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Case studies: AQA A‑Level Geography questions

Every AQA A-Level Geography exam question on 3.1.1.6 Case studies, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q01.4

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    20 marks3.1.1.3 The carbon cycle3.1.1.6 Case studies
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 01.4: Analyse factors driving change in the magnitude of carbon stores in a tropical rainforest that you have studied. [20 marks]

  2. Q01.6

    June 2025 · AS Paper 1

    20 marks3.1.1.2 The water cycle3.1.1.6 Case studies
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    June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 01.6: Evaluate the impact of human activity on the water cycle in a tropical rainforest you have studied. [20 marks]

  3. Q01.4

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    20 marks3.1.1.4 Water, carbon, climate and life on Earth3.1.1.6 Case studies
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 01.4: With reference to a tropical rainforest that you have studied, evaluate attempts to mitigate the impacts of climate change. [20 marks]

  4. Q01.5

    June 2024 · AS Paper 1

    9 marks3.1.1.4 Water, carbon, climate and life on Earth3.1.1.6 Case studies
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    June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 01.5: Assess potential impacts of climate change on a local river catchment you have studied. [9 marks]

  5. Q01.4

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    20 marks3.1.1.3 The carbon cycle3.1.1.6 Case studies
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 01.4: Evaluate the potential impact of changes in the carbon budget on a tropical rainforest that you have studied. [20 marks]

  6. Q01.6

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    20 marks3.1.1.4 Water, carbon, climate and life on Earth3.1.1.6 Case studies
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 01.6: ‘Climate change will significantly affect flooding and/or the potential for sustainable water supply.’ With reference to a local scale river catchment you have

  7. Q01.5

    June 2022 · AS Paper 1

    9 marks3.1.1.3 The carbon cycle3.1.1.6 Case studies
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    June 2022 AS Paper 1, question 01.5: Assess the scale of changes to stores of carbon in a tropical rainforest you have studied. [9 marks]

  8. Q01.4

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    20 marks3.1.1.2 The water cycle3.1.1.6 Case studies
    The whole paper ↗
    November 2021 Paper 1, question 01.4: With reference to a river catchment that you have studied, assess the potential factors which can impact upon the flood hydrograph. [20 marks]
All 8 questions on Case studies, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q01.4 (20 marks): Analyse factors driving change in the magnitude of carbon stores in a tropical rainforest that you have studied. [20 marks]
  2. June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q01.6 (20 marks): Evaluate the impact of human activity on the water cycle in a tropical rainforest you have studied. [20 marks]
  3. June 2024, Paper 1, Q01.4 (20 marks): With reference to a tropical rainforest that you have studied, evaluate attempts to mitigate the impacts of climate change. [20 marks]
  4. June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q01.5 (9 marks): Assess potential impacts of climate change on a local river catchment you have studied. [9 marks]
  5. June 2023, Paper 1, Q01.4 (20 marks): Evaluate the potential impact of changes in the carbon budget on a tropical rainforest that you have studied. [20 marks]
  6. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q01.6 (20 marks): ‘Climate change will significantly affect flooding and/or the potential for sustainable water supply.’ With reference to a local scale river catchment you have
  7. June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q01.5 (9 marks): Assess the scale of changes to stores of carbon in a tropical rainforest you have studied. [9 marks]
  8. November 2021, Paper 1, Q01.4 (20 marks): With reference to a river catchment that you have studied, assess the potential factors which can impact upon the flood hydrograph. [20 marks]

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