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Each line joins locations at the same height. No spot height is supplied for P.
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Four contours rise from 80 m to 140 m at intervals of 20 m. P is between the two highest contours.
1 mark1. What is the contour interval in metres?
1 mark2. Which statement about P is supported?
Six locations were observed once. Several unmeasured factors could influence the number of trees.
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| Distance (km) | Trees within 50 m |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28 |
| 2 | 24 |
| 3 | 20 |
| 4 | 19 |
| 5 | 14 |
| 6 | 13 |
1 km: 28 trees; 2 km: 24 trees; 3 km: 20 trees; 4 km: 19 trees; 5 km: 14 trees; 6 km: 13 trees
1 mark1. Which description best fits the pattern?
1 mark2. Which conclusion is justified?
Both surveys use the same defined cliff-top line and coordinate system. Movement is a net landward change over the whole period.
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| Initial survey year | 2000 |
| Final survey year | 2019 |
| Landward movement of the same cliff-top line (m) | 95 |
Fictional repeated cliff-top surveys
1 mark1. What is the mean annual retreat rate in m/year?
1 mark2. Does this average show that retreat happened evenly each year?
Both surveys use the same defined cliff-top line and coordinate system. Movement is a net landward change over the whole period.
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| Initial survey year | 2000 |
| Final survey year | 2012 |
| Landward movement of the same cliff-top line (m) | 60 |
Fictional repeated cliff-top surveys
1 mark1. What is the mean annual retreat rate in m/year?
1 mark2. Does this average show that retreat happened evenly each year?
Blue bars show rainfall in the hour ending at each labelled time. The green line shows discharge at that time. Peak lag is the difference between the hours of maximum rainfall and maximum discharge.
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| Hour | Rainfall in preceding hour (mm) | Discharge (m³/s) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 2 | 11 | 5 |
| 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 4 | 0 | 15 |
| 5 | 0 | 21 |
| 6 | 0 | 27 |
| 7 | 0 | 21 |
| 8 | 0 | 15 |
| 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 10 | 0 | 5 |
| 11 | 0 | 5 |
| 12 | 0 | 5 |
Hour 0: 0 mm rainfall, 5 m³/s discharge; Hour 1: 4 mm rainfall, 5 m³/s discharge; Hour 2: 11 mm rainfall, 5 m³/s discharge; Hour 3: 6 mm rainfall, 9 m³/s discharge; Hour 4: 0 mm rainfall, 15 m³/s discharge; Hour 5: 0 mm rainfall, 21 m³/s discharge; Hour 6: 0 mm rainfall, 27 m³/s discharge; Hour 7: 0 mm rainfall, 21 m³/s discharge; Hour 8: 0 mm rainfall, 15 m³/s discharge; Hour 9: 0 mm rainfall, 9 m³/s discharge; Hour 10: 0 mm rainfall, 5 m³/s discharge; Hour 11: 0 mm rainfall, 5 m³/s discharge; Hour 12: 0 mm rainfall, 5 m³/s discharge
1 mark1. What is peak discharge in m³/s?
1 mark2. What is the peak lag time in hours?
1 mark3. What can this record establish?
Read latitude and longitude separately. Give a signed number: north and east are positive, south and west negative. The grid is for coordinates, not for measuring distances.
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| Point | Latitude (signed degrees) | Longitude (signed degrees) |
|---|---|---|
| P | -20 | -10 |
Longitude runs from -20° to 30°. Latitude runs from -30° to 20°. P is at longitude -10°, latitude -20°. Grid interval is 10°. This diagram is not a distance-preserving map projection.
1 mark1. What is P’s latitude in degrees?
1 mark2. What is P’s longitude in degrees?
1 mark3. Where does P lie?
Six locations were observed once. Several unmeasured factors could influence the number of trees.
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| Distance (km) | Trees within 50 m |
|---|---|
| 1 | 27 |
| 2 | 14 |
| 3 | 5 |
| 4 | 5 |
| 5 | 14 |
| 6 | 27 |
1 km: 27 trees; 2 km: 14 trees; 3 km: 5 trees; 4 km: 5 trees; 5 km: 14 trees; 6 km: 27 trees
1 mark1. Which description best fits the pattern?
