2025 Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE Geography Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 1: Dynamic Landscapes Combined Question Paper and Marking Scheme
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Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 8GE0/01
Geography
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 1: Dynamic Landscapes
You must have: Total Marks
Resource Booklet (enclosed)
Calculator, ruler
Instructions
•• Fill
Use black ink or ball-point pen.
in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
•• Answer Question 1 in Section A and EITHER Section B OR Section C.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
• Any calculations must show all stages of working out and a clear answer.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 90.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• Calculators may be used.
Advice
•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Check your answers if you have time at the end.
Turn over
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SECTION A
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Tectonic Processes and Hazards
Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
You must use the Resource Booklet provided.
1 (a) Study Figures 1a and 1b in the Resource Booklet.
(i) Identify the type of plate margin shown at Y in Figure 1a.
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(ii) Describe the plate movement shown in Figure 1a and Figure 1b.
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(iii) Suggest one way plate tectonic theory helps explain the changing position of
the plates shown in Figure 1a and Figure 1b.
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, (b) For a named location, explain two reasons it can be considered a multiple hazard
zone.
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, (c) Explain how the Pressure and Release (PAR) model helps to explain vulnerability
to hazards.
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PAPER 1: Dynamic Landscapes Combined Question Paper and Marking Scheme
Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 8GE0/01
Geography
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 1: Dynamic Landscapes
You must have: Total Marks
Resource Booklet (enclosed)
Calculator, ruler
Instructions
•• Fill
Use black ink or ball-point pen.
in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
•• Answer Question 1 in Section A and EITHER Section B OR Section C.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
• Any calculations must show all stages of working out and a clear answer.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 90.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• Calculators may be used.
Advice
•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Check your answers if you have time at the end.
Turn over
P72990A
©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
Y:1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1
, Answer Section A and EITHER Section B OR Section C.
SECTION A
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
Tectonic Processes and Hazards
Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
You must use the Resource Booklet provided.
1 (a) Study Figures 1a and 1b in the Resource Booklet.
(i) Identify the type of plate margin shown at Y in Figure 1a.
(1)
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(ii) Describe the plate movement shown in Figure 1a and Figure 1b.
(2)
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(iii) Suggest one way plate tectonic theory helps explain the changing position of
the plates shown in Figure 1a and Figure 1b.
(3)
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, (b) For a named location, explain two reasons it can be considered a multiple hazard
zone.
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Named location:
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, (c) Explain how the Pressure and Release (PAR) model helps to explain vulnerability
to hazards.
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