Edexcel A Level Geography Paper 1 June 2025 question paper 9GE0/01

Study Figure 1 which shows significant earthquake events in California, 1999–2022.

Significant earthquake events in California, 1999–2022

Using Figure 1;

Calculate the value of (x_i −µ)² for the year 2000.

Using the answer to a(ii) and the formula below, calculate the Standard Deviation (SD) for this data.

In this data set n = 12.

You must show your working.

Give your answer to two decimal places.

Assess the importance of community preparedness in influencing the vulnerability of people to tectonic hazards.

Study Figure 2a in the Resource Booklet.

Explain the role of valley glaciers in the formation of this landscape.

Study Figure 2b in the Resource Booklet.

Explain the influence of geology in the formation of this knock and lochan landscape.

Explain why meltwater creates distinctive depositional fluvio-glacial landforms.

Evaluate the view that the management of glaciated landscapes should always prioritise preservation over economic exploitation.

Do not answer Question 3 if you have answered Question 2.

Answer ONE question in this section – either Question 2 OR Question 3.

Coastal Landscapes and Change

You must use the Resource Booklet provided.

Study Figure 3a in the Resource Booklet.

Explain the role of destructive waves in the formation of this landscape.

Study Figure 3b in the Resource Booklet.

Explain the influence of constructive waves in the formation of this landscape.

Explain why subaerial processes influence the rate of coastal recession.

Evaluate the view that coastal management should always prioritise the environment over economic considerations.

Study Figure 4 in the Resource Booklet.

Explain one reason why the global water budget limits water availability for human use.

Explain the possible impacts of climate change on river discharge.

Unconventional fossil fuel energy resources include tar sands, shale gas, shale oil and deepwater oil.

Explain the costs and benefits of developing unconventional fossil fuel energy resources.

Assess the extent to which future demand for water can be met using sustainable approaches.

Evaluate the view that global agreements are essential in order to reduce further planetary warming.