WJEC AS/A Level Geology Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free WJEC A Level Geology past papers, mark schemes & fieldwork resources. Investigations, foundations, principles & applications. 78 resources.
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Summer 2023
11 filesAS/A Level Geology – Comp 2 Principles&Processes: Geological Principles and Processes – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Geology – Comp 3 Geo Applications: Geological Applications – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Geology – Comp 1 Geological Enquiries: Geological Enquiries – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Geology – Comp 2 Foundation Geology: Foundation Geology – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Geology – Comp 3 Geo Applications: Geological Applications [Resource] – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Geology – Comp 1 Geological Enquiries: Geological Enquiries [Resource] – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Geology – Comp 2 Foundation Geology: Foundation Geology – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Geology – Comp 1 Geo Investigations: Geological Investigations – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Geology – Comp 2 Principles&Processes: Geological Principles and Processes – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Geology – Comp 3 Geo Applications: Geological Applications – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Geology – Comp 1 Geological Enquiries: Geological Enquiries – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
Summer 2022
12 filesAS/A Level Geology – Comp 1 Geological Enquiries: Geological Enquiries – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Geology – Comp 2 Foundation Geology: Foundation Geology – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Geology – Comp 1 Geo Investigations: Geological Investigations – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Geology – Comp 3 Geo Applications: Geological Applications – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Geology – Comp 2 Principles&Processes: Geological Principles and Processes – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Geology – Comp 1 Geological Enquiries: Geological Enquiries – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Geology – Comp 3 Geo Applications: Geological Applications – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Geology – Comp 2 Foundation Geology: Foundation Geology – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Geology – Comp 1 Geo Investigations: Geological Investigations – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Geology – Comp 3 Geo Applications: Geological Applications [Resource] – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Geology – Comp 2 Principles&Processes: Geological Principles and Processes – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Geology – Comp 1 Geological Enquiries: Geological Enquiries [Resource] – Past Paper – Summer 2022
Autumn 2021
1 fileAS/A Level Geology – Comp 2 Principles&Processes: Geological Principles and Processes – Past Paper – Autumn 2021
Autumn 2020
1 fileAS/A Level Geology – Comp 3 Geo Applications: Geological Applications – Mark Scheme – Autumn 2020
Investigations, Principles, and Applications: WJEC’s Unique A Level Geology
Exam Paper Structure
Geological Investigations / Enquiries
Foundation Geology / Principles and Processes
Geological Applications
Key Information
| Exam Board | WJEC |
| Specification Code | Eduqas (WJEC) Geology / Legacy GL specification |
| Qualification | AS/A Level |
| Grading Scale | A*–E (A Level), A–E (AS) |
| Assessment Type | Written exams with resource materials + fieldwork |
| Tiers | No tiers |
| Number Of Papers | 3 components (current) / 5 units (legacy) |
| Exam Duration | Varies by component |
| Total Marks | Varies by specification version |
| Calculator Status | Calculator allowed |
| Available Sessions | Summer series |
| Total Resources | 78 |
Key Topics in Geology
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Identify | Name a rock, mineral, or geological feature from its properties |
| Describe | Give a detailed account of a geological feature or process |
| Explain | Give geological reasons linking cause to effect |
| Evaluate | Assess the suitability of a site or material for a given purpose |
| Interpret | Derive geological information from maps, sections, or data |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A* | 76–86% |
| A | 66–75% |
| B | 55–65% |
| C | 44–54% |
| D | 33–43% |
| E | 22–32% |
⚠️ Typical A Level boundaries. Structure varies between current and legacy specifications. Boundaries differ by session.
Rock Identification, Map Reading, and Fieldwork Skills for WJEC Geology
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