AQA GCSE Geography Paper 2 2025 Question Paper

Download the official AQA GCSE Geography Paper 2: Challenges in the Human Environment question paper for the June 2025 exam series (8035/2). This paper is 1 hour 30 minutes long and is worth 88 marks, covering key human geography topics including urban issues, economic development, and resource management. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Section A focuses on urban issues and challenges, including questions on urbanisation, megacities, and population growth. For example, the *map on page 2* shows projected megacities like Nairobi and London by 2050, while *Figure 2 on page 4* provides data on population growth in cities such as Baghdad and Ho Chi Minh City.

Section B explores the changing economic world, with data interpretation and extended writing. The *graph on page 12* examines access to clean water across income groups, and *Figure 8 on page 14* shows population changes in UK rural areas, testing data skills and calculation accuracy.

Section C covers resource management, including food, water, and energy. The *world map on page 22* compares well-being scores globally, while later questions require evaluation of sustainability strategies such as water conservation, energy use, and food supply.

The paper includes a mix of multiple-choice, short-answer, data interpretation, and extended 6–9 mark evaluation questions, including SPaG-assessed responses. Case studies are essential, especially for urban growth (e.g., LIC/NEE cities like Dar es Salaam shown on *page 10*).

This question paper is essential for exam practice and should be used alongside the official mark scheme to understand how marks are awarded and how to structure high-level answers for Grade 7–9 performance.

Fully aligned with the 2025/2026 GCSE Geography specification.

This resource is designed for GCSE Geography students preparing for their final exams, including Year 11 students, resit candidates, and independent learners aiming to improve exam technique and achieve top grades.

It is also valuable for teachers and tutors who want authentic exam material for mock exams, timed practice, and classroom revision. Parents can use this paper to support structured revision and assess student progress using real AQA exam questions.