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O-LevelGeographyThe natural environment2217/23 · Oct/Nov 2013 · Q38 Marks

Study Fig. 5A, which shows the cross-section of a river and its valley at three different locations along the river.

  1. (a)If the river was to rise above the top of the bank at each location, which would have the largest area of flooding? Give a reason for your answer.[2]
  2. (b)(i)What is the height of the river at B?[1]
  3. (b)(ii)Describe the shape of the valley at B.[3]
  4. (c)Fig. 5B is a map of location C. The line of the cross-section is shown. On Fig. 5B sketch a suggested position for the 20m contour on either side of the valley.[1]
  5. (d)Put the locations A, B and C in order from the source to the mouth of the river. Source ........................................................................................................ Mouth[1]

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Mark scheme

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  1. [2] (a) A; Largest area of adjacent flat land
  2. [1] (b) (i) 48–50m
  3. [3] (ii) Steep sides; Deep; No Valley floor; Narrow; V-shape; Asymmetrical; Straight slope on left; Convex slope on right
  4. [1] (c) Closer to river on left than right at point of crossing section line.
  5. [1] (d) B, C, A

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Topic
The natural environment, O-Level Geography (syllabus 2217). Structured question, 8 marks.
Source
O-Level Geography, Oct/Nov 2013 Paper 2 Variant 3, question 3.

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