AQA_2024: AS Geography - Paper 1
Physical Geography and People and the Environment.
(Merged Question Paper and Marking Scheme)
Please write clearly in block capitals.
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Surname
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AS
GEOGRAPHY
Paper 1 Physical geography and people and the environment
Tuesday 14 May 2024 Afternoon Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
Materials For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have:
a pencil
Section Mark
a rubber
a ruler. A
You may use a calculator.
B
Instructions
Use black ink or black ball-point pen. TOTAL
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
Answer either Question 1 or Question 2 or Question 3 in Section A.
Answer either Question 4 or Question 5 in Section B.
You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the box around each
page or on blank pages.
If you need additional extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of this book.
Write the question number against your answer(s).
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
The total number of marks available for this paper is 80.
,For AS Geography Paper 1: Physical Geography and People and the Environment, focus on the following
key areas:
1. Physical Geography:
Coastal Systems and Landscapes: Understand key coastal processes (erosion, transportation,
deposition), landforms (e.g., cliffs, beaches, spits), and management strategies (e.g., sea walls,
groynes).
Glacial Systems and Landscapes: Be familiar with glacial processes (erosion and deposition) and
landforms (e.g., valleys, moraines, eskers). Understand the causes and impacts of glacial retreat and the
implications of climate change on glaciers.
Water and Carbon Cycles: Focus on the processes in the water cycle (e.g., precipitation, infiltration)
and the carbon cycle (e.g., photosynthesis, respiration). Understand the importance of these cycles in
regulating climate and ecosystems.
Hazards: Study different types of hazards (e.g., earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, floods, and
droughts), their causes, impacts, and management strategies. Understand the risk assessment and
mitigation strategies for these hazards.
Ecosystems and Biodiversity: Know how ecosystems function, the factors that affect biodiversity, and
the impacts of human activity (e.g., deforestation, urbanization) on ecosystems.
2. People and the Environment:
Population and Resources: Understand how population growth impacts resources such as water, food,
and energy. Study sustainable development practices and the challenges of resource management.
Human Impacts on the Environment: Be able to evaluate the consequences of human activities (e.g.,
agriculture, industry, urbanization) on the environment, including pollution, climate change, and loss of
biodiversity.
Sustainable Management: Focus on strategies for managing resources and mitigating environmental
damage (e.g., sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, conservation efforts).
3. Key Skills:
Diagrams and Maps: Be able to interpret and draw diagrams (e.g., erosion processes, water cycle), and
interpret maps (e.g., topographic maps, population density maps).
Case Studies: Revise specific case studies related to physical geography (e.g., coastal erosion in the
Holderness Coast, glacial retreat in the Alps) and human-environment interactions (e.g., deforestation in
the Amazon, water scarcity in Sub-Saharan Africa).
4. Exam Strategy:
Short Answer Questions: Focus on concise, factual answers. Use technical terms accurately and be
specific in your responses.
Extended Response Questions: For longer questions, structure your answer with an introduction,
analysis, and conclusion. Support your arguments with examples and case studies.
Time Management: Practice answering questions under timed conditions to ensure you can manage
your time effectively during the exam.
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Only one answer per question is allowed.
For the multiple-choice questions, completely fill in the circle alongside the appropriate answer.
CORRECT METHOD WRONG METHODS
If you want to change your answer you must cross out your original answer as shown.
If you wish to return to an answer previously crossed out, ring the answer you now wish to
select as shown.
Section A
Answer one question in this section.
Answer either Question 1 or Question 2 or Question 3.
Question 1 Water and carbon cycles
0 1 . 1 Which of the following describes a cause of precipitation?
[1 mark]
A As air rises from the Earth’s surface due to convection, it warms as it
gets higher and changes state from liquid to ice.
B At a cold front, warmer, less dense air is forced to sink under denser,
colder air leading to cloud formation along the front.
C When air is forced to rise over hills it cools, water vapour condenses
forming clouds and water then falls to the surface of the Earth.
D When the humidity of the air decreases, it means more liquid water can
change state and become water vapour.
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0 1 . 2 In the carbon cycle, what is respiration?
[1 mark]
A A transfer of carbon from a solid state to a gaseous state, when
combined with oxygen during combustion of organic material.
B Animal and plant cells use oxygen to free energy from stored
carbohydrates, releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
C As organic material decomposes and is broken down, carbon is
returned to the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.
D Where plants use solar energy to combine carbon dioxide from the
atmosphere with water and release oxygen as a by-product.
0 1 . 3 Outline impacts of wildfires on major stores of carbon.
[3 marks]
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Physical Geography and People and the Environment.
