AQA GCSE Geography 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1

Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. You must write down all the stages in your working.

Section A

The challenge of natural hazards. Answer all questions in Sections A and B.

• 1

  Question SECTION-A1 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for The challenge of natural hazards?

  A. It follows directly from the The challenge of natural hazards model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A1 is 1 mark)
• 2

  Question SECTION-A2 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for The living world?

  A. It follows directly from the The living world model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A2 is 1 mark)
• 3

  Question SECTION-A3 (2 marks)

  GCSE Geography Physical landscapes in the UK question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A3 is 2 marks)
• 4

  Question SECTION-A4 (2 marks)

  GCSE Geography Geographical skills question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A4 is 2 marks)
• 5

  Question SECTION-A5 (4 marks)

  GCSE Geography SPaG and specialist terminology question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A5 is 4 marks)
• 6

  Question SECTION-A6 (6 marks)

  GCSE Geography The challenge of natural hazards question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A6 is 6 marks)
• 7

  Question SECTION-A7 (9 marks)

  GCSE Geography The living world question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A7 is 9 marks)
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  Question SECTION-A8 (8 marks)

  GCSE Geography Physical landscapes in the UK question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A8 is 8 marks)

Section B

The living world. Answer all questions in Sections A and B.

• 1

  Question SECTION-B1 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Geographical skills?

  A. It follows directly from the Geographical skills model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B1 is 1 mark)
• 2

  Question SECTION-B2 (2 marks)

  GCSE Geography SPaG and specialist terminology question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B2 is 2 marks)
• 3

  Question SECTION-B3 (3 marks)

  GCSE Geography The challenge of natural hazards question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B3 is 3 marks)
• 4

  Question SECTION-B4 (4 marks)

  GCSE Geography The living world question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B4 is 4 marks)
• 5

  Question SECTION-B5 (6 marks)

  GCSE Geography Physical landscapes in the UK question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B5 is 6 marks)
• 6

  Question SECTION-B6 (9 marks)

  GCSE Geography Geographical skills question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B6 is 9 marks)

Section C

Physical landscapes in the UK - answer two optional question groups. Answer all questions in Sections A and B.

• 1

  Question SECTION-C1 (3 marks)

  GCSE Geography SPaG and specialist terminology question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.

  (Total for Question SECTION-C1 is 3 marks)
• 2

  Question SECTION-C2 (6 marks)

  GCSE Geography The challenge of natural hazards question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.

  (Total for Question SECTION-C2 is 6 marks)
• 3

  Question SECTION-C3 (6 marks)

  GCSE Geography The living world question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.

  (Total for Question SECTION-C3 is 6 marks)
• 4

  Question SECTION-C4 (3 marks)

  GCSE Geography Physical landscapes in the UK question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.

  (Total for Question SECTION-C4 is 3 marks)
• 5

  Question SECTION-C5 (6 marks)

  GCSE Geography Geographical skills question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.

  (Total for Question SECTION-C5 is 6 marks)
• 6

  Question SECTION-C6 (6 marks)

  GCSE Geography SPaG and specialist terminology question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.

  (Total for Question SECTION-C6 is 6 marks)