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EXAM PAPER TOPIC TRACKER

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All papers

Covering exams sat in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024

TOPIC 1: TECTONIC HAZARDS AND PROCESSES

Topic When examined in paper 1

Distribution of tectonic hazards 2019: Q1a (i) – 1 mark

2019: Q1a (ii) – 1 mark 2019: Q1a (iii) – 2 marks

Theory of plate tectonics 2018: Q1a (i) – 2 marks

2018: Q1a (ii) – 1 mark 2018: Q1a (iii) – 1 mark 2020: Q1b – 12 marks 2021: Q1a (i) – 1 mark 2021: Q1a (ii) – 2 marks 2021: Q1a (iii) – 1 mark

Causes of tectonic hazards 2020: Q1a (i) – 1 mark

2020: Q1a (ii) – 2 marks 2020: Q1a (iii) – 1 mark

The theory of plate tectonics

Vulnerability to impacts of hazards 2018: Q1b – 12 marks

2014: Q1b – 12 marks

Tectonic hazard profiles

Understanding disaster impact 2021: Q1b – 12 marks

2022: Q1a (i) – 1 mark 2022: Q1a (ii) – 1 mark 2022: Q1a (iii) – 2 marks 2023: Q1a (i) – 1 mark 2023: Q1a (ii) – 2 marks 2023: Q1a (iii) – 1 mark 2024: Q1a (i) – 2 marks 2024: Q1a (ii) – 2 marks 2024: Q1b – 12 marks

Trends and patterns of tectonic hazards

Theoretical frameworks to understand tectonic hazards

2022: Q1b – 12 marks

Mitigation and adaptation strategies 2019: Q1b – 12 marks

2023: Q1b – 12 marks

Topic 2B: Coastal landscapes and change

Topic When examined in Paper 1

Coastal features and landscapes 2014: Q3a – 6 marks

Coastal landforms and geology 2024: Q3b – 6 marks

Coastal recession 2018: Q3b – 6 marks

2020: Q3d – 20 marks 2023: Q3c – 8 marks

Landforms of marine erosion 2019: Q3a – 6 marks

Coastal transport and deposition 2018: Q3c – 8 marks

2019: Q3b – 6 marks 2020: Q3b – 6 marks 2021: Q3b – 6 marks 2022: Q3a – 6 marks 2023: Q3a – 6 marks 2024: Q3b – 6 marks

Roel of vegetation in coastal landscapes 2021: Q3c – 8 marks

Subaerial processes 2022: Q3b – 6 marks

2024: Q3c – 6 marks

Sea level change 2020: Q3a – 6 marks

2021: Q3a – 6 marks 2022: Q3c – 8 marks 2023: Q3b – 6 marks 2024: Q3a – 6 marks

Threats of rapid coastal retreat

Risks of coastal flooding 2019: Q3d – 20 marks

2022: Q3d – 20 marks 2024: Q3d – 20 marks

Managing the risks of coastal recession 2018: Q3a – 6 marks

2018: Q3d – 20 marks 2020: Q3c – 8 marks 2021: Q3d – 20 marks 2023: Q3d – 20 marks

Integrated coastal zone management 2019: Q3c – 8 marks

Topic 3: Globalisation

Topic When examined in Paper 2

Acceleration of globalisation – transport, ITC, etc 2022: Q1b – 12 marks

Acceleration of globalisation – economic organisations

2022: Q1a – 4 marks 2024: Q1b – 12 marks

Switched on and switched off places 2023: Q1a – 4 marks

The effects of globalisation

The effect of the global shift 2018: Q1a – 4 marks

2019: Q1a – 4 marks

Economic migration

Global culture 2023: Q1b – 12 marks

Globalisation and development 2018: Q1b – 12 marks

2020: Q1a (i) – 2 marks 2020: Q1a (ii) – 1 mark 2020: Q1a (iii) – 1 mark 2020: Q1b – 12 marks 2024: Q1a – 4 marks

