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Edexcel GCSE Geography A
Paper 1

Edexcel GCSE Geography A · 1GA0

Edexcel GCSE Geography A Paper 1

The Physical Environment

Length: 1 hour 45 minutes
Marks: 94
Weighting: 37.5% of the GCSE

From the Edexcel specification (opens in a new tab), Issue 5, PDF page 7.

1 section · 48 revision notes · 7 past papers

What’s on Paper 1

Component 1 The Physical Environment

Changing Landscapes of the UK · Weather Hazards and Climate Change · Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Management48 notes

Topic 1 Changing Landscapes of the UK

1.1 Geological Variations in the UK Free
1.2

Paper 1 past papers

June 2024 01
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Paper 2 Paper 3

Processes Shaping UK Landscapes

3 notes

Physical Processes Shaping Landscapes Pro
Human Activity and Landscape Change Pro
Map Skills and Geological Interpretation Pro

1.3 Coastal Physical Processes Pro

1.4 Coastal Landforms Pro

1.5 Human Impact on Coasts Pro

1.6 Case Study: Coastal Landscape 3 notes

Location and Formation of a Coastal Landscape Pro
Geology, Landforms and Erosion Rates Pro
Human Intervention in Coastal Landscapes Pro

1.7 River Physical Processes 3 notes

River Physical Processes Pro
River Profiles and Downstream Changes Pro
Influence of Weather and Climate on Rivers Pro

1.8 River Landforms Pro

1.9 Human Impact on Rivers Pro

1.10 Case Study: River Landscape 3 notes

Location and Formation of a UK River Landscape Pro
Investigating Rivers Using Maps and GIS Pro
Storm Hydrographs Pro

1.11 Glacial Processes Pro

1.12 Glacial Landforms Pro

1.13 Human Impact on Glaciated Landscapes Pro

1.14 Case Study: Glaciated Landscape 3 notes

Location, Formation and Climate of a Glaciated Landscape Pro
Identifying Glaciated Landforms on OS Maps Pro
Human Intervention and GIS Pro

Topic 2 Weather Hazards and Climate Change

2.1 Global Atmospheric Circulation Pro
2.2 Natural Climate Change Pro
2.3 Anthropogenic Climate Change Pro
2.4 UK Climate Characteristics Pro
2.5 Tropical Cyclone Formation Pro
2.6 Impacts and Responses to Tropical Cyclones 3 notes
2.7 Causes of Drought Pro
2.8 Impacts and Responses to Drought 3 notes

Topic 3 Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Management

3.1 Global Ecosystem Distribution 2 notes
- Global Distribution and Factors Affecting Biomes Pro
- Characteristics and Climate of Major Ecosystems Pro
3.2 Importance of the Biosphere Pro
3.3 UK Ecosystems Pro
3.4 Tropical Rainforest Features Pro
3.5 Rainforest Management and Threats 3 notes
3.6 Deciduous Woodland Features Pro
3.7 Deciduous Woodland Management 3 notes

The Physical Environment overview

June 2023 01
Question paper Mark scheme

All Edexcel GCSE Geography A past papers

Sustainable Management and Case Study of Deciduous Woodlands