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A-levelGEOGRAPHY
7037/1
Paper 1 Physical Geography
Mark scheme
June 2021
Version: 1.0 Final Mark Scheme
*216A7037/1/MS*
, MARK SCHEME – A-LEVEL GEOGRAPHY – 7037/1 – JUNE 2021
Mark schemes are prepared by the Lead Assessment Writer and considered, together with the relevant
questions, by a panel of subject teachers. This mark scheme includes any amendments made at the
standardisation events which all associates participate in and is the scheme which was used by them in
this examination. The standardisation process ensures that the mark scheme covers the students’
responses to questions and that every associate understands and applies it in the same correct way.
As preparation for standardisation each associate analyses a number of students’ scripts. Alternative
answers not already covered by the mark scheme are discussed and legislated for. If, after the
standardisation process, associates encounter unusual answers which have not been raised they are
required to refer these to the Lead Examiner.
It must be stressed that a mark scheme is a working document, in many cases further developed and
expanded on the basis of students’ reactions to a particular paper. Assumptions about future mark
schemes on the basis of one year’s document should be avoided; whilst the guiding principles of
assessment remain constant, details will change, depending on the content of a particular examination
paper.
Further copies of this mark scheme are available from aqa.org.uk
Copyright information
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internal use, with the following important exception: AQA cannot give permission to schools/colleges to photocopy any material that is acknowledged to a third
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Copyright © 2021 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved.
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Level of response marking instructions
Level of response mark schemes are broken down into levels, each of which has a descriptor. The
descriptor for the level shows the typical performance for the level. There are marks in each level.
Before you apply the mark scheme to a student’s answer read through the answer and annotate it (as
instructed) to show the qualities that are being looked for. You can then apply the mark scheme.
The notes for answers provide indicative content. Students’ responses may take a different approach in
relation to that which is typical or expected. It is important to stress that examiners must consider all a
student’s work and the extent to which this answered the question, irrespective of whether a response
follows an expected structure. If in doubt the examiner should contact their team leader for advice and
guidance.
Step 1 Determine a level
Start at the lowest level of the mark scheme and use it as a ladder to see whether the answer meets the
descriptor for that level. The descriptor for the level indicates the different qualities that might be seen in
the student’s answer for that level. If it meets the lowest level then go to the next one and decide if it
meets this level, and so on, until you have a match between the level descriptor and the answer. With
practice and familiarity you will find that for better answers you will be able to quickly skip through the
lower levels of the mark scheme.
When assigning a level you should look at the overall quality of the answer and not look to pick holes in
small and specific parts of the answer where the student has not performed quite as well as the rest. If
the answer covers different aspects of different levels of the mark scheme you should use a best fit
approach for defining the level and then use the variability of the response to help decide the mark within
the level, ie if the response is predominantly level 3 with a small amount of level 4 material it would be
placed in level 3 but be awarded a mark near the top of the level because of the level 4 content.
Step 2 Determine a mark
Once you have assigned a level you need to decide on the mark. The descriptors on how to allocate
marks can help with this. The exemplar materials used during standardisation will help. There will be an
answer in the standardising materials which will correspond with each level of the mark scheme. This
answer will have been awarded a mark by the Lead Examiner. You can compare the student’s answer
with the example to determine if it is the same standard, better or worse than the example. You can then
use this to allocate a mark for the answer based on the Lead Examiner’s mark on the example.
You may well need to read back through the answer as you apply the mark scheme to clarify points and
assure yourself that the level and the mark are appropriate.
Indicative content in the mark scheme is provided as a guide for examiners. It is not intended to be
exhaustive and you must credit other valid points. Students do not have to cover all of the points
mentioned in the indicative content to reach the highest level of the mark scheme.
An answer which contains nothing of relevance to the question must be awarded no marks.
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Section A
Question 1 Water and carbon cycles
Total
Qu Part Marking guidance
marks
01 1 Outline the relationship between the water cycle and the carbon 4
cycle in the atmosphere. AO1=4
Point marked
Allow 1 mark per valid point with extra mark(s) for developed points (d).
For example:
Notes for answers
• Increasing concentrations of carbon (and Methane) in the atmosphere
has a warming effect on the planet and leads to increased evaporation
(1). This can increase rates of precipitation or equally higher rates of
evaporation can further exacerbate aridity (1) (d).
• Volcanic eruptions release both carbon dioxide and water vapour into
the atmosphere (1).
• Photosynthesis requires both precipitation and carbon dioxide (1).
• Decomposition releases carbon dioxide and requires the presence of
water (1). Some may link this to the melting of permafrost, which is a
significant contributor to CO2 release (1) (d).
• Some may consider the acid rain as an outcome of the relationship
between water and carbon on the atmosphere (1). This may be further
linked to ocean acidification (1) (d).
The notes for answers are not exhaustive. Credit any valid points.
01 2 Analyse the data shown in Figure 1. 6
AO3=6
AO3 – There should be clear analysis of the relationships evident in the
resource. Analysis should consider the relationship between forest
cover, land surface temperature and latitude.
Mark scheme
Level 2 (4–6 marks)
AO3 – Clear analysis of the quantitative evidence provided, which makes
appropriate use of data in support. Clear connection(s) between different
aspects of the data and evidence.
Level 1 (1–3 marks)
AO3 – Basic analysis of the quantitative evidence provided, which makes
limited use of data and evidence in support. Basic connection(s)
between different aspects of the data and evidence.
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