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Cambridge AS & A Level Geography

SKGeographical skills

Geographical skills in Cambridge AS & A Level Geography: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
Syllabus section88 practice questions4 lessons

Overview

Skills used throughout the course and in every paper. Fieldwork and geographical investigations are encouraged but not assessed; GIS and technology are encouraged but not used in exam papers.

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Lessons

  • Graphs, thematic maps, photographs and other resources

    35 min

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  • Reading and interpreting topographic maps

    40 min

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  • Research techniques and geographical enquiry

    35 min

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  • Command words, structured answers and evaluative essays

    40 min

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Sample question

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Geographical skills: sample question

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A good conclusion to an evaluative essay simply repeats the main points of the essay.

Is the statement true or false?

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