Pearson Edexcel A-Level Geography Past Papers & Mark Schemes

Pearson Edexcel A-Level Geography (specification 9GE0) covers both physical and human geography across three examined papers and one independent investigation. The specification is built around the concept of dynamic landscapes and systems, examining how physical processes and human activities interact at local, national, and global scales. Paper 1: Dynamic Landscapes (2 hours 15 minutes, 105 marks, 30%) covers tectonic processes and hazards (earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunami), landscape systems (students choose between coastal landscapes or glaciated landscapes), the water cycle and water insecurity, and the carbon cycle and energy security. Questions require understanding of physical processes, the ability to interpret geographical data, and evaluation of management strategies. Paper 2: Dynamic Places (2 hours 15 minutes, 105 marks, 30%) covers globalisation, shaping places (regeneration or diverse places — students choose one), superpowers and global governance, and migration, identity and sovereignty. This paper demands engagement with contemporary geographical issues, including the impacts of globalisation on different communities and the geopolitics of international development. Paper 3: Physical Systems and Sustainability (2 hours 15 minutes, 70 marks, 20%) is a synoptic paper requiring students to draw on knowledge from across the specification. It includes a resource booklet provided in the exam, and questions test the ability to synthesise physical and human geography perspectives on issues such as climate change, resource management, and environmental sustainability. The Independent Investigation (coursework, 20%) is a 3,000-4,000 word research project on a topic of the student's choice, requiring primary data collection, analysis, and evaluation. This component rewards genuine fieldwork and independent geographical thinking. With 267 resources, this archive provides comprehensive practice across all paper types and topic combinations.