GCSE Geography (Edexcel): Free Mock Test & Practice Questions

Q: Why do people fail the GCSE Geography (Edexcel)?

Common reasons: Not memorising case studies in detail, leading to generic answers and capped marks; Inadequate engagement with provided resources and limited use of data to support answers. Figures checked October 2026.

GCSE Geography (Edexcel)

Physical and human geography with fieldwork skills. Edexcel board.

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Q1. What is a natural hazard?

A. Any natural event that has the potential to threaten life or property
B. Any event caused directly by human activity
C. A natural event that occurs only in developing countries
D. Any change in weather over a single day

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✓ Answer: A. Any natural event that has the potential to threaten life or property

A natural hazard is a naturally occurring event (geophysical, atmospheric or hydrological) that has the potential to cause loss of life, damage or disruption. It does not have to actually cause harm to be classed as a hazard, only to have the potential to.

Q2. At roughly which latitudes are most of the world's major hot deserts, such as the Sahara and the Sonoran, located?

A. 0° (the equator)
B. Around 30°N and 30°S
C. Around 60°N and 60°S
D. At the poles, 90°N and 90°S

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✓ Answer: B. Around 30°N and 30°S

Air that rose at the equator has cooled, lost its moisture and descends around 30°N/S as part of the Hadley cell, creating high pressure and very dry conditions. This descending, warming air suppresses cloud formation, which is why deserts cluster at these latitudes rather than at the equator itself.

Q3. The Boscastle flood of August 2004 in Cornwall was made especially severe by which combination of factors?

A. Intense rainfall on a small, steep catchment with impermeable slate that funnelled runoff quickly into the village's narrow valley
B. A slow, prolonged drizzle over a large, flat, permeable catchment upstream of the village
C. A dam failure upstream that released a sudden wall of stored water
D. Coastal storm surge flooding that pushed seawater up the River Valency

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✓ Answer: A. Intense rainfall on a small, steep catchment with impermeable slate that funnelled runoff quickly into the village's narrow valley

Boscastle sits where three rivers meet in a steep, narrow valley on impermeable slate bedrock; over 200mm of rain fell in a few hours on the small, already-saturated catchment, so runoff reached the village extremely fast with almost no lag time, causing a devastating flash flood.

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The real GCSE Geography (Edexcel): format

How many questions are in the GCSE Geography (Edexcel)?

The real GCSE Geography (Edexcel) has 3 questions and lasts 285 minutes. Our mock uses 40 questions in 60 minutes.

What it costs, and what a resit costs

How much does the GCSE Geography (Edexcel) cost?

Real exam fee: £56.65 (Pearson Edexcel board fee for UK centres, 2026-2027 academic year). Resit fee: £56.65 (Pearson Edexcel board fee for UK centres, 2026-2027 academic year; new entry required)

How hard is it

What is the GCSE Geography (Edexcel) pass rate?

Real exam first-time pass rate: 65.7% achieved Grade 4 or above in GCSE Geography (UK, all boards, 2026)

Why people fail it

Why do people fail the GCSE Geography (Edexcel)?

Not memorising case studies in detail, leading to generic answers and capped marks.
Inadequate engagement with provided resources and limited use of data to support answers.

Figures for the real exam from vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com, vertexaisearch.cloud.google.google.com, checked October 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the test provider before you book.

GCSE Geography (Edexcel): common questions

Frequently asked

What is the pass mark for the GCSE Geography (Edexcel)?

You need 24 out of 40 correct to pass, which is about 60%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.

How long do you get?

The test is timed at 60 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.

Are these the real exam questions?

No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with Edexcel.