Is AQA GCSE Geography 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1 an official exam paper?

No. It is an original StudyVector predicted-practice paper for revision. It is not official, leaked or guaranteed, and students should still revise the full specification.

How many marks and questions are in this predicted paper?

This paper has 88 marks across 20 questions and is designed for a 90-minute practice session.

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AQA GCSE Geography 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1

GCSE Geography · AQA-style · 90 minutes · 88 marks

Modelled component: 8035/1 · Tier: Standard · Calculator permitted

8035/1 model: 88 marks, 90 minutes.

Prediction type: predicted_paper · Evidence mode: historical · Full-length original StudyVector predicted-practice paper modelled on public exam-board structure. It is not official, leaked or guaranteed.

Evidence basis: public exam-board specification structure, historical topic weighting patterns, StudyVector practice-quality review.

Predicted difficulty score (practice signal)

0–100 model (higher = more demanding)

Candidate focus topics (not guarantees)

natural hazards
climate change
ecosystems
rivers
coasts
geographical skills

I completed a StudyVector GCSE Geography derived predicted-practice paper (2026) and scored 0/88. This is practice-only and not an official paper:

Section A

The challenge of natural hazards. Answer all questions in Sections A and B.

Question SECTION-A1 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for The challenge of natural hazards?
A. It follows directly from the The challenge of natural hazards model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.
Question SECTION-A2 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for The living world?
A. It follows directly from the The living world model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.
Question SECTION-A3 (2 marks)
GCSE Geography Physical landscapes in the UK question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.
Question SECTION-A4 (2 marks)
GCSE Geography Geographical skills question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.
Question SECTION-A5 (4 marks)
GCSE Geography SPaG and specialist terminology question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.
Question SECTION-A6 (6 marks)
GCSE Geography The challenge of natural hazards question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.
Question SECTION-A7 (9 marks)
GCSE Geography The living world question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.
Question SECTION-A8 (8 marks)
GCSE Geography Physical landscapes in the UK question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.

Section B

The living world. Answer all questions in Sections A and B.

Question SECTION-B1 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Geographical skills?
A. It follows directly from the Geographical skills model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.
Question SECTION-B2 (2 marks)
GCSE Geography SPaG and specialist terminology question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.
Question SECTION-B3 (3 marks)
GCSE Geography The challenge of natural hazards question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.
Question SECTION-B4 (4 marks)
GCSE Geography The living world question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.
Question SECTION-B5 (6 marks)
GCSE Geography Physical landscapes in the UK question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.
Question SECTION-B6 (9 marks)
GCSE Geography Geographical skills question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.

Section C

Physical landscapes in the UK - answer two optional question groups. Answer all questions in Sections A and B.

Question SECTION-C1 (3 marks)
GCSE Geography SPaG and specialist terminology question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.
Question SECTION-C2 (6 marks)
GCSE Geography The challenge of natural hazards question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.
Question SECTION-C3 (6 marks)
GCSE Geography The living world question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.
Question SECTION-C4 (3 marks)
GCSE Geography Physical landscapes in the UK question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.
Question SECTION-C5 (6 marks)
GCSE Geography Geographical skills question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.
Question SECTION-C6 (6 marks)
GCSE Geography SPaG and specialist terminology question. Use the map, graph, data extract or case-study context provided in this original practice item. Explain the process or issue, apply evidence from the resource, and make a judgement where the command word asks you to evaluate.

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