Quiz | Code |
Tectonic hazards | |
Tropical storms | |
Climate change | |
UK extreme weather | |
Living world | |
River landscapes | |
Coastal landscapes | |
Urban growth in LIC | |
Urban challenges in the UK | |
Economic development in LIC | |
Economic futures in the UK | |
Challenge of resource management | |
Fieldwork |
Exam 1
Living with the Physical Environment:
Paper 1 is 1 hour 30 minutes. It contains 3 sections. It is worth 88 marks.
Section A Natural Hazards – answer all questions.
Topics: Tectonic Hazards and Weather Hazards (Tropical storms, Climate Change, UK Extreme Weather).
33 marks – 1 x 9+3 mark extended response, 1 x 6 mark, 1 x 4 mark plus several 1 or 2 marks.
- Tectonic Hazards Revision List
- Tectonic Hazards Dictionary
- Tropical Storms Revision List
- Tropical Storms Dictionary
- UK Extreme Weather Revision List and Dictionary
- Climate Change Revision List and Dictionary
Section B Living World – answer all questions.
Topics: Ecosystems, Tropical Rainforests and Hot Deserts (Do NOT write about Cold Environments)
25 marks – 1 x 9 mark extended response, 1 x 6 mark plus several 1 or 2 marks.
Section C Physical Landscapes – answer two questions from three alternatives.
Topics: River Landscapes and Coastal Landscapes (Do NOT attempt Glacial Landscapes).
Rivers: 15 marks – 1 x 6 mark, 1 x 4 mark plus several 1 or 2 marks
Coasts: 15 marks – 1 x 6 mark, 1 x 4 mark plus several 1 or 2 marks.
- River Landscapes Revision List
- River Landscapes Dictionary
- Coastal Landscapes Revision List
- Coastal Landscapes Dictionary
Exam 2
Challenges in the Human Environment:
Paper 2 is 1 hour 30 minutes. It contains 3 sections. It is worth 88 marks.
Section A Urban Issues and Challenges – answer all questions.
Topics: Urban Growth in LIC/NEE and Urban Change in UK.
33 marks – 1 x 9+3 mark extended response, 2 x 6 marks plus several 1 or 2 marks.
- Urban Issues and Challenges in Birmingham Revision List
- Urban Issues and Challenges in Birmingham Dictionary
- Urban Issues and Challenges in Birmingham Factsheet
- Urban Growth in Mumbai Revision List
- Urban Growth in Mumbai Dictionary
- Urban Growth in Mumbai Factsheet
Section B Changing Economic World – answer all questions.
Topics: Economic Development in LIC/NEE, Economic Futures in the UK.
30 marks – 1 x 9 mark extended response, 2 x 4 marks plus several 1 or 2 marks.
- Economic Development in Kenya Revision List
- Economic Development in Kenya Dictionary
- Economic Development in Kenya Factsheet
- Economic Futures in the UK Revision List
- Economic Futures in the UK Dictionary
Section C Challenge of Resource Management – answer the first question, then one from three alternatives.
Topics: Resource Management, Water or Energy (But NOT Food).
Resource management (compulsory): 14 marks – 1 x 6 mark.
Water or Energy: 11 marks – 1 x 6 mark.
Exam 3
Geographical Applications:
Paper 3 is 1 hour 30 minutes. It contains 2 sections. It is worth 76 marks.
Section A Issue Evaluation – answer all questions.
Topics: Based on the material in the pre-released booklet.
37 marks – 1 X 9+3 extended response, 3 X 6 marks plus several 1 or 2 marks.
Section B Fieldwork – answer all questions.
Topics: Based on our physical and human fieldwork.
39 marks – 1 X 9+3 extended response, 1 X 6 mark, 1 X 4 mark plus several 1 or 2 marks.