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Geography
ecological wonders. Learners investigate the two contrasting ecosystems of tropical rainforests and polar
environments, exploring physical cycles and processes that make these ecosystems distinctive, the threats
posed to their existence and how humans are attempting to manage them for a more sustainable future.
Fieldwork and skills: There will be two days of fieldwork in preparation for the geography fieldwork element
of the exam. One day will focus on human fieldwork in an urban setting. One day will focus on physical
fieldwork in a natural environment. Presentation and analysis skills will be applied to the fieldwork data.
These skills will also be developed throughout the course in preparation for the resource booklet that forms
a key part of paper 3 below.
The following is the final assessment breakdown, comprising of three end of course exam papers.
(Component 01) Our Natural World
35% of the GCSE (9– This question paper has two sections:
1) • Section A: Questions on all individual topic areas (Global Hazards,
1 hour 15 minutes Changing Climate, Distinctive Landscapes and Sustaining Ecosystems)
Written paper • Section B: Physical Geography Fieldwork.
70 marks* There will be questions on all topics.
Learners answer all questions.
A separate Resource Booklet is provided with the question paper.
The unit is externally assessed.
Marks associated with geographical skills will be assessed within this
component.
*There will be 3 marks for Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPaG) included in
the marks for this component.
(Component 02) People and Society
35% of the GCSE (9– This question paper has two sections:
1) • Section A: Questions on all individual topic areas (Urban Futures, Dynamic
1 hour 15 minutes Development, UK in the 21st Century and Resource Reliance)
Written paper • Section B: Human Geography Fieldwork.
70 marks* There will be questions on all topics.
Learners answer all questions.
A separate Resource Booklet is provided with the question paper.
The unit is externally assessed.
Marks associated with geographical skills will be assessed within this component.
*There will be 3 marks for Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPaG) included in
the marks for this component.
(Component 03) Geographical Exploration
30% of the GCSE (9– This question paper has a series of questions focusing on synoptic assessment of
1) material from a range of topics across both Our Natural World (01) and People
1 hour 30 minutes and Society (02) and will feature a decision-making exercise.
Written paper Learners answer all questions.
60 marks* A separate Resource Booklet is provided with the question paper.
The unit is externally assessed.
Marks associated with geographical skills will be assessed within this component.
*There will be 3 marks for Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPaG) included in
the marks for this component.
Examination Board: OCR mwilliams@emmausmac.com
Head of department: Mr M Williams
