AQA As Geography Paper 2 2025 Qp

Access the official AQA AS Geography Paper 2 question paper for June 2025 (7036/2). This paper focuses on human geography and fieldwork investigation skills, testing both theoretical understanding and applied geographical enquiry.

The paper is divided into two sections and is worth 80 marks, with a total time of 1 hour 30 minutes (page 1). Section A focuses on Changing Places, while Section B assesses fieldwork and geographical skills through structured investigations.

Section A begins with multiple-choice questions on place concepts such as endogenous factors (internal characteristics shaping a place) and external agencies influencing place meaning (pages 2–3). Short-answer questions then assess understanding of data types, including advantages of quantitative data for analysing change over time.

A key data-response question uses maps of population change across England and Wales (Figures 1a and 1b, pages 4–5). These maps show regional variation, with faster growth in southern and eastern regions and significant local variation such as high growth in Tower Hamlets (22.1%) compared to lower growth elsewhere. Students must analyse spatial patterns and use data precisely.

Higher-mark questions require applied knowledge of place. Question 01.5 asks students to assess how people form attachments to a local place (9 marks), while Question 01.6 is a 20-mark essay evaluating how economic or demographic change has shaped a distant place. These questions require case study knowledge, evaluation, and strong geographical reasoning.

Section B focuses on fieldwork investigation and skills. Question 2 tests understanding of research methods, including coding techniques for analysing text, sampling strategies, and justification of data collection methods (pages 10–13). Students must also evaluate their own fieldwork experience, including conclusions and planning effectiveness.

Students then choose between Question 3 or Question 4, both based on real fieldwork scenarios:
- Question 3 investigates shopper distribution in town centres, comparing indoor shopping centres and regenerated market areas (pages 15–18).
- Question 4 investigates pebble sorting on beaches, comparing locations with and without a sea wall (pages 21–24).

Both options require evaluation of methods such as sampling strategies, data presentation (GIS, bar graphs, scatter graphs), and statistical testing (Spearman’s Rank). For example, Figure 6 (page 18) shows how techniques like proportional symbols and correlation analysis are used to interpret spatial data.

This question paper is essential for understanding exam structure, practising real questions, and preparing for 2026 AQA AS Geography exams. It pairs directly with the official mark scheme to help students master high-level responses.

This document is designed for AS Geography students preparing for exams, especially those revising for the 2026 AQA assessment.

It is also useful for teachers and tutors who want authentic exam questions for practice, mock exams, and understanding how students are assessed in human geography and fieldwork components.