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Systems and processes: AQA A‑Level Geography questions

Every AQA A-Level Geography exam question on 3.1.2.2 Systems and processes, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q02.1

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    4 marks3.1.2.2 Systems and processes
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 02.1: Outline sources of sediment in hot deserts. [4 marks]

  2. Q02.4

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    20 marks3.1.2.2 Systems and processes3.1.2.3 Arid landscape development in contrasting settings
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 02.4: To what extent do you agree that weathering is the most important geomorphological process shaping desert landscapes? [20 marks]

  3. Q02.1

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    4 marks3.1.2.2 Systems and processes
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 02.1: Outline weathering processes in hot deserts. [4 marks]

  4. Q02.3

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    6 marks3.1.2.3 Arid landscape development in contrasting settings3.1.2.2 Systems and processes
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 02.3: Using Figures 4a, 4b, 4c and your own knowledge, assess the relative importance of physical and human factors contributing to the flash flooding events in this

  5. Q02.4

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    20 marks3.1.2.2 Systems and processes3.1.2.6 Case studies
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 02.4: With reference to a hot desert that you have studied, assess the relative importance of different sources of energy in landscape development. [20 marks]

  6. Q02.3

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    6 marks3.1.2.3 Arid landscape development in contrasting settings3.1.2.2 Systems and processes
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 02.3: Using Figure 4 and your own knowledge, assess the role of wind in the development of this landscape. [6 marks]

  7. Q02.1

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    4 marks3.1.2.2 Systems and processes
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 02.1: Outline the role of wind in the process of transport in hot deserts. [4 marks]
All 7 questions on Systems and processes, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q02.1 (4 marks): Outline sources of sediment in hot deserts. [4 marks]
  2. June 2025, Paper 1, Q02.4 (20 marks): To what extent do you agree that weathering is the most important geomorphological process shaping desert landscapes? [20 marks]
  3. June 2023, Paper 1, Q02.1 (4 marks): Outline weathering processes in hot deserts. [4 marks]
  4. June 2023, Paper 1, Q02.3 (6 marks): Using Figures 4a, 4b, 4c and your own knowledge, assess the relative importance of physical and human factors contributing to the flash flooding events in this
  5. June 2023, Paper 1, Q02.4 (20 marks): With reference to a hot desert that you have studied, assess the relative importance of different sources of energy in landscape development. [20 marks]
  6. June 2022, Paper 1, Q02.3 (6 marks): Using Figure 4 and your own knowledge, assess the role of wind in the development of this landscape. [6 marks]
  7. November 2021, Paper 1, Q02.1 (4 marks): Outline the role of wind in the process of transport in hot deserts. [4 marks]

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