Geography

Details of exam

You will be sitting an examination of one hour.

The question paper will have short answers, matching exercises, definitions, filling in the gaps and other similar question types.

You will also be tested on your Application of skills and knowledge and you may be asked questions on:

Interpreting maps • Using symbols • Using scale • Using grid references (4 and 6 figure) • Drawing a cross section

Interpreting graphs or forms of data presentation • Describing trends on graphs • Identifying clustering or patterns of distribution

Interpreting geographical information from photographs or sketches • You should be able to describe physical or human geographical features • You should be able to explain why a location might have certain features and how this might affect people living there

You will also be tested on your Skills of Analysis • You should be able to compare different locations/ views/ responses/ effects • You should be able to rank and justify the importance of factors in different geographical case studies

You will also be tested on your Evaluation skills • You will be able to weigh up the arguments to an issue and give reasons for your decision

Topics to revise

You will need to revise the following topics: • The Challenge of Resource Management - Food, Water and Energy with focus on Energy (see the personal checklist) • The Challenge of Natural Hazards (see the personal checklist) • The Challenge of Urban Environments (see the personal checklist)

You should have Knowledge Organisers for these 3 topics. They are also on the DLS.

Use the padlet QR codes to access all resources and activity sheets

Challenge of Natural Hazards Challenge of Resource Management Challenge of Urban Areas

Topics to revise

Try some quizzes:

The Challenge of Natural Hazards:

Hazards: https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/93565660-fa1c-4bf2-8da1-6bad92f4d137

Weather hazards: https://create.kahoot.it/details/uk-weather-hazards-aqa/3bde5544-20e9-4cf9-908a-91b1e1ef9480

Global atmospheric systems and tropical storms: https://create.kahoot.it/details/weather-hazards-global-atmospheric-circulation-and-tropical-storms-aqa/5375e924-a1d64b85-b0e4-dd85c49f195b

Tectonic Hazards: https://create.kahoot.it/details/tectonic-hazards-aqa-gcse-geography/8d0377f4-aa4d-4b8d-840f-4f684d91fe3e

Climate Change: https://create.kahoot.it/details/climate-change-aqa/ae30805e-c9be-42b2-9750-2f3ddc362a37

Other tips

• Use flashcards to learn key geography terms. Geography has quite a lot of special terminology that it is important to get clear in your head. A good way to learn and remember terms and words is by using flashcards. Write one term onto a small piece of card or paper, with the definition and brief explanation written on the other side. Once you have the cards then pick one at random and try to remember what it means, checking the back if you can’t. Once you have done this a few times you will find you can remember a lot more than before.

• Try an online practice test. You can test some of your knowledge about geography and maps on certain websites (some have been listed above).

• Apply effective studying methods. If some of the techniques are working for you better than others, then you might want to focus more time on those ones. By finding the ones that work best for you, you can make studying an easier time.

• Take breaks. Be sure to take a five minute break every twenty minutes so that you don't exhaust yourself. In these short breaks stand up and move around a bit to release some tension and get your blood moving around more. Don’t take really long breaks, you could lose your flow and find it harder to get back to work.

• Test each other’s knowledge. One of the big advantages of studying in a group is that you can test each other and see where you have gaps. You can do this by using the flashcards you prepared. 

• Ask someone to test you. By reviewing what you have studied with another person, you will be able to see how much you know.

• Review your notes and flashcards. Go over the information that you have studied, highlighting facts that you know as you go.