Geography

Assessment

Edexcel A-Level Geography consists of three externally examined papers and one coursework component. Paper 1 - Physical Geography Written examination: 2 hours 15 Mins. 30% of final A-Level. • Tectonic Processes and Hazards • Coastal landscapes • The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity • The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security Paper 2 - Human Geography Written examination: 2 hours 15 Mins. 30% of final A-Level. • Globalisation • Shaping Places • Superpowers • Global Development and Connections Paper 3 - Synoptic Paper Written examination: 1 hour 45 Mins. 20% of final A-Level This paper draws synoptically on content taken from compulsory parts of the course.