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7447/2 June 2022 AQA A Level Environmental Science Mark Scheme

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7447/2June 2022 AQA Environmental Science 7447 Mark Scheme

This is the official AQA mark scheme for Environmental Science (7447) Mark Scheme 2 from the June 2022 session. Mark schemes show exactly how each mark is awarded, including acceptable alternative answers, required key terms, and common errors that lose marks. AQA mark schemes use notation like "allow," "accept," and "do not credit" to define the boundary between full marks and zero.

Also referenced as: 7447/2 · 74472 · AQA-74472-MS-JUN22 · AQA 7447 June 2022

After reviewing this document, explore the other papers from this session listed below. Pairing question papers with their mark schemes is the most effective way to prepare for your exam.

AQA mark schemes reward precise language. For Environmental Science (7447), look for keywords the examiner requires — definitions must include specific terms (e.g., "per unit mass," "resultant"), and calculations must show working even if the final answer is correct. Understanding mark scheme conventions helps you write answers that hit every marking point, not just the general idea.

Same paper, other years

AQA Environmental Science Mark Scheme 2 from other exam series — practise the same paper across the years, then mark each one against its mark scheme.

Examiner Insights — AQA Environmental Science (7447)

Based on analysis of 4 official AQA documents (2022–2023).

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Stating a method without explaining HOW it works — 'outline'/'explain' answers stripped of mechanism

the use of baffle mounds was a relevant method to reduce noise pollution. However, what baffle mounds do to reduce the noise pollution – they absorb or deflect the noise –was not explained.7447/1 June 2023

How to fix: On every 'explain' or 'outline' question, name the method AND state the mechanism. Pattern: '<method> reduces <impact> because <process>'. Example: 'baffle mounds absorb/deflect the sound waves'. Never write only the method name.

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Environmental Science Exam Guide: How to Score Higher

Top mistakes, scoring patterns & answer frameworks from 4 official AQA documents