GCSE Geography B, Edexcel

Unit 1: Dynamic Planet 25%


This unit introduces students to the main areas of the planet: the geosphere, atmosphere, biosphere and hydrosphere and covers 6 topics:
  • Restless Earth
  • Changing Climate
  • Battle for the Biosphere
  • Water World
  • River Processes and Pressures
  • Extreme Environments
Students study the features of each area, the processes that explain how they operate, threats faced by the natural environment and the issues that surround these threats, including how they can be managed or resolved.
Knowledge and understanding from this unit are used in Unit 3.

Useful links

BBC Bitesize revision: 

Slideshare: 

Restless Earth: 

Rivers and Water World: 

Unit 1 past papers from Edexcel: ​

Unit 2: People and the Planet 25%

This unit introduces students to how people live on our planet and includes 6 topics:
  • Population Dynamics
  • Consuming Resources
  • Development Dilemmas
  • Globalisation
  • The Challenges of and Urban world
  • The Changing Economy of the UK.
Students will understand the main features of each topic, the processes that drive change, including changes that effect human development and the issues that surround this.  Students will also study approaches to managing change. 
Knowledge and understanding from this unit are used in Unit 3.

Useful Links

BBC Class Clips:

Population: 

Challenges of an Urban World: 

Unit 2 past papers from Edexcel: 
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Unit 3: Making Geographical  Decision 25%

Students will use their knowledge from Unit 1 and 2 and use their geographical skills to analyse a geographical problem and consider, select and justify proposed solutions. 
This exam requires students to have a detailed synoptic knowledge of Unit 1 and Unit 2, including linking between the topics and it will require students to interpret and make use of source materials provided in the exam. 

Useful Information

This unit brings together all of your knowledge and understanding from unit 1 and 2. 

You should be familiar with the structure of the exam and use the attached documents to structure your responses to the questions.

Ensure you spend plenty of time reading the materials provided in the exam and use synoptic knowledge to show the examiner you are thinking geographically. 
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