{"id":8405,"date":"2024-08-19T06:33:51","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T06:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/?p=8405"},"modified":"2024-11-03T09:48:07","modified_gmt":"2024-11-03T09:48:07","slug":"gcse-geography-paper-3-revision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/gcse-geography-paper-3-revision\/","title":{"rendered":"GCSE Geography Paper 3 Revision + Exam Format and Content"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/gcse-geography-paper-3-revision\/#Geography_Paper_3_Exam_Format_and_Content\" title=\"Geography Paper 3 Exam Format and Content\">Geography Paper 3 Exam Format and Content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/gcse-geography-paper-3-revision\/#Section_A_The_Issues_Evaluation\" title=\"Section A: The Issues Evaluation\">Section A: The Issues Evaluation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/gcse-geography-paper-3-revision\/#How_Do_You_Answer_the_Nine_Markers_of_Issues_Evaluation\" title=\"How Do You Answer the Nine Markers of Issues Evaluation?\">How Do You Answer the Nine Markers of Issues Evaluation?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/gcse-geography-paper-3-revision\/#Section_B_Fieldwork\" title=\"Section B: Fieldwork\">Section B: Fieldwork<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/gcse-geography-paper-3-revision\/#How_to_Answer_FIeldwork_Questions_on_Paper_3_Geography\" title=\"How to Answer FIeldwork Questions on Paper 3 Geography\">How to Answer FIeldwork Questions on Paper 3 Geography<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/gcse-geography-paper-3-revision\/#Best_Revision_Resources_for_GCSE_Geography_Paper_3\" title=\"Best Revision Resources for GCSE Geography Paper 3\">Best Revision Resources for GCSE Geography Paper 3<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/gcse-geography-paper-3-revision\/#Tips_for_Effective_Geography_Revision\" title=\"Tips for Effective Geography Revision\">Tips for Effective Geography Revision<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/gcse-geography-paper-3-revision\/#GCSE_Geography_Paper_3_FAQ\" title=\"GCSE Geography Paper 3 FAQ\">GCSE Geography Paper 3 FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tired of looking for revision resources? GCSE exams can be stressful, especially when you have no idea where to start and how to revise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the last geography paper, paper 3 assesses your<\/span><b> geographical application skills.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The questions involve <\/span><b>data interpretation and fieldwork<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The primary assessment objective of the paper is to improve your problem-solving skills regarding real-world scenarios. How to revise this paper? Let&#8217;s find out:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_Paper_3_Exam_Format_and_Content\"><\/span><strong>Geography Paper 3 Exam Format and Content<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GCSE Geography paper 3 contains extended writings, multiple choice, and short answer questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The paper accounts for <\/span><b>30% of your GCSE with 76 marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You have 90 minutes to complete your exam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need strong <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aqa.org.uk\/subjects\/geography\/gcse\/geography-8035\/subject-content\/geographical-skills\">geographical skills<\/a> to get higher grades for<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0this paper.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AQA GCSE Geography consists of 2 sections:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_A_The_Issues_Evaluation\"><\/span><strong>Section A: The Issues Evaluation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The questions in this section are based on your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetgeography.net\/aqa-gcse-geography-pre-release\/\"><b>booklet <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">designed by your exam board. The booklets are different every year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Familiarity with the booklet helps you be more comfortable with exam timings and clear your thoughts. Reading them throughout is good since you get the booklets <\/span><b>12 weeks before the exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good thing about this exam is that you don&#8217;t have to memorise any stats; everything is in your booklet. And the exam centre will provide the exact booklet on exam day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The assessment objective is to test your ability to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Analysing skills<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Applying geographical knowledge to evaluate the issue presented in the booklet.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Making informed judgments regarding an issue.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of section A, you will see a<\/span><b> nine-mark question<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about choosing between two options regarding an issue. Let&#8217;s take a look at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aqa.org.uk\/subjects\/geography\/gcse\/geography-8035\/assessment-resources?f.Component%7C7=Paper+3\"><b>AQA GCSE Geography paper 3<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2023:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you think the cruise ship terminal and port facility development proposed by the Cayman Islands government in 2019 should go ahead?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explain your answer using evidence from the resources booklet and your own understanding. (9 marks)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you choose the &#8220;Yes&#8221; or &#8220;No&#8221; option, the only thing important here is how well you support your argument.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Answer_the_Nine_Markers_of_Issues_Evaluation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Do You Answer the Nine Markers of Issues Evaluation?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Use the booklet.