Geography

Assessment

Paper 1: Physical Geography Written exam 2 hours 30 minutes 96 marks 40% of A2 Paper 2: Human Geography Written exam 2 hours 30 minutes 96 marks 40% of A2 Both Papers 1 and 2 will be tested by 4, 6, 9 and 20 mark questions (requiring extended writing) Paper 3: Geographical Investigation 3000-4,000 words 60 marks 20% of A2 Marked by teachers, moderated by external examiners. This is an opportunity to do well without the pressure of an exam. Recent topics have included carbon content of trees, infiltration, gentrification, environmental quality, quality of life, beach profiles, sand dune succession and changes in town centres.