Geography

    AQA
    GCSE

    Specification: 8035

    Geography examines the physical world and human interactions with it. You'll study natural hazards, ecosystems, urban environments and global development while developing fieldwork and data analysis skills.

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    Topics

    22

    Objectives

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    Key Features

    • Conduct geographical fieldwork
    • Analyse maps and data
    • Understand global challenges
    • Evaluate sustainability solutions

    Assessment Objectives

    AO1
    15%

    Demonstrate knowledge of locations, places, processes, environments and different scales.

    AO2
    25%

    Demonstrate geographical understanding of concepts and how they are used in relation to places, environments and processes, and the inter-relationships between places, environments and processes.

    AO3
    25%

    Apply knowledge and understanding to interpret, analyse and evaluate geographical information and issues and to make judgements.

    AO4
    25%

    Select, adapt and use a variety of skills and techniques to investigate questions and issues and communicate findings.

    What Gets Top Grades

    A*/Grade 9

    Knowledge & Understanding

    Demonstrates comprehensive and accurate knowledge

    • Uses correct subject-specific terminology
    • Shows detailed understanding of concepts
    • Makes accurate connections between topics
    • Demonstrates depth beyond surface-level knowledge

    Application

    Applies knowledge effectively to new contexts

    • Selects relevant knowledge for the question
    • Adapts understanding to unfamiliar scenarios
    • Uses examples appropriately
    • Shows awareness of context

    Analysis & Evaluation

    Develops sophisticated analytical arguments

    • Constructs logical chains of reasoning
    • Considers multiple perspectives
    • Weighs evidence to reach justified conclusions
    • Acknowledges limitations and nuances

    Key Command Words

    AQA
    State
    1 mark

    Give a single fact or term

    Identify
    1 mark

    Name, select, or recognise

    Outline
    2 marks

    Set out main features briefly

    Describe
    2-4 marks

    Give an account of what something is like or what happens

    Explain
    3-6 marks

    Give reasons with developed cause→effect chains

    Compare
    2-4 marks

    State similarities AND differences (both required)

    Analyse
    6-9 marks

    Examine in detail showing cause→effect→consequence chains

    Evaluate
    6-12 marks

    Weigh up BOTH sides, reach JUSTIFIED conclusion

    Assess
    6-12 marks

    Make judgments about importance with justification

    Calculate
    2-4 marks

    Show formula→substitution→calculation→answer with units

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