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7037/1 June 2020 AQA A Level Geography Mark Scheme

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7037/1June 2020 AQA Geography 7037 Mark Scheme

This is the official AQA mark scheme for Geography (7037) Mark Scheme 1 from the June 2020 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: 7037/1 · 70371 · AQA-70371-MS-JUN20 · AQA 7037 June 2020

This mark scheme corresponds to AQA-70371-QP-JUN20. For maximum revision benefit, attempt the question paper under strict exam conditions first, then use this mark scheme to self-assess. Pay attention to the marking notation: "allow" means an alternative is accepted, "do not credit" means a specific phrasing is rejected even if technically correct, and "ORA" (or reverse argument) means the mark can also be earned with the opposite reasoning.

AQA mark schemes reward precise language. For Geography (7037), 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 Geography Mark Scheme 1 from other exam series — practise the same paper across the years, then mark each one against its mark scheme.

Examiner Insights — AQA Geography (7037)

Based on analysis of 6 official AQA documents (2022–2023).

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Reciting learned/textbook content instead of applying knowledge to the specific question or resource

Students who recited learned material irrespective of the question set, were likely to score low marks on questions which tested AO2.7037/1 Report on the Examination, June 2022

How to fix: Treat every 6-, 9- and 20-mark question as a bespoke task. Read the stem twice, underline the command word and the exact focus, then build each paragraph around that focus, not around what you revised. Use case study material as evidence for the argument the question demands — never as a pre-packaged paragraph dropped in regardless of wording.

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Geography Exam Guide: How to Score Higher

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