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Ecosystems and processes: AQA A‑Level Geography questions

Every AQA A-Level Geography exam question on 3.1.6.2 Ecosystems and processes, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q06.1

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    4 marks3.1.6.2 Ecosystems and processes
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 06.1: Outline the concept of climatic climax. [4 marks]

  2. Q06.3

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    9 marks3.1.6.2 Ecosystems and processes3.1.6.4 Ecosystems in the British Isles over time
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 06.3: Using Figure 12 and your own knowledge, assess impacts of human activity on the cycling of nutrients in a temperate deciduous woodland. [9 marks]

  3. Q06.1

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    4 marks3.1.6.2 Ecosystems and processes
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 06.1: Outline processes involved in mineral nutrient cycling in an ecosystem. [4 marks]

  4. Q06.3

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    9 marks3.1.6.2 Ecosystems and processes
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 06.3: Using Figure 12 and your own knowledge, assess the potential impact of human activity on this food web. [9 marks]

  5. Q06.1

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    4 marks3.1.6.2 Ecosystems and processes
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 06.1: Outline the concept of net primary production. [4 marks]

  6. Q06.1

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    4 marks3.1.6.2 Ecosystems and processes
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 06.1: Outline the concept of climatic climax in vegetation succession. [4 marks]
All 6 questions on Ecosystems and processes, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q06.1 (4 marks): Outline the concept of climatic climax. [4 marks]
  2. June 2025, Paper 1, Q06.3 (9 marks): Using Figure 12 and your own knowledge, assess impacts of human activity on the cycling of nutrients in a temperate deciduous woodland. [9 marks]
  3. June 2024, Paper 1, Q06.1 (4 marks): Outline processes involved in mineral nutrient cycling in an ecosystem. [4 marks]
  4. June 2024, Paper 1, Q06.3 (9 marks): Using Figure 12 and your own knowledge, assess the potential impact of human activity on this food web. [9 marks]
  5. June 2023, Paper 1, Q06.1 (4 marks): Outline the concept of net primary production. [4 marks]
  6. June 2022, Paper 1, Q06.1 (4 marks): Outline the concept of climatic climax in vegetation succession. [4 marks]

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