3: River Landscapes and Processes. If you answer Question 3 put a cross in the box . 3 River landscapes are constantly being changed by physical processes. (a) Study Figure 3a in the Resource Booklet. Identify landform Y. (1) A flood plain B gorge C interlocking spurs D oxbow lake (b) State one type of sediment transportation process. (1) .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... (c) Explain one reason why sediment size usually decreases downstream. 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Examine the role of erosion processes and geology in the formation of the waterfalls and gorge shown in Figures 3b and 3c. 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(Total for Question 3 = 12 marks) *P70839A01028* 10  Question 4: Glaciated Upland Landscapes and Processes If you answer Question 4 put a cross in the box . 4 Glaciated upland landscapes are constantly being changed by physical processes. (a) Study Figure 4a in the Resource Booklet. Identify landform Z. (1) A arête B corrie C drumlin D truncated spur (b) State one type of glacial erosion process. (1) .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... (c) Explain one impact of freeze thaw weathering on landscapes. 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Examine the role of erosional processes in the formation of the glacial trough shown in Figures 4b and 4c. 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(Total for Question 4 = 12 marks) TOTAL FOR SECTION A = 30 MARKS *P70839A01328* Turn over 13  SECTION B Weather Hazards and Climate Change 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 . 5 Some locations are more vulnerable to drought than others. (a) Study Figure 5a in the Resource Booklet. (i) Identify the year that the rainfall was furthest below the mean. (1) A 1955 B 1968 C 1984 D 2003 (ii) Calculate the range of the rainfall between 1990 and 2015. Answer to one decimal place. You must show your working in the space below. (2) ..............................................................cm / month *P70839A01428* 14  (b) Study Figure 5b in the Resource Booklet. Explain one impact of drought on people and one impact on the environment in South east Australia. 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(Total for Question 5 = 7 marks) *P70839A01528* Turn over 15  6 The atmosphere operates as a global system transferring heat and energy. (a) Name one of the global atmospheric circulation cells. (1) .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... (b) Study Figure 6a in the Resource Booklet. (i) Identify the amount of solar energy received (kWh/m2 )per day at X. (1) A 2.2–2.9 B 3.8–4.5 C 5.4–6.1 D 6.2–6.9 (ii) Explain one reason why