Pearson Edexcel • Geography 2016

Pearson Edexcel A-Level Geography - 2 A* quality 12 markers on globalisation. Both received 11/12. First question is on the global shift and whether it led to more social benefits than social costs Second question is on importance of ICT on the growth of globalisation

A-Level Geography NEA (independent investigation) awarded 69/70. Compares quality of life between an urban area (Acton, London) and a rural town (Keswick, Lake District) across environment, crime perception, services and living conditions. Includes complete methodology with sampling strategies, justifications, limitations and ethics, plus data presentation, analysis, conclusion and evaluation — ideal as a model for structuring your own NEA. The single lost mark was due to minor formatting slip...

Full-mark (8/8) model essay for Edexcel A-Level Geography Topic 2A: Glaciated Landscapes and Change, answering "Explain the significance of the contribution of glacial meltwater to the formation of glaciated landscapes." Includes an examiner-style guidance box on structure and named examples (Carstairs Kames, Skeiðarársandur). Written by me for my A-Level in 2024, marked by my teacher and improved to full marks following feedback and remark. NO AI was used to write this essay.

Full-mark (8/8) model essay for Edexcel A-Level Geography Topic 2A: Glaciated Landscapes and Change, answering "Explain how upland glacial landforms can be used to study former ice extent and movement." Includes an examiner-style guidance box on using named small-scale features and writing a reasoned conclusion. Covers corries, striations, chattermarks and terminal moraines. Written by me for my A-Level in 2024, marked by my teacher and improved to full marks following their feedba...

Full-mark (8/8) model essay for Edexcel A-Level Geography Topic 2A: Glaciated Landscapes and Change, answering "Explain how natural factors can lead to climate change and glaciation." Includes an examiner-style guidance box on terminology and building clear chains of reasoning. Covers axial tilt, eccentricity and sunspot cycles including specific examples. Written by me for my A-Level in 2024 and marked full marks by teacher. NO AI was used to write this essay.

Full-mark (6/6) model essay for Edexcel A-Level Geography Topic 2A: Glaciated Landscapes and Change, answering "Explain 2 ways in which periglacial processes have contributed to upland landscapes." Includes an examiner-style guidance box on terminology and building complete step-by-step sequences. Covers closed-system pingo formation and nivation hollows. Written by me for my A-Level in 2024 and marked full marks by my teacher. NO AI was used to write this essay.

Full-mark (8/8) model essay for Edexcel A-Level Geography Topic 2A: Glaciated Landscapes and Change, answering "Explain the different factors that influence the rate of glacial movement." Includes an examiner-style guidance box on structure and key terminology (mass balance, pressure melting point, basal sliding). Covers altitude, glacier mass and ice temperature. Written by me for my A-Level in 2024, marked by my teacher and improved to full marks following their feedback and rema...

Full-mark (20/20) model essay for Edexcel A-Level Geography Topic 2A: Glaciated Landscapes and Change, answering "Evaluate the view that glaciated and periglaciated landscapes have a greater value globally than locally." Includes an examiner-style guidance box explaining how to structure the answer, make synoptic links and use evaluative criteria to reach Level 4. Covers tundra biodiversity, permafrost, HEP and the albedo effect. Written by me for my A-Level sat in 2024, marked by ...

7 summary mind-maps (one per enquiry question for tectonics and coasts topics) made according to the A-level Edexcel geography 2016 specification. Includes key concepts, definitions and case studies. (Note: it is a brief overview of all key points but more in-depth information would be required to achieve the top grades.) For tectonics mind-maps, there is: - EQ1: Why are some locations more at risk from tectonic hazards? - EQ2: Why do some tectonic hazards develop into disasters? - EQ3: Ho...

Detailed, but well summarised notes covering the third unit of the physical geography course. Information is neatly arranged for clarity, and uses tables to organise notes in terms of potential exam question responses. Information taken solely from these pages: