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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 94427 1  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2024  \nSummary of Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Geography (8GEO) Specification Issue 5 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page\u003Cbr>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\u003Cbr>Full details about the above changes can be found in a separate document on the website. | Various |\n| In 4A.6 and 4B.6, globes have been removed as they are unnecessary. | 35, 41 |\n| Minor updates made to malpractice information to reflect current procedures | 49 |\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 AS Geography? 2  \nSupporting you in planning and implementing this qualification 3  \nQualification at a glance 4  \n2 Subject content and assessment information 6  \nArea of study 1: Dynamic Landscapes 13  \nArea of study 2: Dynamic Places 28  \nAssessment Objectives 46  \n3 Administration and general information 47  \nEntries 47  \nAccess arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice 47  \nAppendix 1: Geographical skills 53  \nAppendix 2: Fieldwork skills 55  \nAppendix 3: Definitions 56  \nAppendix 4: Exam command word definitions 57  \nAppendix 5: Fieldwork statement 58  \nAppendix 6: The context for the development of this qualification 59  \nAppendix 7: Transferable skills 61  \nAppendix 8: Level 3 Extended Project qualification 62  \nAppendix 9: Codes 64  \n1 Introduction  \nWhy choose Edexcel AS Geography?   \nWe’ve listened to feedback from all parts of the geography subject community, including hundreds of fellow teachers. 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