1 mark2. Which conclusion is justified?
Six locations were observed once. Several unmeasured factors could influence the number of trees.
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| Distance (km) | Trees within 50 m |
|---|---|
| 1 | 25 |
| 2 | 13 |
| 3 | 5 |
| 4 | 5 |
| 5 | 13 |
| 6 | 25 |
1 km: 25 trees; 2 km: 13 trees; 3 km: 5 trees; 4 km: 5 trees; 5 km: 13 trees; 6 km: 25 trees
1 mark1. Which description best fits the pattern?
1 mark2. Which conclusion is justified?
Six locations were observed once. Several unmeasured factors could influence the number of trees.
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| Distance (km) | Trees within 50 m |
|---|---|
| 1 | 11 |
| 2 | 13 |
| 3 | 18 |
| 4 | 21 |
| 5 | 22 |
| 6 | 25 |
1 km: 11 trees; 2 km: 13 trees; 3 km: 18 trees; 4 km: 21 trees; 5 km: 22 trees; 6 km: 25 trees
1 mark1. Which description best fits the pattern?
1 mark2. Which conclusion is justified?
Use the accompanying exact monthly values for calculations. Both axes begin at zero.
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) | Temperature (°C) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 107 | 3 |
| Feb | 79 | 4 |
| Mar | 111 | 7 |
| Apr | 99 | 10 |
| May | 102 | 14 |
| Jun | 23 | 17 |
| Jul | 39 | 19 |
| Aug | 19 | 18 |
| Sep | 32 | 15 |
| Oct | 108 | 11 |
| Nov | 115 | 7 |
| Dec | 114 | 4 |
Jan: 107 mm, 3°C; Feb: 79 mm, 4°C; Mar: 111 mm, 7°C; Apr: 99 mm, 10°C; May: 102 mm, 14°C; Jun: 23 mm, 17°C; Jul: 39 mm, 19°C; Aug: 19 mm, 18°C; Sep: 32 mm, 15°C; Oct: 108 mm, 11°C; Nov: 115 mm, 7°C; Dec: 114 mm, 4°C
1 mark1. What is the total annual rainfall in mm?
1 mark2. What is the annual temperature range in °C?
1 mark3. In which month is the highest mean temperature?
Fictional training exercise. A team measures a permitted shallow reach from a safe platform. The section is simplified as a rectangle.
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Width (m) | 4 |
| Mean depth (m) | 0.3 |
| Mean velocity (m/s) | 0.5 |
1 mark1. Calculate cross-sectional area in square metres.
1 mark2. Calculate discharge in cubic metres per second.
2 marks3. Explain a limitation of estimating the section as a rectangle.
Fictional training exercise. Three zones have different surface materials. The group wants to compare all zones without choosing conspicuous stones.
| Zone | Length of zone (m) |
|---|---|
| Upper | 30 |
| Middle | 50 |
| Lower | 20 |
1 mark1. Which design directly represents each zone?
1 mark2. For proportional allocation of 40 samples, how many go in the middle zone?
2 marks3. How could the team make pebble size measurements comparable?
The shading represents a percentage of households, not a total. Class boundaries are lower-inclusive and upper-exclusive.
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| District | Reported damage (%) | Households |
|---|---|---|
| A | 6 | 1000 |
| B | 11 | 500 |
| C | 23 | 500 |
| D | 37 | 100 |
A–D use these non-overlapping classes: 0 to less than 10%; 10 to less than 20%; 20 to less than 30%; 30 to less than 40%. A has 1,000 households and D has 100 households.
1 mark1. Which class contains district C?
1 mark2. How many households in A reported damage?
1 mark3. Does the darkest district necessarily have the most affected households?
Use the stated printed measurement. Resizing this screen does not change the measurement in the table.
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Map scale | 1:100,000 |
| Measured route on a printed map | 9 cm |
Distance along a fictional route
1 mark1. What is the ground distance in kilometres?
1 mark2. How many centimetres would 2 km occupy on this printed map?
