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We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.  \nReferences to third party materials made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Materials may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nOriginal origami artwork: Mark Bolitho  \nOrigami photography: Pearson Education Ltd/Naki Kouyioumtzis ISBN 978 1 446 95039 5  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2024  \nSummary of Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCEin Geography (9GEO) Specification Issue 6 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Minor amendments have been made in the following places: 1.2a, 1.4c, 1.6c\u003Cbr>2A.1a–c, 2A.5c, 2A.11c, 2A.12c 2B.1c, 2B.2c, 2B.12c\u003Cbr>3.3c, 3.4a, 3.5b, 3.6a–c, 3.7a, 3.8a,c\u003Cbr>4A overview, 4A.3a–c, 4A.4a,c, 4A.5c, 4A.7b\u003Cbr>4B overview, 4B.3a–c, 4B.4b, 4B.8a, 4B9.b, 4B.10c, 4B.11c, 4B.12a 5.1a, 5.2a\u003Cbr>6.1 key idea, 6.1c, 6.2 key idea, 6.8a, 6.9a–c\u003Cbr>7.1c, 7.2a, 7.3a&c, 7.4a, 7.5b, 7.6b, 7.9a\u003Cbr>8A.1a–c, 8A.2c, 8A.3c, 8A.6b, 8A.8c, 8A.9c, 8A.12b, Guidance for interpreting geographical skills for Topic 8 Option 8A\u003Cbr>8B.1c, 8B.3a, 8B.5b, 8B.7c, 8B.10b&c, 8B.12c\u003Cbr>Full details about the above changes can be found in a separate document on the website. | Various |\n| In 4A.6, 4B.6 and 5.7b, globes have been removed as they are unnecessary. | 31, 37, 44 |\n| Minor updates made to malpractice information to reflect current procedures | 87 |\n\nIf you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: [qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html).  \nContents  \n1 Introduction 2  \nWhy choose Edexcel A Level Geography? 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