91240 (2.1): Demonstrate geographic understanding of a large natural environment
Credits: Four
You should answer ALL parts of ALL questions in this booklet.
If you need more space for any answer, use the page(s) provided at the back of this booklet and clearly number the question.
Check that this booklet has pages 2–11 in the correct order and that none of these pages is blank.
YOU MUST HAND THIS BOOKLET TO YOUR TEACHER AT THE END OF THE ALLOTTED TIME.
You are advised to spend 60 minutes answering the questions in this booklet.
In the box below, name the large natural environment you have studied.
Large natural environment:
Question One: patterns
A large natural environment is a distinctive part of the earth’s surface and is defined by its common characteristics or elements. Each of these characteristics creates patterns on the earth’s surface.
Natural characteristics (elements) of an environment include: climate landforms soils vegetation.
Circle the TWO natural characteristics from the list above whose patterns you wish to explain in this question.
(a) In the box below, draw an annotated sketch map or diagram of your chosen large natural environment to show the patterns created by TWO natural characteristics of your chosen environment.
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Key:
(b) Fully explain the pattern created by EACH natural characteristic from (a) on your large natural environment. Support your answer with detailed evidence.
Characteristic 1:
Characteristic 2:
Question Two: INTERACTIONs
The natural environment is constantly evolving as the elements (characteristics) and processes interact with each other. The level of interaction varies in size (scale) over time and from place to place.
Natural characteristics (elements) of an environment include: climate landforms soils vegetation.
Circle the TWO