Full Mock Practice & Mark Schemes

The best way to prepare for your AQA GCSE Geography exams is to practise under realistic conditions and then learn from the mark schemes. This lesson provides a mock-style set of practice questions, explains how AQA mark schemes work, and teaches you how to self-assess your answers to identify areas for improvement.

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How AQA Mark Schemes Work

AQA uses two main types of marking:

Point-Mark Questions (1–4 marks)

For lower-tariff questions, the mark scheme lists specific points that earn marks. You get 1 mark for each correct point, up to the maximum.

Example: "Give two reasons why people migrate from rural to urban areas." (2 marks)

Mark scheme:

• Better job opportunities / higher wages (1)
• Access to better education / schools / universities (1)
• Better healthcare / hospitals (1)
• More entertainment / social opportunities (1)

Any two from the list = 2 marks.

Exam Tip: Notice that the mark scheme often has more creditworthy points than marks available. This means there are multiple correct answers — you do not need to guess the "right" one.

Levels-Mark Questions (6–9 marks)