Geography

Assessment

• Paper 1 (9GEO/01) 2 hours 15 minutes (30% of A Level) Tectonic Processes and hazards, Landscape systems, processes and change (Coastal Landscapes option), Water cycle and water insecurity, carbon cycle and energy insecurity, climate change futures. • Paper 2 (9GEO/02) 2 hours 15 minutes (30% of A Level) Globalisation, Shaping places (Regenerating places and diverse places), Superpowers and Global development and connections (Health, human rights and intervention option). • Paper 3 (9GEO/03) 2 hours 15 minutes (20% of A Level). Three synoptic themes within the compulsory content areas were explored. The synoptic investigation will be based on a geographical issue and rooted in two or more content areas. • Coursework: Independent Investigation (20% of A Level). This will be internally assessed and is where the student can investigate an issue or investigation.