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> All the data you need is there. Memorising the booklet would be unnecessary, but getting familiar with the booklet will help you support your argument with more detail.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Read the booklet<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: gather all relevant information about the proposed development. Focus on the positive and negative impacts outlined in the booklet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Structure your answer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: start with a brief introduction stating your position (Yes or No). Follow with paragraphs that present arguments supported by evidence from the booklet. Include at least one counterargument to show balanced reasoning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use Geographical knowledge<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Incorporate relevant geographical concepts, such as sustainable development, environmental impact, and economic benefits, to <\/span><b>strengthen your argument<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Summarise your argument:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reinforce why your position is justified based on the evidence.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8406 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mathematical-Operations-Vocabulary-Poster-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"gcse geography paper 3 revision \" width=\"992\" height=\"1403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mathematical-Operations-Vocabulary-Poster-3-1.jpg 992w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mathematical-Operations-Vocabulary-Poster-3-1-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mathematical-Operations-Vocabulary-Poster-3-1-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mathematical-Operations-Vocabulary-Poster-3-1-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mathematical-Operations-Vocabulary-Poster-3-1-150x212.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mathematical-Operations-Vocabulary-Poster-3-1-450x636.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_B_Fieldwork\"><\/span><strong>Section B: Fieldwork<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This section tests your understanding of the methods used in fieldwork. The primary focuses are the human environment and the physical environment. The details depend on the fieldwork you do during your course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll be asked to<\/span><b> describe your fieldwork process<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, discuss the results, and reflect on the effectiveness of your methods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fieldwork sections are divided into two sections: <\/span><b>the human environment <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>the physical environment.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the beginning of each section, you are asked to write the title of the fieldwork inquiry. The following are questions about geographical applications. Generally, the questions are about:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why was the location important?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What was your hypothesis?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What were the risks regarding the environment?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Results of your fieldwork.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What were your data collection methods?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What were your data representation methods?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Question examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assess the effectiveness of your data presentation technique(s) in your physical geography enquiry. (6 marks)<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For one of your fieldwork inquiries, to what extent did the data collected help you to obtain accurate results and reach a valid conclusion(s)? (9 marks) (+3 SPaG marks)<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Answer_FIeldwork_Questions_on_Paper_3_Geography\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Answer FIeldwork Questions on Paper 3 Geography<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Your fieldwork<\/strong> is the most important resource for answering this section\u2019s questions<\/span><b>.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Describe your fieldwork:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> outline the fieldwork inquiry, including the hypothesis, location, and data collection methods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Evaluate data accuracy: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">discuss the reliability of the data collected. Were there any challenges or limitations in the data collection process? How did you address them?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Link to conclusion:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> explain how the data supported (or contradicted) your hypothesis. Did it lead to a clear and valid conclusion? Use specific examples from your fieldwork to illustrate your points.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>The last essay question has 3 extra marks for spelling and grammar.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Revision_Resources_for_GCSE_Geography_Paper_3\"><\/span><b>Best Revision Resources for GCSE Geography Paper 3<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Practise past papers to get comfortable with exam format and timing. Also, adjust the past papers to your fieldwork and booklet.\u00a0 You can download past paper PDFs below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AQA-80353-QP-JUN23_2.pdf\">GCSE Geography Paper 3 Past Paper<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AQA-80353-MS-JUN23.pdf\">GCSE Geography Paper 3 Mark Schemes<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review the topics of the physical environment and human environment. