AQA GCSE Geography Paper 3 2025 Question Paper

Download the official AQA GCSE Geography Paper 3: Geographical Applications question paper for the June 2025 exam series (8035/3). This paper was sat on Thursday 12 June 2025 (morning) and is 1 hour 30 minutes long, worth a total of 76 marks.

Section A focuses on Issue Evaluation using the pre-release resource booklet. Students analyse energy in the UK, including changes in energy consumption (1990–2021), energy security, and renewable energy projects such as the Morecambe Bay tidal scheme. The paper includes 6-mark and 9-mark extended evaluation questions requiring balanced arguments and evidence-based conclusions (*pages 2–8*).

Section B covers Fieldwork, testing both physical and human geography investigations. For example:
- River fieldwork data on width and depth across six sites (*page 10*)
- Data analysis including mean and range calculations (*page 11*)
- Use of appropriate presentation techniques such as scattergraphs (*page 11*)
- Visitor surveys and desire line maps (*pages 13–14*)
- Evaluation of data reliability in shopping centre studies (*page 15*)

Students are also required to apply their own fieldwork experience, including explaining methods, sampling strategies, and evaluating the effectiveness of their enquiry with improvement suggestions (*pages 16–18*).

The paper includes a wide range of question types: multiple-choice, short-answer, data interpretation, calculations, and extended 6–9 mark evaluation questions with SPaG assessment.

This is an essential exam practice paper for mastering Paper 3 skills, especially issue evaluation and fieldwork analysis, which are often the most challenging parts of GCSE Geography.

Fully aligned with the 2025/2026 GCSE Geography specification.

This resource is designed for GCSE Geography students preparing for the 2026 exams, including Year 11 students, resit candidates, and independent learners who want to master Paper 3 skills.

It is especially useful for students who struggle with fieldwork and issue evaluation questions, as it provides real exam-style practice using authentic AQA questions. Teachers and tutors can use it for mock exams, timed assessments, and improving extended-answer techniques.