- 1. Exam Technique How to get top marks
2. The exams Paper 1 Physical Geography Paper 2 Human Geography
Both exams last 1 hour 30 minutes and you have to answer 3
questions. That means you should spend no more than 30 minutes on
each. Each question is worth 25 marks. So, always work on one mark
per minute. 3. The questions Each question is about a unit of work.
The question numbers are in the same order as the chapters in your
book. ( e.g. The Restless Earth is question 1 on the physical paper
and is Chapter 1 in your book) Each question will be broken down
into about five parts e.g.1a,1b,1c,1d,1e Questions worth 1, 2 or 3
marks will be points marked so you may use bullet points Questions
worth 4 marks or more (the maximum would be 8 marks) are level
marked and you must use full sentences. 4. Points Marked Questions
Maximum 3 marks You may use bullet points Points made must be
different 5. Question 2a Describe the formation of igneous rocks (2
marks) There are only two marks, so two points are sufficient, but
try three just in case. Remember you have two minutes, which is
plenty of time as long as you have the knowledge. 1. Igneous rocks
a formed from molten magma or lava that has cooled and solidified.
2. Igneous rocks may form below the ground surface (intrusive) or
on the surface (extrusive) 6. Question 2b Study Figure 3 on the
insert, which shows the distribution of four different types of
rock in the United Kingdom (UK). Describe the distribution of
granite shown in figure 3. (2 marks)This is a DESCRIBE question so,
had it been four or more marks, you would have written a general
pattern, specific detail and exceptions in full sentences. However,
it is only two marks so we need to give two or more points. 1.
There are many outcrops of granite in Scotland 2. There are several
outcrops, such as Dartmoor, in South West England 3. There are some
outcrops of granite in Northern Ireland and Cumbria 7. Question 2ci
Study Figure 4 on the insert, which shows a chalk and clay
landscape. Figure 5 is a black and white copy of Figure 4. On
Figure 5, mark with an arrow and label three landforms. (3
marks)This is really a bit of a gift. BUT, make sure you make it
very clear where the arrows are pointing. Again, as there are three
marks, try to do more than three labels. No marks for the rock
types the question says LANDFORMS 1. Scarp Slope 2. Dip Slope 3.
Vale 4. Spring Line 5. Chalk Ridge 6. Dry Valley 8. Level Marked
Questions These questions will have 4 or more marks. Questions with
4, 5 or 6 marks will have 2 levels, questions with 7 or 8 marks
will have 3 levels. All these questions require extended writing
and the quality of written communication (QWC) is assessed. You are
expected to: present relevant information in a form and style that
suits its purpose ensure that text is legible and that spelling,
punctuation and grammar are accurate use specialist vocabulary
where appropriate. 9. Level Marked Questions (continued)Level 1 1.
Knowledge of basic information 2. Simple understanding 3. Little
organisation; few links; little or no detail; uses a limited range
of specialist terms 4. Reasonable accuracy in the use of spelling,
punctuation and grammar 5. Text is legible. 10. Level Marked
Questions (continued)Level 2 1. Knowledge of accurate information
2. Clear understanding 3. Organised answers, with some linkages;
occasional detail/exemplar; uses a good range of specialist terms
where appropriate 4. Considerable accuracy in spelling, punctuation
and grammar 5. Text is legible. 11. Level Marked Questions
(continued) Level 3 Only 7 or 8 mark part questions. There is one
such part question in each question. In paper 2 this part question
will also have an extra 3 marks for spelling, punctuation and
grammar. 1. Knowledge of accurate information appropriately
contextualised and/or at correct scale 2. Detailed understanding,
supported by relevant evidence and exemplars 3. Well organized,
demonstrating detailed linkages and the inter-relationships between
factors 4. Clear and fluent expression of ideas in a logical form;
uses a wide range of specialist terms where appropriate 5. Accurate
use of spelling, punctuation and grammar 6. Text is legible 12.
Level Marked Questions (continued) 8 mark questions have three
levels Level 1 : 1 4 marks Level 2 : 5 or 6 marks Level 3 : 7 or 8
marks 7 mark questions (rare) have 3 levels (1-4 marks, 5 or 6
marks and 7 marks) 6 mark questions have 2 levels (1-4 marks and 5
or 6 marks) 5 mark questions have 2 levels (1-3 marks and 4 or 5
marks) 4 mark questions have 2 levels (1&2 marks and 3&4
marks) The examiner first decides what level your answer is using
the general guidance shown on previous slides, and then the
specific guidance from the mark scheme. He/she then judges where
you are within the level to award a mark. 13. Question 2cii Explain
the formation of an escarpment/cuesta and vale. You should refer to
rock types and earth movements. (8 Marks)This is an EXPLAIN
question so we need to give causes in order to answer it properly.
The other key word is FORMATION which suggests we need to discuss
processes. The examiner is helping you with the second sentence. It
means you must refer to both chalk and clay and you must talk about
the tilting of the sedimentary layers due to tectonic activity.