(Merged Question Paper and Marking Scheme)
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
AS
GEOGRAPHY
Paper 1 Physical geography and people and the environment
Tuesday 14 May 2024 Afternoon Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
Materials For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have:
a pencil
Section Mark
a rubber
a ruler. A
You may use a calculator.
B
Instructions
Use black ink or black ball-point pen. TOTAL
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
Answer either Question 1 or Question 2 or Question 3 in Section A.
Answer either Question 4 or Question 5 in Section B.
You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the box around each
page or on blank pages.
If you need additional extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of this book.
Write the question number against your answer(s).
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
The total number of marks available for this paper is 80.
,For AS Geography Paper 1: Physical Geography and People and the Environment, focus on the following
key areas:
1. Physical Geography:
Coastal Systems and Landscapes: Understand key coastal processes (erosion, transportation,
deposition), landforms (e.g., cliffs, beaches, spits), and management strategies (e.g., sea walls,
groynes).
Glacial Systems and Landscapes: Be familiar with glacial processes (erosion and deposition) and
landforms (e.g., valleys, moraines, eskers). Understand the causes and impacts of glacial retreat and the
implications of climate change on glaciers.
Water and Carbon Cycles: Focus on the processes in the water cycle (e.g., precipitation, infiltration)
and the carbon cycle (e.g., photosynthesis, respiration). Understand the importance of these cycles in
regulating climate and ecosystems.
Hazards: Study different types of hazards (e.g., earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, floods, and
droughts), their causes, impacts, and management strategies. Understand the risk assessment and
mitigation strategies for these hazards.
Ecosystems and Biodiversity: Know how ecosystems function, the factors that affect biodiversity, and
the impacts of human activity (e.g., deforestation, urbanization) on ecosystems.
2. People and the Environment:
Population and Resources: Understand how population growth impacts resources such as water, food,
and energy. Study sustainable development practices and the challenges of resource management.
Human Impacts on the Environment: Be able to evaluate the consequences of human activities (e.g.,
agriculture, industry, urbanization) on the environment, including pollution, climate change, and loss of
biodiversity.
Sustainable Management: Focus on strategies for managing resources and mitigating environmental
damage (e.g., sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, conservation efforts).
3. Key Skills:
Diagrams and Maps: Be able to interpret and draw diagrams (e.g., erosion processes, water cycle), and
interpret maps (e.g., topographic maps, population density maps).
Case Studies: Revise specific case studies related to physical geography (e.g., coastal erosion in the
Holderness Coast, glacial retreat in the Alps) and human-environment interactions (e.g., deforestation in
the Amazon, water scarcity in Sub-Saharan Africa).
4. Exam Strategy:
Short Answer Questions: Focus on concise, factual answers. Use technical terms accurately and be
specific in your responses.
Extended Response Questions: For longer questions, structure your answer with an introduction,
analysis, and conclusion. Support your arguments with examples and case studies.
Time Management: Practice answering questions under timed conditions to ensure you can manage
your time effectively during the exam.
G/KL/Jun24/G4001/E4 7036/1
, 2
Do not write
outside the
box
Only one answer per question is allowed.
For the multiple-choice questions, completely fill in the circle alongside the appropriate answer.
CORRECT METHOD WRONG METHODS
If you want to change your answer you must cross out your original answer as shown.
If you wish to return to an answer previously crossed out, ring the answer you now wish to
select as shown.
Section A
Answer one question in this section.
Answer either Question 1 or Question 2 or Question 3.
Question 1 Water and carbon cycles
0 1 . 1 Which of the following describes a cause of precipitation?
[1 mark]
A As air rises from the Earth’s surface due to convection, it warms as it
gets higher and changes state from liquid to ice.
B At a cold front, warmer, less dense air is forced to sink under denser,
colder air leading to cloud formation along the front.
C When air is forced to rise over hills it cools, water vapour condenses
forming clouds and water then falls to the surface of the Earth.
D When the humidity of the air decreases, it means more liquid water can
change state and become water vapour.
G/Jun24/7036/1
, 3
Do not write
outside the
box
0 1 . 2 In the carbon cycle, what is respiration?
[1 mark]
A A transfer of carbon from a solid state to a gaseous state, when
combined with oxygen during combustion of organic material.
B Animal and plant cells use oxygen to free energy from stored
carbohydrates, releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
C As organic material decomposes and is broken down, carbon is
returned to the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.
D Where plants use solar energy to combine carbon dioxide from the
atmosphere with water and release oxygen as a by-product.
0 1 . 3 Outline impacts of wildfires on major stores of carbon.
[3 marks]
Question 1 continues on the next page
Turn over ▶
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