Geography

Assessment

The course is comprised of three components: • Physical Geography – topics covered include water and carbon cycles, glacial systems and landscapes, and hazards. Assessment is via short answers and extended prose. The unit is worth 40% and assessed by exam. • Human Geography – topics covered include global systems and global governance, changing places, and resource security. Assessment is via short answers and extended prose. The unit is worth 40% and assessed by exam. • Geographical Investigation – you will carry out an individual investigation based on a question or issue defined and developed by you with teacher support. Your investigation includes data collected in the field and can relate to any part of our course content. This unit is worth 20% and assessed by a written project/ geographical investigation, marked by teachers and moderated by the Board.