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Urban drainage: AQA A‑Level Geography questions

Every AQA A-Level Geography exam question on 3.2.3.5 Urban drainage, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q05.6

    June 2025 · AS Paper 1

    20 marks3.2.3.5 Urban drainage
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    June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 05.6: ‘Urban areas have a significant impact on the urban water cycle.’ To what extent do you agree with this statement? [20 marks]

  2. Q03.4

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    9 marks3.2.3.5 Urban drainage
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 03.4: Evaluate the use of sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) as a strategy to manage water movement through urban catchments. [9 marks]

  3. Q05.1

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark3.2.3.5 Urban drainage
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 05.1: Which of the following describes river restoration? [1 mark]

  4. Q03.2

    June 2022 · Paper 2

    6 marks3.2.3.5 Urban drainage
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    June 2022 Paper 2, question 03.2: Analyse the changes brought about by river restoration shown in Figure 5a and Figure 5b. [6 marks]

  5. Q03.4

    November 2021 · Paper 2

    9 marks3.2.3.5 Urban drainage
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    November 2021 Paper 2, question 03.4: Using an example you have studied, assess the impact of a river restoration project on urban drainage. [9 marks]

  6. Q03.5

    November 2020 · Paper 2

    20 marks3.2.3.5 Urban drainage3.2.3.8 Sustainable urban development
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    November 2020 Paper 2, question 03.5: To what extent do you agree that urban drainage presents more opportunities than challenges in developing more sustainable cities? [20 marks]
All 6 questions on Urban drainage, as a list
  1. June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q05.6 (20 marks): ‘Urban areas have a significant impact on the urban water cycle.’ To what extent do you agree with this statement? [20 marks]
  2. June 2024, Paper 2, Q03.4 (9 marks): Evaluate the use of sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) as a strategy to manage water movement through urban catchments. [9 marks]
  3. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q05.1 (1 mark): Which of the following describes river restoration? [1 mark]
  4. June 2022, Paper 2, Q03.2 (6 marks): Analyse the changes brought about by river restoration shown in Figure 5a and Figure 5b. [6 marks]
  5. November 2021, Paper 2, Q03.4 (9 marks): Using an example you have studied, assess the impact of a river restoration project on urban drainage. [9 marks]
  6. November 2020, Paper 2, Q03.5 (20 marks): To what extent do you agree that urban drainage presents more opportunities than challenges in developing more sustainable cities? [20 marks]

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