Sentences in extended answers should show linkages. In other words
they should follow the pattern: X leads to Y that means that Z
happens leading to A, B and C. 14. Question 2cii Explain the
formation of an escarpment/cuesta and vale. You should refer to
rock types and earth movements. (8 Marks) Level 1 Example answer:
Soft rock is eroded faster. There is a steep slope and a gentle
slope. The vale is flat and lower down than cuestaNote that the
statements are pretty random and it is more a description than an
explanation. The first sentence gives some explanation so this
could get 3 marks at the top of the level, but not likely as it is
so brief. No use of good vocabulary all this keeps it in level 1
15. Question 2cii Explain the formation of an escarpment/cuesta and
vale. You should refer to rock types and earth movements. (8 Marks)
Level 2 Example answer: There are alternate bands of hard and soft
rock chalk and clay. The hard rock does not erode as quickly as the
soft rock and so it forms the higher cuesta/escarpment whilst the
clay forms the lower lying vale. The rocks are not straight, they
are tilted and this affects the cuesta Here there Is definite
explanation and there is some linkage (highlighted in red). The
sequential nature of the process tilting, erosion, formation of
landform is partly there, but is not clear, hence level 2. 16.
Question 2cii Explain the formation of an escarpment/cuesta and
vale. You should refer to rock types and earth movements. (8 Marks)
Level 3 Example answer: Harder chalk occurs next to softer clay.
These layers are tilted at an angle to the surface as a result of
earth movements. Both start at a similar height and weathering and
erosion affect both including carbonation on the chalk. The chalk
is more resistant to erosion than the clay as it is harder and
therefore it erodes more slowly and lies above the surrounding clay
in the lower lying vale. There are two parts to the chalk
cuesta/escarpment. There is a steeper slope that cuts across the
diagonal organisation of the rock layers and the gentler dip slope
that goes parallel with it. Thus, the rock structure is important
in forming the landforms with its characteristic scarp slope at
right angles to the tilt and the dip slope that follows it parallel
to the tilt.Statements are more fully developed and links are made.
The sequence of formation is complete as the events are implicitly
linked to the escarpment and vale. There is good use of vocabulary.
17. Question 2d Draw a labelled sketch map to show the location of
a quarry that you have studied. (4 marks) Even though this is a
sketch and not a piece of writing it is still level marked (as it
is more than 3 marks).A sketch map should have a scale, a north
pointer, a title and, if necessary, a key. You should always name
specific places on the map to show that you really know the case
study. Level 1 (Basic) 1 2 marks Simple, partial sketch map.
General features may refer to any quarry. Likely to show presence
of settlement, road/railway, quarry itself will ring true for
example/quarry. Level 2 (Clear) 3 4 marks Complete, clear sketch
map/ Can visualise location. There is some specific reference to
the case study used via place names, roads named/numbered, other
features. 18. Question 2d Draw a labelled sketch map to show the
location of a quarry that you have studied. (4 marks) A level 1
response shows you have some idea of the location of the quarry but
there is no real detail 19. Question 2d Draw a labelled sketch map
to show the location of a quarry that you have studied. (4 marks) A
level 2 response gives detail such as road numbers, a north pointer
and a scale.Note that settlements are named. 20. Question 2e Figure
6 shows a variety of people who have different opinions about the
development of a new quarry. Figure 6 Owner of holiday home in
quarry village School leaver in local town Local caf owner Quarry
owner Local resident working in quarry Rambler Select one person in
favour of the new quarry and one person against the new quarry and
outline their different opinions. Person in favour of new quarry
..................... (letter) Person against new quarry
..................... (letter) 21. Question 2e This is a 6 mark
question and is level marked so you need to write in full
sentences. Level 1 (Basic) 1 4 marks Simple statements, perhaps
describes one view only. Separate ideas but aware of view(s). Local
caf owner will be for the quarry. Customers will go in and money
will be made. Rambler will be against the quarry as it spoils the
view. 22. Question 2e Level 2 (Clear) 5 6 marks Develops statements
and makes links. Clear awareness of different views. Caf owner (in
favour) - Workers from quarry and lorry drivers going to the quarry
will call into my caf and buy food and drinks. This will boost my
business often I have few people in the winter. I will be able to
employ more staff. Rambler (against) - I come to walk in beautiful
countryside and see wildlife. I dont want to see the area ruined by
a big white hole in the ground that can be seen for miles. Not to
mention the noise from the blasting and the heavy lorries on the
road. 23. Conclusion Spend one minute for each mark Never spend
more than 30 minutes on a whole question Part questions worth 3
marks or fewer are point marked and you can use bullet points Part
questions of 4 marks or more are level marked and you must write in
full sentences (QWC and SPAG) Sentences should show linkages and
inter relationships with detailed knowledge of examples and
theory.
