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Cambridge A Level Geography
Cambridge International AS & A Level Geography (9696) — the Cambridge syllabus for exams in 2025–2026. What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official syllabus, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
- Syllabus
- 9696
- Board
- Cambridge
- Qualification
- A Level
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Topics and resources
Each topic below is from the official Cambridge document for Cambridge International AS & A Level Geography (9696), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for Cambridge A Level Geography (9696) only.
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AS Level
Topics 1–6. Usually studied in the first year, and assessed at AS.
- AS topic 1
Hydrology and fluvial geomorphology
Covers The drainage basin system, Discharge relationships within drainage basins, River channel processes and landforms, The human impact
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- AS topic 2
Atmosphere and weather
Covers Diurnal energy budgets, The global energy budget, Weather processes and phenomena, The human impact
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- AS topic 3
Rocks and weathering
Covers Plate tectonics, Weathering, Slope processes, The human impact
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- AS topic 4
Population
Covers Natural increase as a component of population change, Demographic transition, Population–resource relationships, The management of natural increase
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- AS topic 5
Migration
Covers Migration as a component of population change, Internal migration (within a country), International migration, The management of international migration
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- AS topic 6
Settlement dynamics
Covers Changes in rural settlements, Urban trends and issues of urbanisation, The changing structure of urban settlements, The management of urban settlements
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A Level
Topics 7–14. Studied in addition to the AS content for the full A Level.
- A Level topic 7
Tropical environments
Covers Tropical climates, Landforms of tropical environments, Humid tropical (rainforest) ecosystems and seasonally humid tropical (savanna) ecosystems, Sustainable management of tropical environments
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- A Level topic 8
Coastal environments
Covers Coastal processes, Characteristics and formation of coastal landforms, Coral reefs, Sustainable management of coasts
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- A Level topic 9
Hazardous environments
Covers Hazards resulting from tectonic processes, Hazards resulting from mass movements, Hazards resulting from atmospheric disturbances, Sustainable management in hazardous environments
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- A Level topic 10
Hot arid and semi-arid environments
Covers Hot arid and semi-arid climates, Landforms of hot arid and semi-arid environments, Soils and vegetation, Sustainable management of hot arid and semi-arid environments
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- A Level topic 11
Production, location and change
Covers Agricultural systems and food production, The management of agricultural change, Manufacturing and related service industry, The management of change in manufacturing industry
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- A Level topic 12
Environmental management
Covers Sustainable energy supplies, The management of energy supply, Environmental degradation, The management of a degraded environment
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- A Level topic 13
Global interdependence
Covers Trade flows and trading patterns, International debt and international aid, The development of international tourism, The management of a tourist destination
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- A Level topic 14
Economic transition
Covers National development, The globalisation of economic activity, Regional development within countries, The management of regional development
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Covering more than one topic
Course guides, exam preparation and pages that span several topics.
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No study guide for this course yet.
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No revision notes for this course yet.
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Source: Cambridge Assessment International Education — official syllabus PDF — 2025-2026 series. Verified 2026-08-19. Every subtopic the document lists is shown. A topic listed here is part of the syllabus; it does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.
About this course
- Qualification
- Cambridge A Level Geography
- Spec code
- 9696
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Not at the moment — free study resources only
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 32 published
- Is enrolment open?
- No — classes are not currently offered in this subject
- Official syllabus
- Cambridge syllabus for 2025–2026
- Topic checklist
- Printable 9696 checklist
- Where was this verified?
- 2026-08-19, official Cambridge specification
Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Cambridge specification on 2026-08-19.
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The qualification
Cambridge International AS & A Level Geography (9696)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
Cambridge International AS and A Level Geography helps learners to understand the relevance of geography to their own lives, the lives of others and the world in which we live, promoting well-informed, enthusiastic, engaged learners.
The board's own description is on the official Cambridge syllabus page.
AS Level is assessed via Paper 1 Core Physical Geography and Paper 2 Core Human Geography (each 50% of the AS, 25% of the full A Level). A Level adds Paper 3 Advanced Physical Geography Options and Paper 4 Advanced Human Geography Options, each requiring candidates to answer on 2 of the optional topics offered (25% of the A Level each). The named options within Papers 3 and 4 are not itemised in this entry — only the paper-level structure is verified here.
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Cambridge syllabus page for your examination year.
Assessment structure
Staged qualification
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Core Physical Geography | 1h 30m | 60 | 25% | Written exam |
| Paper 2: Core Human Geography | 1h 30m | 60 | 25% | Written exam |
| Paper 3: Advanced Physical Geography Options | 1h 30m | 60 | 25% | Written exam |
| Paper 4: Advanced Human Geography Options | 1h 30m | 60 | 25% | Written exam |
Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-27. Directly confirmed against the official PDF's "Component/Weighting" table (Syllabus overview, p.13): Papers 1-4 each 1h30/60 marks, weighted 25% each of the full A Level (Papers 1+2 are 50% each of the AS Level route instead, not separately modeled here – see the board's own table for exact AS-route figures). Unlike the other syllabuses on this site, this PDF does not use the phrase "Externally assessed" anywhere for any component, so this record does not mark any component as externally assessed rather than infer it. A Level candidates follow a staged route: Papers 1+2 (AS Level) in one series, then Papers 3+4 (completing the A Level) in a later series.
Questions about this course
How is Cambridge Geography (9696) assessed?
Cambridge Geography (9696) is assessed through: Paper 1 (Core Physical Geography) — 1h 30m, 60 marks, 25% of the qualification; Paper 2 (Core Human Geography) — 1h 30m, 60 marks, 25% of the qualification; Paper 3 (Advanced Physical Geography Options) — 1h 30m, 60 marks, 25% of the qualification; Paper 4 (Advanced Human Geography Options) — 1h 30m, 60 marks, 25% of the qualification. It is a staged qualification. Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-27.
What topics does Cambridge A Level Geography (9696) cover?
14 topics in the current syllabus: Hydrology and fluvial geomorphology; Atmosphere and weather; Rocks and weathering; Population; Migration; Settlement dynamics; Tropical environments; Coastal environments; Hazardous environments; Hot arid and semi-arid environments; Production, location and change; Environmental management; Global interdependence; Economic transition. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.
Can I get a tutor for Cambridge A Level Geography (9696)?
Not at the moment. Marlbridge publishes free study resources for Cambridge A Level Geography (9696) but is not offering classes in it.
Are there free Cambridge A Level Geography (9696) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 32 free resources for this course (study guides, practice questions, revision notes, exam preparation guides), free to read with no sign-up.
The subject
Geography study resources, organised by level and topic. Marlbridge is not offering classes in this subject at the moment.
Geography at other qualifications
These are separate qualifications with different syllabuses and assessments — not different names for the same course. Check which one your school enters you for.
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