The Ultimate AQA GCSE Geography Paper 3 Walkthrough (June 2024)
This guide is designed to show you exactly how to secure marks in AQA GCSE Geography Paper 3
— using the real June 2024 exam paper, not generic revision tips.
Inside, every single question is broken down in order, exactly as it appeared in the exam. You’ll see:
The full exam question
The correct answer, written at Grade 9 standard
A clear explanation of why that answer scores marks
Common mistakes that students make — and how to avoid them
Guidance on how examiners award marks, including what pushes answers into the top levels
All figures, maps, photographs, and resources from the original paper are fully referenced and
explained, so you learn how to use sources properly, not just describe them.
Extended questions (6–9 markers) include fully developed model answers with clear structure,
examiner language, and explicit links to figures and case studies — showing you what top-band
responses actually look like.
This is not a revision booklet.
It’s a mark-by-mark walkthrough that teaches you how to think like an examiner, apply content
accurately, and write answers that consistently hit the higher levels.
If you’ve ever thought:
“I knew the content but didn’t get the marks”
“I don’t know how much detail is enough”
“I never know why my answer only got Level 2”
— this guide is built for you.
Work through it alongside the exam paper, pause, answer, check, and improve. By the end, you won’t
just understand Paper 3 — you’ll know how to beat it.
, Please write clearly inblockcapitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
Ideclarethisis my own work.
GCSE
GEOGRAPHY
Paper3Geographicalapplications
Friday 14 June 2024 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have: For Examiner’s Use
• thePre-releaseresourcesbooklet(enclosed)
• the OS key insert (enclosed) Question Mark
• a pencil 1
• a rubber
• a ruler. 2
You may use a calculator.
3
Instructions
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. 4
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 5
• Answer all questions.
• Youmustanswerthequestionsinthespaces provided. Do not write outside TOTAL
theboxaroundeachpageoronblankpages.
•• Ifyouneedadditionalextraspaceforyour answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of this book.
Writethequestionnumberagainstyouranswer(s).
Doallroughworkinthisbook.Crossthrough any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
• Themarksforquestionsareshowninbrackets.
• Thetotalnumberofmarksavailableforthis paper is 76.
• HIC is a higher income country.
• LIC is a lower income country.
• NEE is a newly emerging economy.
• Spelling,punctuation,grammarandspecialist terminology will be assessed in Questions 03
and 05.4.
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Do not write
outside the
Forthe multiple-choice questions, shade the circle next to the correct answer. box
•
CORRECT METHOD WRONG METHODS
If you want to change your answer you must cross out your original answer as shown.
If you wish to return to an answer previously crossed out, ring the answer you now wish to
select as shown.
Section A Issue evaluation
Answer all questions in this section.
Study Figure 1 in the resources booklet, ‘England’s housing challenge’.
0 1.1 What was the difference between the National Housing Federation (NHF) housing
demand figure of 340 000 homes and the actual new housing supply in 2018?
Shade one circle only.
[1mark]
A 100 000
B 110 000
C 120 000
D 130 000
0 1.2 Describe the relationship between average house prices and average household
income in England (2019).
[2 marks]
Generally, areas with higher average household
incomes have higher average house prices. However, the
pattern varies; for example, London prices are roughly
15 times the average income, whereas in the East
Midlands, prices are only about 10 times the income.
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outside the
0 1 . 3 Suggest how brownfield development could help to regenerate urban areas. box
[6 marks]
Brownfield development regenerates urban areas by
turning derelict land into productive multi-use zones.
By building high-density housing and offices (like the
5,000 homes mentioned in the resource), it attracts
people back to live in the city centre. This population
growth increases local spending, which supports local
shops and services (the multiplier effect). Additionally,
cleaning up industrial waste and adding green spaces
improves the environment, making the area more
desirable for further investment.
Extra space
0 1 . 4 Give two ways urban sprawl can damage the environment.
