A-level Geography/AS AQA Geography

AQA Geography Specification A

Geomophology Hydrology Climatology

AQA GCE Geography Specification

Introduction

AS of January 2009 and subsequent examinations, the new syllabus applies, see: specification.

The AS comprises two papers,

• Unit 1: Physical and Human Geography (70% of AS, 35% of A-Level)
• Unit 2: Geographical Skills (30% of AS, 15% of A-Level)

The A2 comprises two papers,

• Unit 3: Contemporary Geographical Issues (60% of A2, 30% of A-Level)
• Unit 4A: Geographical Fieldwork Investigation OR Unit 4B: Geographical Issue Evaluation (each worth 40% of A2, 20% of A-Level)

Physical and Human Geography

Core

• Physical, Rivers, floods and management
• Human, Population change

Optional Physical

• Cold environments
• Coastal environments
• Hot desert environments and their margins

Optional Human

• Food supply issues
• Energy issues
• Health issues

Past Papers

Unit 1

Sample Questions:

• Question Paper

Specimen Paper:

• Question Paper
• Mark Scheme