O-LevelGeographyThe natural environment2217/22 · May/June 2019 · Q48 Marks
Study Fig. 4.1 (Insert), a photograph of a coastal area.
- (a)Describe the cliff shown in the photograph.[4]
- (b)Explain how the rock at X has separated from the headland.[3]
- (c)Which statement defines a wave-cut platform? Tick the correct answer. Tick (✔) A gently sloping area of rock, formed by erosion, at the top of a cliff. A gently sloping area of rock, formed by deposition, at the top of a cliff. A vertical area of rock, formed by erosion, on the face of a cliff. A vertical area of rock, formed by deposition, on the face of a cliff. A gently sloping area of rock, formed by erosion, at the bottom of the cliff. A gently sloping area of rock, formed by deposition, at the bottom of the cliff.[1]
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Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2019). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [4] Steep / vertical Two steps / sections Grass / low vegetation / on step / gentler slope / ledge Layers / beds Cracks More than one rock type Very tall
- [3] Erosion process mentioned Crack enlarged Caves either side join Arch / rock above collapses
- [1] A gently sloping area of rock, formed by erosion, at the bottom of the cliff
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