Each line joins locations at the same height. No spot height is supplied for P.
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Four contours rise from 30 m to 60 m at intervals of 10 m. P is between the two highest contours.
1 mark1. What is the contour interval in metres?
1 mark2. Which statement about P is supported?
Each line joins locations at the same height. No spot height is supplied for P.
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Four contours rise from 60 m to 120 m at intervals of 20 m. P is between the two highest contours.
1 mark1. What is the contour interval in metres?
1 mark2. Which statement about P is supported?
Original fictional scenarios and fieldwork resources: GeographyHelp, 2026. · Original controlled resources: GeographyHelp skills engine. · Official assessment context: https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/geography/specifications/AQA-8035-SP-2016.PDF
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1. What is the contour interval in metres? (1 mark)
20
Adjacent labelled contours differ by 20 m. For this 1-mark task, credit the accepted numerical answer in the requested units.
2. Which statement about P is supported? (1 mark)
Between 120 and 140 m
A position between contours gives a height interval, not an exact height. For this 1-mark task, credit the keyed option.
1. Which description best fits the pattern? (1 mark)
Negative association
Tree counts generally fall as distance increases. For this 1-mark task, credit the keyed option.
2. Which conclusion is justified? (1 mark)
The observations show an association, but do not establish its cause.
An observational association alone cannot establish causation or universal applicability. For this 1-mark task, credit the keyed option.
1. What is the mean annual retreat rate in m/year? (1 mark)
5
95 m ÷ 19 years. For this 1-mark task, credit the accepted numerical answer in the requested units.
2. Does this average show that retreat happened evenly each year? (1 mark)
No; the endpoint surveys do not show the annual pattern.
Storm events may concentrate change in a few years. Two endpoints establish net change, not its timing. For this 1-mark task, credit the keyed option.
1. What is the mean annual retreat rate in m/year? (1 mark)
5
60 m ÷ 12 years. For this 1-mark task, credit the accepted numerical answer in the requested units.
2. Does this average show that retreat happened evenly each year? (1 mark)
No; the endpoint surveys do not show the annual pattern.
Storm events may concentrate change in a few years. Two endpoints establish net change, not its timing. For this 1-mark task, credit the keyed option.
1. What is peak discharge in m³/s? (1 mark)
27
Read the maximum on the discharge line and its left axis. For this 1-mark task, credit the accepted numerical answer in the requested units.
2. What is the peak lag time in hours? (1 mark)
4
Maximum rainfall is at hour 2; maximum discharge is at hour 6. Subtract 2. For this 1-mark task, credit the accepted numerical answer in the requested units.
3. What can this record establish? (1 mark)
The discharge peak follows the rainfall peak in this storm.
Travel time and storage can delay discharge, but one record does not identify a unique mechanism or prove a universal lag. For this 1-mark task, credit the keyed option.
1. What is P’s latitude in degrees? (1 mark)
-20
Use the horizontal latitude line through P; preserve its sign. For this 1-mark task, credit the accepted numerical answer in the requested units.
2. What is P’s longitude in degrees? (1 mark)
-10
Use the vertical longitude line through P; preserve its sign. For this 1-mark task, credit the accepted numerical answer in the requested units.
3. Where does P lie? (1 mark)
Southern hemisphere
A latitude of zero is the equator. A positive latitude is north; a negative latitude is south. For this 1-mark task, credit the keyed option.
1. Which description best fits the pattern? (1 mark)
Curved association
Tree counts fall and then rise. A curved relationship can exist even when a straight-line correlation is zero. For this 1-mark task, credit the keyed option.
2. Which conclusion is justified? (1 mark)
The observations show an association, but do not establish its cause.
An observational association alone cannot establish causation or universal applicability. For this 1-mark task, credit the keyed option.
1. Which description best fits the pattern? (1 mark)
Curved association
Tree counts fall and then rise. A curved relationship can exist even when a straight-line correlation is zero. For this 1-mark task, credit the keyed option.
2. Which conclusion is justified? (1 mark)
The observations show an association, but do not establish its cause.
An observational association alone cannot establish causation or universal applicability. For this 1-mark task, credit the keyed option.
