Study Fig. 6 which shows the flood plain of the River Wye in the UK.

[Figure 6] is a map showing the River Wye and its flood plain in the UK. It includes towns such as Eardisley, Ailey, Whitney on Wye, Winforton, Willersley, Clifford, and Bredwardine, as well as Priory Wood. Points A and B are marked on the river. The key indicates 'river', 'old course of river', 'higher ground' (patterned), 'flood plain' (patterned), 'village' (symbol), 'farm building' (symbol), and a scale bar (0-2 km), with a north arrow.

Study Photograph D (Insert), which shows a river and its valley.

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests The natural environment in O-Level Geography (syllabus code 2217). It is worth 25 marks.

Q: Which exam paper is this question from?

This question appeared in the Cambridge O-Level Geography May/June 2014 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2 (2217_s14_qp_12.pdf).

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Study Fig. 6 which shows the flood plain of the River Wye in the UK.

[Figure 6] is a map showing the River Wye and its flood plain in the UK. It includes towns such as Eardisley, Ailey, Whitney on Wye, Winforton, Willersley, Clifford, and Bredwardine, as well as Priory Wood. Points A and B are marked on the river. The key indicates 'river', 'old course of river', 'higher ground' (patterned), 'flood plain' (patterned), 'village' (symbol), 'farm building' (symbol), and a scale bar (0-2 km), with a north arrow.

Study Photograph D (Insert), which shows a river and its valley.

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