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/top-5-gcse-geography-revision-websites-comparison\/\"><b>Websites for GCSE geography revision<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are valuable resources. The table below has valuable resources to help you improve your exam skills:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 43.0937%; border-style: solid; height: 227px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #4b61c2; border-style: solid;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 99.6689%; height: 34px;\" colspan=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Best GCSE GEography Resources\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-style: solid; background-color: #ffbd14;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 53.3265%; height: 34px;\"><b>Resource\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 46.3424%; height: 34px;\"><b>Type<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 34px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 53.3265%; border-style: solid; background-color: #d6e4fd; text-align: center; height: 34px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/subjects\/zkw76sg\"><b>BBC Bitesize<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 46.3424%; height: 34px;\"><b>Revision website<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 34px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 53.3265%; border-style: solid; background-color: #d6e4fd; height: 34px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/senecalearning.com\/en-GB\/blog\/gcse-geography-revision\/\"><b>Seneca Learning<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 46.3424%; height: 34px;\"><b>Revision website<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 34px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 53.3265%; border-style: solid; background-color: #d6e4fd; height: 34px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cgpbooks.co.uk\/secondary-books\/gcse\/humanities\/geography\/gas43-gcse-geography-aqa-complete-revision\"><b>GCSE Geography AQA<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 46.3424%; height: 34px;\"><b>Revision book<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 57px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 53.3265%; border-style: solid; background-color: #d6e4fd; height: 57px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cgpbooks.co.uk\/secondary-books\/gcse\/humanities\/geography\/gaf41-gcse-geography-aqa-revision-question\"><b>Revision Question Cards<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 46.3424%; height: 57px;\"><b>Flashcards\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Effective_Geography_Revision\"><\/span><b>Tips for Effective Geography Revision<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 3 is about how effectively you understand Geography.<\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><b> Revising GCSE geography papers 2 <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and 1 helps you do well on your exam. Here are 8 revision tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read the booklet before the real exam.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review your fieldwork.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask for expert help from your teachers or a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/en\/tutor-list\/online\/secondary\/gcse\"><b>GCSE tutor<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practise past papers and answer the fieldwork questions based on your fieldwork.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Answer the past paper section A based on your booklet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to complete answering past papers within the exam board&#8217;s time frame.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay attention to marking schemes to understand what the examiners value.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn key terms and phrases.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><section id='' class='helpie-faq accordions faq-toggle open-first groupSettings-212__enabled ' data-collection='' data-pagination='0' data-search='0' data-pagination-enabled='0'><h3 class=\"collection-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GCSE_Geography_Paper_3_FAQ\"><\/span>GCSE Geography Paper 3 FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><article class=\"accordion \"><div class='helpie-faq-row'><div class='helpie-faq-col helpie-faq-col-12' ><ul><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-8412\" data-item=\"hfaq-post-8412\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How much is Geography Paper 3 worth?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">76 marks. The geographical application papers assess your understanding of geography.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-8413\" data-item=\"hfaq-post-8413\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">What are geography 3 questions?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\">The questions are about what you have learned so far. Section B, Fieldwork, what you have observed during the course, the results, methods, etc. Section A questions are based on a booklet. Exam boards provide the booklets several weeks before the exams.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-8414\" data-item=\"hfaq-post-8414\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Do you get the pre-release of Geography Paper 3?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\">You will receive a booklet about a current geographical issue. You need to read this booklet to get familiar with the information. You won't need to memorise it. You will also receive the same booklet on your real exam day.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-8415\" data-item=\"hfaq-post-8415\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How long is Geography Paper 3 in Edexcel?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\">You have 90 minutes to complete paper 3 GCSE geography Edexcel. The paper consists of 3 sections: Physical Environments, Human Landscapes, and UK Challenges.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tired of looking for revision resources? GCSE exams can be stressful, especially when you have no idea where to start and how to revise. As the last geography paper, paper 3 assesses your geographical application skills. The questions involve data interpretation and fieldwork. 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