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Earth’s layered structure, and physical properties is key to plate tectonics: Edexcel GCSE Geography B questions

Every Edexcel GCSE Geography B exam question on 1.7 Earth’s layered structure, and physical properties is key to plate tectonics, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q1(e)(ii)

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    2 marks1.7 Earth’s layered structure, and physical properties is key to plate tectonics
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  2. Q1(c)(iii)

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    3 marks1.7 Earth’s layered structure, and physical properties is key to plate tectonics
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  3. Q1(b)

    November 2020 · Paper 1

    3 marks1.7 Earth’s layered structure, and physical properties is key to plate tectonics
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  4. Q1(a)(i)

    June 2018 · Paper 1

    1 mark1.7 Earth’s layered structure, and physical properties is key to plate tectonics
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  5. Q1(a)(ii)

    June 2018 · Paper 1

    1 mark1.7 Earth’s layered structure, and physical properties is key to plate tectonics
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All 5 questions on Earth’s layered structure, and physical properties is key to plate tectonics, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q1(e)(ii) (2 marks): Explain one reason for plate movement. (2)
  2. June 2022, Paper 1, Q1(c)(iii) (3 marks): Explain one reason why tectonic plates move. (3)
  3. November 2020, Paper 1, Q1(b) (3 marks): Explain one cause of tectonic plate movement. (3)
  4. June 2018, Paper 1, Q1(a)(i) (1 mark): Identify which one of the following describes the outer core. (1) A a liquid layer of 2 200 km in thickness B a solid layer with temperatures over 5000˚ Celsius
  5. June 2018, Paper 1, Q1(a)(ii) (1 mark): State which one of the Earth’s layers has the highest density. (1) A mantle B crust C inner core D outer core 1 Study Figure 1. Crust 0 -100 km Lithosphere thic

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