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Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level
Monday 8 June 2026
Mark Scheme
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes) Paper
WGE04/01
(Results)
reference
Geography
International Advanced Level
UNIT 4: Researching Geography
You do not need any other materials. Total Marks
June 2026
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
•• Answer ONE question only.
Answer the question in the space provided
– there may be more space than you need. Pearson Edexcel International A Level in Geography
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•• The total mark for this paper is 60.
The quality of your written communication will be assessed in your response
4GE01/01
– you should take particular care with your spelling, punctuation and grammar, as well
as the clarity of expression.
Advice
• You are expected to write a report style essay with clear subsections and
referencing.
• You are advised to use the first page of the answer space on page 3 to plan your
answer.
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OPTION 1: Tectonic Activity and Hazards Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest
awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications including
1 Evaluate the extent to which magnitude is the most important factor in explaining academic, vocational, occupational and specific programmes for employers.
the impacts of tectonic disasters. For further information visit our qualifications websites at
(Total for Question 1 = 60 marks) or . Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details
on our contact us page at
OPTION 2: Feeding the World’s People
2 ‘The Green and Gene farming revolutions are the most successful strategies in
improving food security both locally and globally.’ Discuss. Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere
Pearson aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help
(Total for Question 2 = 60 marks)
everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of
learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been involved in
OPTION 3: Cultural Diversity: People and Landscapes
education for over 150 years, and by working across 70 countries, in 100 languages,
3 ‘In a globalised world, TNCs are the most serious threat to the survival of indigenous we have built an international reputation for our commitment to high standards and
cultures and cultural landscapes.’ Discuss.
raising achievement through innovation in education. Find out more about how we
(Total for Question 3 = 60 marks) can help you and your students at:
OPTION 4: Human Health and Disease
4 Evaluate the view that health risks always decrease as access to healthcare increases.
(Total for Question 4 = 60 marks)
June 2026
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Publication Code 4WGE1_01_2606_MS
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, General Marking Guidance
Indicate which question you are answering by marking a cross in the box . If you change your
mind, put a line through the box and then indicate your new question with a cross .
• All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the first
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• Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded for
Question 3 Question 4
what they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions.
You are advised to use this page to plan your answer and then begin your answer on
page 4. • Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their
perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
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• There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should be used
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• All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners should
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always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the mark scheme.
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response is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.
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• Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles by
................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................................................................................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited.
• When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme to a
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candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
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• Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it with an
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alternative response.
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Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level
Monday 8 June 2026
Mark Scheme
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes) Paper
WGE04/01
(Results)
reference
Geography
International Advanced Level
UNIT 4: Researching Geography
You do not need any other materials. Total Marks
June 2026
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
•• Answer ONE question only.
Answer the question in the space provided
– there may be more space than you need. Pearson Edexcel International A Level in Geography
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 60.
The quality of your written communication will be assessed in your response
4GE01/01
– you should take particular care with your spelling, punctuation and grammar, as well
as the clarity of expression.
Advice
• You are expected to write a report style essay with clear subsections and
referencing.
• You are advised to use the first page of the answer space on page 3 to plan your
answer.
Turn over
P79228A
P:1/1
Pearson Education Ltd. *P79228A0120*
, Answer ONE question only.
Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
It is essential that you use your own research to support your arguments.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
OPTION 1: Tectonic Activity and Hazards Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest
awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications including
1 Evaluate the extent to which magnitude is the most important factor in explaining academic, vocational, occupational and specific programmes for employers.
the impacts of tectonic disasters. For further information visit our qualifications websites at
(Total for Question 1 = 60 marks) or . Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details
on our contact us page at
OPTION 2: Feeding the World’s People
2 ‘The Green and Gene farming revolutions are the most successful strategies in
improving food security both locally and globally.’ Discuss. Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere
Pearson aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help
(Total for Question 2 = 60 marks)
everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of
learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been involved in
OPTION 3: Cultural Diversity: People and Landscapes
education for over 150 years, and by working across 70 countries, in 100 languages,
3 ‘In a globalised world, TNCs are the most serious threat to the survival of indigenous we have built an international reputation for our commitment to high standards and
cultures and cultural landscapes.’ Discuss.
raising achievement through innovation in education. Find out more about how we
(Total for Question 3 = 60 marks) can help you and your students at:
OPTION 4: Human Health and Disease
4 Evaluate the view that health risks always decrease as access to healthcare increases.
(Total for Question 4 = 60 marks)
June 2026
Question Paper Log Number P81598A
Publication Code 4WGE1_01_2606_MS
All the material in this publication is
Pearson Education Ltd
2
*P79228A0220*
, General Marking Guidance
Indicate which question you are answering by marking a cross in the box . If you change your
mind, put a line through the box and then indicate your new question with a cross .
• All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the first
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
Chosen question number: Question 1 Question 2 candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
• Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded for
Question 3 Question 4
what they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions.
You are advised to use this page to plan your answer and then begin your answer on
page 4. • Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their
perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................................................................................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should be used
................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................................................................................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . appropriately.
• All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners should
................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................................................................................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the mark scheme.
................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................................................................................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if the candidate’s
response is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.
................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................................................................................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles by
................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................................................................................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited.
• When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme to a
................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................................................................................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................................................................................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it with an
................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................................................................................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
alternative response.
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