GCSE Geography Syllabus

Paper One [40% of the total marks]
People and the Natural Environment
Section A: Geographical skills
Section B: Answer three questions from:
  1. Tectonic Activity
  2. Rocks and Landscapes
  3. River Landscapes
  4. Glacial Landscapes
  5. Coastal Landscapes
  6. Weather and Climate
  7. Ecosystems

Paper Two [35% of the total marks]

People and the Human Environment

Three structured questions to be answered:

One from:

    1. Population
    2. Settlement

One from:

    1. Agriculture
    2. Industry

One from:

  1. Managing Resources
  2. Development

Coursework [25% of the total marks]

Coursework of approx 2500 words based on a fieldwork investigation at a local/small scale.