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Weathering, Mass Movement and Limestone Landforms · CSEC Geography

44 past-paper questions on Weathering, Mass Movement and Limestone Landforms, part of Section II: Natural Systems, from every CSEC Geography paper on Quelpr.

Practise Weathering, Mass Movement and Limestone Landforms
  1. 2(b)(i)4 marks· CSEC Geography · 2022 · Paper 2Outline the difference between 'weathering' and 'erosion'.
  2. 2(c)6 marks· CSEC Geography · 2022 · Paper 2Explain how EACH of the following types of weathering takes place: Frost action or freeze/thaw, and Hydrolysis.
  3. Q221 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2001 · Paper 1Which of the following is not a limestone feature?
  4. Q361 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Geography · May/June 2003 · Paper 1'Denudation' is BEST defined as the
  5. 3(d)(i)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Explain how trees cause mechanical or physical weathering.
  6. 3(d)(ii)a)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Explain how frost shattering (freeze-thaw) is caused.
  7. 3(d)(ii)b)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2006 · Paper 2Explain how carbonation is caused.
  8. 3(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Name the type of mass movement shown in Figure 3.
  9. 3(a)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2State two indicators visible in Figure 3 to support the identification made in (a)(i).
  10. 3(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Identify one factor that influences the type of mass movement shown.
  11. 3(b)(i)a)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Define denudation.
  12. 3(b)(i)b)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Define weathering.
  13. 3(b)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Describe the physical weathering process of freeze-thaw.
  14. 3(c)(i)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Give one reason why limestone is susceptible to chemical weathering.
  15. 3(c)(ii)5 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Explain how stalactites and stalagmites are formed in limestone areas.
  16. 3(c)(iii)5 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2007 · Paper 2Explain how cockpit (karst) landscapes developed in the Caribbean.
  17. 2(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2008 · Paper 2State how many landslides were recorded in total.
  18. 2(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2008 · Paper 2Identify which rock type had the HIGHEST number of landslides.
  19. 2(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2008 · Paper 2Calculate the number of landslides per square kilometre on limestones.
  20. 2(a)(iv)1 mark· CSEC Geography · May/June 2008 · Paper 2State the number of landslides that occurred on the rock type with the SMALLEST area.
  21. 3(b)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Describe TWO characteristics of limestone which make it susceptible to chemical weathering.
  22. 3(c)(i)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Explain how limestone pillars are formed, including the main stages.
  23. 3(c)(ii)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Explain how swallow holes or sink holes are formed, including the main stages.
  24. 3(c)(iii)3 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Explain how caves in limestone are formed, including the main stages.
  25. 3(c)(i)a)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Define the term 'stalactites'.
  26. 3(c)(i)b)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Define the term 'swallow holes'.
  27. 3(c)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Account for the formation of cockpits in the Caribbean.
  28. 3(c)(i)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Describe TWO characteristics of limestone.
  29. 3(c)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Explain how either swallow holes or stalactites are formed in limestone areas of the Caribbean.
  30. 3(c)(i)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Explain how one surface feature is formed in limestone areas of the Caribbean.
  31. 3(c)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Explain how one underground feature is formed in limestone areas of the Caribbean.
  32. 2(b)(i)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Define the terms 'weathering' and 'mass wasting'.
  33. 2(b)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Describe what occurs during EITHER a landslide OR soil creep.
  34. 2(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Define the term 'denudation'.
  35. 2(b)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Define the term 'weathering'.
  36. 2(b)(iii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Define the term 'mass wasting'.
  37. 2(d)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Explain how temperature change and frost action can destroy rocks.
  38. 2(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Define the term 'soil creep'.
  39. 2(b)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2016 · Paper 2State TWO indicators that soil creep is occurring on a slope.
  40. 3(a)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Draw a sketch map of Barbados or Jamaica and shade an extensive area of limestone on it.
  41. 3(b)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Describe the process of frost shattering.
  42. 3(c)(i)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Explain how rock structure and chemical composition influence the weathering of limestone.
  43. 3(c)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2016 · Paper 2With the help of a diagram or diagrams, explain the formation of pillars in limestone areas in the Caribbean.
  44. 2(c)6 marks· CSEC Geography · May/June 2018 · Paper 2Explain TWO ways in which water contributes to the weathering of rocks.

Related topics in Section II: Natural Systems