AQA GCSE Geography Paper 3 - Thursday, June 12, 2025 [Exam Chat]

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AQA GCSE Geography PAPER 3 (8035/3) - Thursday 12th June 2025 [EXAM CHAT]

Welcome to the exam discussion thread for this exam.
Introduce yourself! Let others know what you're aiming for in your exams, what you are struggling with in your revision or anything else.

Wishing you all the best of luck. :yy:

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Date/Time: 12/6/2025 AM
Length: 1hr 30mins

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Reply 1

OP

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Reply 2

OP

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Heyyy
This is a resource I found really useful when I did my GCSEs last year
It has all the topics and what year each question type has come up to help if u want to make predictions.
https://www.tutor2u.net/geography/reference/aqa-gcse-9-1-geography-exam-paper-topic-tracker-paper-3-geographical-applications
Also just tag me in if you have any questions and I'll try my best to help

Reply 3

weap

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by agent_duck343

Heyyy
This is a resource I found really useful when I did my GCSEs last year
It has all the topics and what year each question type has come up to help if u want to make predictions.
https://www.tutor2u.net/geography/reference/aqa-gcse-9-1-geography-exam-paper-topic-tracker-paper-3-geographical-applications
Also just tag me in if you have any questions and I'll try my best to help

how did you answer 6/9/12 (9+3) markers was there a set structure and what key words did you use in order to get top marks

Reply 4

agent_duck343

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by weap

how did you answer 6/9/12 (9+3) markers was there a set structure and what key words did you use in order to get top marks

For 6 markers I would have 3 points and each point needs an explanation to get the 6 marks but I used to have 4 points to guarantee the max marks in case on of the points was only worth one mark as sometimes the mark schemes are picky

9 and 12 markers follow the same structure and the extra marks are just for SPaG so just make sure everything is spelled correctly and you use correct punctuation (but you should be doing that in all your answers tbh). I always did an inroduction where I outlined the topic in the question and an overview of th points I would be making. Then I would split my answer into two halves (advantages vs disadvantages, long term vs short term, socio-economic vs environmental etc. or whatever suits your question best) then have two main paragraphs following a PEEL structure and its so important you keep linking it back to the question so you dont go off an a random tangent as they wont award marks for parts that are irrelevant. I used to do two main paragraphs but if you write faster you can do three paragraphs (2 for the side you are for and 1 for the side you are against). Then you need a conclusion which is really important to show that you have assessed/evaluated the statement as that means considering multiple factors and reaching an informed judgement. You shouldnt be including any more new points in your conclusion and it should just be tying it all up and reaching a conclusion eg whilst x is important for y, z has more significant impacts or smth like that depending on the question.

In terms of key words, make sure you really understand the command words (you can find these on the AQA website) and in your conclusions consider the significance or the extent to which a factor has affected something using mostly, partially, most important, x outweighs the effects of y etc. to really show the examiner you are able to form conclusions based on the evidence.

Also if there is a source make sure you use it multiple times (using the source and own knowledge is different to using the source) throughout your answer and manipulate any data even for shorter answer questions like calculating a mean or something to prove your point

I hope this helps and let me know if you have any more questions xx

Reply 5

80/80 IN ECON

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Please could someone message every list of every single possible model answer for fieldwork? for rivers physical and urban regeneration human. Thank you so much! I messed up Paper 1 so bad.

(edited 6 months ago)

Reply 6

harishni14

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how am i supposed to revise for the pre released?

Reply 7

ribbonkayla24

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Original post

by harishni14

how am i supposed to revise for the pre released?