1. Which description best fits the pattern? (1 mark)
Positive association
Tree counts generally rise as distance increases. For this 1-mark task, credit the keyed option.
2. Which conclusion is justified? (1 mark)
The observations show an association, but do not establish its cause.
An observational association alone cannot establish causation or universal applicability. For this 1-mark task, credit the keyed option.
1. What is the total annual rainfall in mm? (1 mark)
948
Add the rainfall for all twelve months. For this 1-mark task, credit the accepted numerical answer in the requested units.
2. What is the annual temperature range in °C? (1 mark)
16
Subtract the lowest monthly temperature from the highest. For this 1-mark task, credit the accepted numerical answer in the requested units.
3. In which month is the highest mean temperature? (1 mark)
Jul
Identify the highest point on the temperature line. For this 1-mark task, credit the keyed option.
1. Calculate cross-sectional area in square metres. (1 mark)
1.2
Width × mean depth = 4 × 0.3 = 1.2 m². For this 1-mark task, credit the accepted numerical answer in the requested units.
2. Calculate discharge in cubic metres per second. (1 mark)
0.6
Discharge = cross-sectional area × mean velocity = 1.2 × 0.5 = 0.6 m³/s. For this 1-mark task, credit the accepted numerical answer in the requested units.
3. Explain a limitation of estimating the section as a rectangle. (2 marks)
Depth varies across the channel. Several depth measurements and a more realistic cross-section could improve the area estimate. A surface float also may not represent mean velocity through the water column.
Depth varies across the channel. Several depth measurements and a more realistic cross-section could improve the area estimate. A surface float also may not represent mean velocity through the water column. Original credit guidance: credit relevant explained reasoning; accept accurate alternatives.
1. Which design directly represents each zone? (1 mark)
Use random locations within each zone
Stratified sampling includes each zone; random locations within zones reduce convenience and selection bias. For this 1-mark task, credit the keyed option.
2. For proportional allocation of 40 samples, how many go in the middle zone? (1 mark)
20
The middle zone is 50/100 of the total length: 0.5 × 40 = 20. For this 1-mark task, credit the accepted numerical answer in the requested units.
3. How could the team make pebble size measurements comparable? (2 marks)
Use the same axis, units and instrument throughout; record the rule for selecting the pebble at each location. Measure rather than classify by eye.
Use the same axis, units and instrument throughout; record the rule for selecting the pebble at each location. Measure rather than classify by eye. Original credit guidance: credit relevant explained reasoning; accept accurate alternatives.
1. Which class contains district C? (1 mark)
20 to less than 30%
23 is at least 20 and below 30. For this 1-mark task, credit the keyed option.
2. How many households in A reported damage? (1 mark)
60
6% of 1,000 = 60. For this 1-mark task, credit the accepted numerical answer in the requested units.
3. Does the darkest district necessarily have the most affected households? (1 mark)
No; the household denominators differ.
A high rate in a small population can represent fewer households than a lower rate in a large population. For this 1-mark task, credit the keyed option.
1. What is the ground distance in kilometres? (1 mark)
9
9 × 100000 cm ÷ 100,000 = 9 km. For this 1-mark task, credit the accepted numerical answer in the requested units.
2. How many centimetres would 2 km occupy on this printed map? (1 mark)
2
2 km is 200,000 cm. Divide by 100000. For this 1-mark task, credit the accepted numerical answer in the requested units.
1. What is the contour interval in metres? (1 mark)
10
Adjacent labelled contours differ by 10 m. For this 1-mark task, credit the accepted numerical answer in the requested units.
2. Which statement about P is supported? (1 mark)
Between 50 and 60 m
A position between contours gives a height interval, not an exact height. For this 1-mark task, credit the keyed option.
1. What is the contour interval in metres? (1 mark)
20
Adjacent labelled contours differ by 20 m. For this 1-mark task, credit the accepted numerical answer in the requested units.
2. Which statement about P is supported? (1 mark)
Between 100 and 120 m
A position between contours gives a height interval, not an exact height. For this 1-mark task, credit the keyed option.