1. Test your Geography exam skills...
How far have you got with your revision?
Multiple choice!

2. How many points do you need to make – for a 2 mark question?
B = 1
C = at least three

3. If a question says “Using examples...” it means..?
A = you must include keywords in the answer
B = you need to give reasons why things happen
C = you must name a case study or case studies you have learnt

4. Place Specific Detail is a good way to get more marks in longer answers because..?
A = it makes the answer even longer
B = it helps you to explain
C = it shows you know facts and figures about an example you’ve studied

5. How is a 4 or 6 mark question marked?
A = one mark for each correct idea/point
B = using levels to judge your overall answer
C = whether you include Place Specific Details from case studies

6. Which of the following phrases does not need you to explain your answers?
A = describe the features of an ageing population/headland
B = how and why do some places have problems with high dependency ratios/loss of biodiversity
C = Explain how a city can be made more sustainable/how a spit forms

7. Use you keywords – but when?
A = when questions begin with “Name the process...”
B = In longer answers as part of your writing
C = when labelling diagrams
D = all of the above?

8. Are there options on the exam paper?
A = Yes, in every section I can choose which questions to do
B = No, I do every question in all sections
C = Yes, but only in section B and Section C
Bonus points if...

9. How can I tell if I am explaining?
A = I write enough to fill the space
B = I use place specific detail
C = I use words like because, so and as a result

10. How long is the exam? A = one hour B = two hours
C = an hour and a half

11. When using diagrams or graphs I need to..?
A = Be accurate and possibly use a ruler
B = Bring in a calculator
C = Include evidence or figures from the graph or diagram in my answers (data response)

12. Add up your scores
0-4 = E-G grade standard – get practising past paper questions
5-7 = Satisfactory if you want a C/D
8-10 = excellent – once you have revised you’ll do well