GCSE Edexcel Geography A

In short

GCSE Edexcel Geography A has 14 topics: Changing Landscapes of the UK, Natural Hazards, The Living World and 11 more. Each topic lists its topics in syllabus order. Start with Changing Landscapes of the UK or jump to the topic you are revising.

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What topics are in GCSE Edexcel Geography A?

Tectonic Hazards
  • Plate tectonics
  • Earthquakes and volcanoes
  • Reducing risk
Weather Hazards
  • Global atmospheric circulation
  • Tropical storms
  • Extreme UK weather
Climate Change
  • Evidence and causes
  • Mitigation and adaptation
Ecosystems
  • Ecosystem components
  • Tropical rainforests
  • Hot deserts or cold environments
Coastal Landscapes
  • Coastal processes
  • Landforms
  • Coastal management
River Landscapes
  • River processes
  • Landforms
  • Flood management
Urbanisation
  • Global urban growth
  • Urban opportunities and challenges
  • Sustainable cities
Development
  • Measuring development
  • Reducing the development gap
  • Economic change in the UK
Resources
  • Food, water and energy
  • Resource management
Fieldwork and Skills
  • Fieldwork enquiry
  • Maps and graphs
  • Statistical skills

How should you use these resources?

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Revise

Work through your course topic by topic, in the order it is taught, so nothing gets missed.

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Test yourself

Check each topic against what you should be able to do, and practise on exam-style questions as they are added.

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Improve

Go back to what you could not do, or work with a tutor to close the gaps before your exams.

GCSE Edexcel Geography A: common questions

What topics are in GCSE Edexcel Geography A?

GCSE Edexcel Geography A has 14 topics: Topic 1: Changing Landscapes of the UK; Topic 1: Natural Hazards; Topic 2: The Living World; Topic 2: Weather Hazards and Climate Change; Topic 3: Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Management; Topic 3: Physical Landscapes in the UK; Topic 4: Changing Cities; Topic 4: Urban Issues and Challenges; Topic 5: Global Development; Topic 5: The Changing Economic World; Topic 6: Resource Management; Topic 6: The Challenge of Resource Management; Topic 7: Fieldwork; Topic 7: Geographical Skills.

How should I revise GCSE Edexcel Geography A?

Work through one topic at a time in order, since later topics build on earlier ones. For each topic, check you can do everything on its list before moving on, and go back to the ones you could not.

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