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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.  \nThis specification is Issue 4. Key changes are summarised on the next page. We will inform centres of any changes to this issue . The latest issue can be found on our website .  \nReferences to third party material 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. (Material 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 93167 7  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2025  \nSummary of Pearson Edexcel GCSE in Geography B Issue 4 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this issue | Page |\n| --- | --- |\n| The exam time for Paper 2 has been increased from 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes. This change takes effect for 2026 exams. | 3 and 28 |\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 1  \nWhy choose Edexcel GCSE Geography B? 1  \nSupporting you in planning and implementing this qualification 2  \nQualification at a glance 3  \n2 Subject content and assessment information 5  \nComponent 1: Global Geographical Issues 7  \nComponent 2: UK Geographical Issues 16  \nComponent 3: People and Environment Issues – Making Geographical Decisions 30  \nGeographical skills 36  \nMathematics and Statistics Skills 37  \nAssessment Objectives 38  \n3 Administration and general information 39  \nEntries 39  \nAccess arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice 39  \nStudent recruitment and progression 41  \nAppendix 1: Fieldwork Statement 44  \nAppendix 2: Definitions 45  \nAppendix 3: Exam command word definitions 46  \nAppendix 4: The context for the development of this qualification 47  \nAppendix 5: Transferable skills 49  \nAppendix 6: Codes 50  \n1 Introduction  \nWhy choose Edexcel GCSE Geography B?  \nWe’ve listened to feedback from all parts of the geography subject community, including hundreds of fellow teachers. 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