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Plate tectonics: AQA A‑Level Geography questions

Every AQA A-Level Geography exam question on 3.1.5.2 Plate tectonics, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q05.1

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    4 marks3.1.5.2 Plate tectonics
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 05.1: Outline processes involved in the formation of island arcs. [4 marks]

  2. Q04.2

    June 2025 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark3.1.5.2 Plate tectonics
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    June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 04.2: What is an island arc? [1 mark]

  3. Q05.1

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    4 marks3.1.5.2 Plate tectonics
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 05.1: Outline processes involved in the formation of ocean ridges. [4 marks]

  4. Q04.3

    June 2024 · AS Paper 1

    3 marks3.1.5.2 Plate tectonics
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    June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 04.3: Outline characteristics of young fold mountains. [3 marks]

  5. Q04.2

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark3.1.5.2 Plate tectonics
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 04.2: Which of the following describes magma plumes? [1 mark]

  6. Q04.1

    June 2022 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark3.1.5.2 Plate tectonics
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    June 2022 AS Paper 1, question 04.1: Which of the following summarises the process of slab pull? [1 mark]

  7. Q04.3

    June 2022 · AS Paper 1

    3 marks3.1.5.2 Plate tectonics
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    June 2022 AS Paper 1, question 04.3: Summarise the formation of rift valleys. [3 marks]

  8. Q04.5

    June 2022 · AS Paper 1

    9 marks3.1.5.3 Volcanic hazards3.1.5.2 Plate tectonics
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    June 2022 AS Paper 1, question 04.5: Assess the extent to which the frequency and magnitude of volcanic activity is more predictable at some plate margins than others. [9 marks]

  9. Q05.5

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    20 marks3.1.5.2 Plate tectonics
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 05.5: To what extent does plate tectonic theory help in understanding the development of landforms associated with plate movement? [20 marks]

  10. Q04.6

    November 2020 · AS Paper 1

    20 marks3.1.5.4 Seismic hazards3.1.5.2 Plate tectonics
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    November 2020 AS Paper 1, question 04.6: Assess the extent to which the nature of plate margins determines the impacts of earthquake events. [20 marks]
All 10 questions on Plate tectonics, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q05.1 (4 marks): Outline processes involved in the formation of island arcs. [4 marks]
  2. June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q04.2 (1 mark): What is an island arc? [1 mark]
  3. June 2024, Paper 1, Q05.1 (4 marks): Outline processes involved in the formation of ocean ridges. [4 marks]
  4. June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q04.3 (3 marks): Outline characteristics of young fold mountains. [3 marks]
  5. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q04.2 (1 mark): Which of the following describes magma plumes? [1 mark]
  6. June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q04.1 (1 mark): Which of the following summarises the process of slab pull? [1 mark]
  7. June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q04.3 (3 marks): Summarise the formation of rift valleys. [3 marks]
  8. June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q04.5 (9 marks): Assess the extent to which the frequency and magnitude of volcanic activity is more predictable at some plate margins than others. [9 marks]
  9. November 2021, Paper 1, Q05.5 (20 marks): To what extent does plate tectonic theory help in understanding the development of landforms associated with plate movement? [20 marks]
  10. November 2020, AS Paper 1, Q04.6 (20 marks): Assess the extent to which the nature of plate margins determines the impacts of earthquake events. [20 marks]

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