Geography - Living with the physical environment

GCSE Geography
AQA
2024

How to Use This Paper Effectively

Get the most out of your practice session with these tips from experienced teachers

1

Learn case studies thoroughly — name, date, specific facts and figures.

2

For physical landscapes, know key landforms and the processes that create them.

3

Geography papers include resource booklets — practise reading maps, photos, graphs, and data tables quickly.

4

Time yourself carefully: extended-response questions at the end carry the most marks but students often rush them.

5

Use specific case study examples in your answers — generic answers score poorly.

What’s on This Paper

Paper 1 covers Physical Geography: The Challenge of Natural Hazards, The Living World, and Physical Landscapes in the UK. You will interpret resources including maps, photographs, and statistical data. Expect questions requiring case study knowledge and extended writing.

Question types you’ll encounter:

Multiple-choice
Resource interpretation
Case study application
Map skills
Extended-response (9-mark) questions

Paper Details

Basic Information

Paper Number:
Paper 1
Time Allowed:
90 minutes

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