Geography

Assessment

3 examined units at the end of year 13 and an independent investigation. Brief details shown below: Paper 1 Dynamic Landscapes and Physical Systems •Tectonic Processes and Hazards •Landscape Systems, Processes and Change •The water cycle and water insecurity •The Carbon cycle and energy security 2 hours and 15 minutes 30% Paper 2 Dynamic Places, human systems and geopolitics •Globalization •Regenerating Places •Superpowers •Migration, Identity and Sovereignty 2 hours and 15 minutes 30% Paper 3 •Synoptic Investigation of contemporary geographical issue 2 hours and 15 minutes 20% Independent Investigation* •Student defined question or issue for investigation relating to any content of spec •Investigation will incorporate fieldwork and own research Written report of 3000-4000 words 20%