I want to know too what do we need to do with it

Reply 8

weap

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Use this https://youtu.be/ha9dO4ARX04?si=kMNiihvP71IcMdJ5 then blurt it

Reply 9

Joshy-12

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by ribbonkayla24

I want to know too what do we need to do with it

just keep reading it and try to remember whr bits r n wht they mean

Reply 10

Nightingale64

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chat gpt it 🌍 Geographical Location

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Region: Northwest England (Cumbria & Lancashire)

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Towns: Barrow-in-Furness, Ulverston, Lancaster

🚗 Transport & Travel

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Current journey: Barrow → Lancaster = ~55 miles via A590 and M6

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Proposed causeway: Could reduce travel distance by 30%

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Travel time reduction: Estimated at 30–40%

⚡ Tidal Energy Potential

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Morecambe Bay output: Up to 300 MW

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Duddon Estuary output: Additional 90 MW

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Total output: Up to 390 MW

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Enough to power around 150,000 homes

💼 Economic Impact

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Jobs created: Up to 5,000 (during and after construction)

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Boost to local economy: Estimated £500 million+

🌱 Environmental Data

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Protected areas: Includes SSSIs and RAMSAR sites

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Species at risk:

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Oystercatchers: Up to 10,000+ birds seasonally

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Saltmarsh habitat: 7,500 hectares in Morecambe Bay

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Habitat loss risk: Up to 15% of local wetland areas

🌊 Flood Protection

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Sea-level rise threat: +0.5 to 1 metre by 2100 (projected)

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Barrage could protect: Thousands of low-lying homes and farmland

👥 Stakeholder Opinions

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Residents: Support improved transport and jobs

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Environmentalists: Concerned about habitat loss and bird migration

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Local councils: Mixed – some demand more environmental safeguards

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Engineers: Confident in design but warn of high initial cost (~£2 billion)

✅ What to Do With This Data

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Learn rough values (e.g., "up to 390 MW", not every decimal).

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Use them in 9-mark answers to back up your points.

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Memorise comparisons (e.g., homes powered vs. area flooded).

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Prepare quotes or stats for each major stakeholder view.

Reply 11

ribbonkayla24

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But we get a new insert in the exam right? So we technically don’t need to memorise specific values?

Reply 12

harishni14

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guys yk for fieldwork am i supposed to remember any specific numerical values eg groyne measurements?

Reply 13

Joshy-12

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by harishni14

guys yk for fieldwork am i supposed to remember any specific numerical values eg groyne measurements?

no but it might improve your mark

Reply 14

Lottie-15

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What’s normally the amount you need on this paper for a 9?

Reply 15

Sierra_Victor

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by Lottie-15

What’s normally the amount you need on this paper for a 9?

Well they add up your scores across all three papers for the grade boundaries. In june 2024, it was 202/252, or 80%. Depends how you did in the other papers, really.

Reply 16

anousham

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does anyone know what the 9 marker was on the fieldwork section last year?

Reply 17

Zaeray

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Original post

by agent_duck343

AQA GCSE Geography PAPER 3 (8035/3) - Thursday 12th June 2025 [EXAM CHAT]
Welcome to the exam discussion thread for this exam.
Introduce yourself! Let others know what you're aiming for in your exams, what you are struggling with in your revision or anything else.
Wishing you all the best of luck. :yy:

General Information
Date/Time: 12/6/2025 AM
Length: 1hr 30mins
Good luck!
Click here to find exam discussions for other LEVEL subjects
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7582413

In the fieldwork 9+3 question, will you always get a choice if you want to base it on the physical or human fieldwork?

Reply 18

freddy0639

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Has anyone else been given a brief by their Teachers about the 9 Marker format and how it differs from the previous two papers. I was told that we had to write a: for, for, against and then an against the against. Basically three reason as to why with one solving the issues in the against paragraph. This seemed like quite alot, especially after we were shown the exemplar. How long do we have to spend on these nine markers?

Reply 19

Joshy-12

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by freddy0639

Has anyone else been given a brief by their Teachers about the 9 Marker format and how it differs from the previous two papers. I was told that we had to write a: for, for, against and then an against the against. Basically three reason as to why with one solving the issues in the against paragraph. This seemed like quite alot, especially after we were shown the exemplar. How long do we have to spend on these nine markers?

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