[2 marks]
1 Loss of biodiversity / destruction of habitats.
2 Deforestation / loss of green space.
Question 1 continues on the next page
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This guide is designed to show you exactly how to secure marks in AQA GCSE Geography Paper 3
— using the real June 2024 exam paper, not generic revision tips.
Inside, every single question is broken down in order, exactly as it appeared in the exam. You’ll see:
The full exam question
The correct answer, written at Grade 9 standard
A clear explanation of why that answer scores marks
Common mistakes that students make — and how to avoid them
Guidance on how examiners award marks, including what pushes answers into the top levels
All figures, maps, photographs, and resources from the original paper are fully referenced and
explained, so you learn how to use sources properly, not just describe them.
Extended questions (6–9 markers) include fully developed model answers with clear structure,
examiner language, and explicit links to figures and case studies — showing you what top-band
responses actually look like.
This is not a revision booklet.
It’s a mark-by-mark walkthrough that teaches you how to think like an examiner, apply content
accurately, and write answers that consistently hit the higher levels.
If you’ve ever thought:
“I knew the content but didn’t get the marks”
“I don’t know how much detail is enough”
“I never know why my answer only got Level 2”
— this guide is built for you.
Work through it alongside the exam paper, pause, answer, check, and improve. By the end, you won’t
just understand Paper 3 — you’ll know how to beat it.
, Please write clearly inblockcapitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
Ideclarethisis my own work.
GCSE
GEOGRAPHY
Paper3Geographicalapplications
Friday 14 June 2024 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have: For Examiner’s Use
• thePre-releaseresourcesbooklet(enclosed)
• the OS key insert (enclosed) Question Mark
• a pencil 1
• a rubber
• a ruler. 2
You may use a calculator.
3
Instructions
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. 4
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 5
• Answer all questions.
• Youmustanswerthequestionsinthespaces provided. Do not write outside TOTAL
theboxaroundeachpageoronblankpages.
•• Ifyouneedadditionalextraspaceforyour answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of this book.
Writethequestionnumberagainstyouranswer(s).
Doallroughworkinthisbook.Crossthrough any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
• Themarksforquestionsareshowninbrackets.
• Thetotalnumberofmarksavailableforthis paper is 76.
• HIC is a higher income country.
• LIC is a lower income country.
• NEE is a newly emerging economy.
• Spelling,punctuation,grammarandspecialist terminology will be assessed in Questions 03
and 05.4.
* jun248035301*
IB/G/Jun24/G4005/E11
8035/3
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Forthe multiple-choice questions, shade the circle next to the correct answer. box
•
CORRECT METHOD WRONG METHODS
If you want to change your answer you must cross out your original answer as shown.
If you wish to return to an answer previously crossed out, ring the answer you now wish to
select as shown.
Section A Issue evaluation
Answer all questions in this section.
Study Figure 1 in the resources booklet, ‘England’s housing challenge’.
0 1.1 What was the difference between the National Housing Federation (NHF) housing
demand figure of 340 000 homes and the actual new housing supply in 2018?
Shade one circle only.
[1mark]
A 100 000
B 110 000
C 120 000
D 130 000
0 1.2 Describe the relationship between average house prices and average household
income in England (2019).
[2 marks]
Generally, areas with higher average household
incomes have higher average house prices. However, the
pattern varies; for example, London prices are roughly
15 times the average income, whereas in the East
Midlands, prices are only about 10 times the income.
* 02*
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, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 1 . 3 Suggest how brownfield development could help to regenerate urban areas. box
[6 marks]
Brownfield development regenerates urban areas by
turning derelict land into productive multi-use zones.
By building high-density housing and offices (like the
5,000 homes mentioned in the resource), it attracts
people back to live in the city centre. This population
growth increases local spending, which supports local
shops and services (the multiplier effect). Additionally,
cleaning up industrial waste and adding green spaces
improves the environment, making the area more
desirable for further investment.
Extra space
0 1 . 4 Give two ways urban sprawl can damage the environment.
[2 marks]
1 Loss of biodiversity / destruction of habitats.
2 Deforestation / loss of green space.
Question 1 continues on the next page
Turn over ►
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