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Deserts as natural systems: AQA A‑Level Geography questions

Every AQA A-Level Geography exam question on 3.1.2.1 Deserts as natural systems, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q02.2

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    6 marks3.1.2.1 Deserts as natural systems3.1.2.5 Quantitative and qualitative skills
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 02.2: Using Figure 3, analyse the relationship between annual precipitation and temperature in central Chile. [6 marks]

  2. Q02.1

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    4 marks3.1.2.1 Deserts as natural systems
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 02.1: Outline the sources of water in deserts. [4 marks]

  3. Q02.2

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    6 marks3.1.2.1 Deserts as natural systems
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 02.2: Analyse the extent of the relationships shown in Figure 3a and Figure 3b. [6 marks]

  4. Q02.4

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    20 marks3.1.2.4 Desertification3.1.2.1 Deserts as natural systems
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 02.4: How far can an understanding of systems in physical geography help to mitigate against the expansion of deserts into semi-arid areas? [20 marks]

  5. Q02.2

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    6 marks3.1.2.1 Deserts as natural systems
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 02.2: Analyse the data shown in Figure 3a and Figure 3b. [6 marks]

  6. Q02.4

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    20 marks3.1.2.4 Desertification3.1.2.1 Deserts as natural systems
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 02.4: To what extent can an understanding of feedback systems help to reduce the problem of desertification? [20 marks]

  7. Q02.1

    November 2020 · Paper 1

    4 marks3.1.2.1 Deserts as natural systems
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    November 2020 Paper 1, question 02.1: Outline the role of cold ocean currents as a cause of aridity. [4 marks]
All 7 questions on Deserts as natural systems, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q02.2 (6 marks): Using Figure 3, analyse the relationship between annual precipitation and temperature in central Chile. [6 marks]
  2. June 2022, Paper 1, Q02.1 (4 marks): Outline the sources of water in deserts. [4 marks]
  3. June 2022, Paper 1, Q02.2 (6 marks): Analyse the extent of the relationships shown in Figure 3a and Figure 3b. [6 marks]
  4. June 2022, Paper 1, Q02.4 (20 marks): How far can an understanding of systems in physical geography help to mitigate against the expansion of deserts into semi-arid areas? [20 marks]
  5. November 2021, Paper 1, Q02.2 (6 marks): Analyse the data shown in Figure 3a and Figure 3b. [6 marks]
  6. November 2021, Paper 1, Q02.4 (20 marks): To what extent can an understanding of feedback systems help to reduce the problem of desertification? [20 marks]
  7. November 2020, Paper 1, Q02.1 (4 marks): Outline the role of cold ocean currents as a cause of aridity. [4 marks]

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