Tensions resulting from globalisation

Localism and the impacts of the consumer society 2019: Q1b – 12 marks

Topic 4B: Diverse places

Topic When examined in Paper 2

Variations in population structure 2020: Q4a (i) – 3 marks

2022: Q4a (i) – 3 marks 2024: Q4a (i) – 3 marks

Variations in population characteristics 2020: Q4a (ii) – 6 marks

2022: Q4a (ii) – 6 marks 2023: Q4a (i) – 3 marks 2024: Q4a (i) – 3 marks

How connections shape the culture of places 2018: Q4c – 20 marks

2020: Q4b – 6 marks 2022: Q4c – 20 marks 2024: Q4c – 20 marks

Perceptions of places 2018: Q4a (ii) – 6 marks

2019: Q4ai – 3 marks 2022: Q4b – 6 marks 2024: Q4a (ii) – 6 marks 2024: Q4b – 6 marks

Perceptions of rural places 2018: Q4b – 6 marks

How people view their living space 2018: Q4a (i) – 3 marks

2019: Q4d – 20 marks 2023: Q4d – 20 marks 2024: Q4a (ii) – 6 marks 2024: Q4b – 6 marks

Diversity in the UK 2023: Q4a (i) – 3 marks

2023: Q4a (ii) 6 – marks

Diverse places, tension and conflict 2019: Q4a (ii) – 6 marks

2023: Q4b – 6 marks

Managing cultural and demographic issues

Managing change in diverse urban areas 2020: Q4c – 20 marks

Managing change in diverse rural areas 2020: Q4c – 20 marks

2023: Q4c – 20 marks

Topic 5: The water cycle and water insecurity

Topic When examined in Paper 1

Global hydrological cycle 2020: Q4a – 3 marks

2024: Q4a – 3 marks

The drainage basin system

Water budgets, storm hydrographs and river systems 2018: Q4a – 3 marks

2020: Q4b – 6 marks 2023: Q4d – 12 marks 2024: Q4b – 6 marks

Deficits within the hydrological cycle 2022: Q4c – 8 marks

2024: Q4a – 3 marks

Surpluses within the hydrological cycle 2018: Q4b – 6 marks

2022: Q4e – 20 marks

Climate change and the hydrological cycle 2021: Q4d – 20 marks

Causes of water insecurity 2019: Q4d – 12 marks

2020: Q4c – 8 marks

Consequences and risks of water insecurity 2019: Q4c – 8 marks

2023: Q4c – 8 marks

Approaches to managing water supply 2019: Q4e – 20 marks

2024: Q4b – 6 marks 2024: Q4e – 20 marks

Topic 7: Superpowers

Topic When examined in Paper 2

Geopolitical powers and characteristics of superpowers

2018: Q2a – 4 marks 2018: Q2b – 12 marks 2022: Q2a (i) – 2 marks 2022: Q2a (ii) – 2 marks 2023: Q2b – 12 marks

Patterns of power 2019: Q2a – 4 marks

Emerging powers 2024: 2b – 12 marks

The influence of superpowers 2020: Q2b – 12 marks

Global concerns and superpower actions 2019: Q2b – 12 marks

2020: Q2a – 4 marks 2022: Q2b – 12 marks 2024: Q2a – 4 marks

Contested global influence

Developing nations relationships with superpowers 2023: Q2a – 4 marks

Topic 8A: Health, human rights and intervention

Topic When examined in Paper 2

Concepts of human development 2018: Q5a – 4 marks

2019: Q5a (i) – 2 marks 2019: Q5a (ii) – 2 marks 2019: Q5a (iii) – 6 marks 2022: Q5b – 6 marks

Variations in human health and life expectancy 2023: Q5a (i) – 2 marks

2023: Q5a (ii) – 2 marks 2024: Q5a (i) – 1 mark 2024: Q5a (ii) – 1 mark 2024: Q5a (iii) – 2 marks 2024 – Q5a (iv) – 6 marks

Government role in human rights targets 2023: Q5c – 20 marks

Human rights and international agreements 2018: Q5b – 6 marks

2020: Q5a – 4 marks 2022 Q5a – 4 marks

Differences between countries on human rights 2019: Q5b – 8 marks

2022: Q5c – 8 marks 2024: Q5b – 5 marks

Variations in human rights within countries

Improving human rights and welfare

Military aid and intervention

Measuring the success of geopolitical interventions 2020: Q5b – 6 marks

2020: Q5c – 8 marks 2024: Q5c – 8 marks

Development aid 2018: Q5c – 8 marks

2018: Q5d – 20 marks 2019: Q5c – 20 marks 2023: Q5b – 6 marks

The impact of military interventions 2020: Q5d – 20 marks

2022 Q5d – 20 marks