Latest Edexcel GCSE Geography B Past Papers 2020–2025 (1GB0) – Paper 1, Paper 2 & Paper 3 Question Papers PDF
- William Cartwright
- Feb 18
- 6 min read
Updated: Feb 26
This page provides the latest Edexcel GCSE Geography B (1GB0) past papers from 2020 to 2025, including Paper 1 Global Geographical Issues, Paper 2 UK Geographical Issues and Paper 3 People and Environmental Issues: Making Geographical Decisions,
Before you dive into the papers, it's really worth taking a few minutes to read through the examiner advice and common mistakes section by clicking here or scrolling below. It covers the errors that come up year after year and gives you a clear picture of what examiners are actually looking for. If you are unsure whether these are the correct papers for your course, you can also click here to check that you are studying the right Edexcel GCSE Geography B specification. Wishing you all the best.
2025 Edexcel GCSE Geography B (1GB0) Past Papers – Paper 1, Paper 2 & Paper 3 Question Papers PDF
2025 Edexcel GCSE Geography B | Downloads | |
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Geography B (1GB0) June 2025 Paper 1 – Global Geographical Issues (1GB0/01) | ||
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Geography B (1GB0) June 2025 Paper 2 – UK Geographical Issues (1GB0/02) | ||
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Geography B (1GB0) June 2025 Paper 3 – People & Environmental Issues: Making Geographical Decisions (1GB0/03) | ||
2024 Edexcel GCSE Geography B (1GB0) Past Papers – Paper 1, Paper 2 & Paper 3 Question Papers PDF
2024 Edexcel GCSE Geography B | Downloads | |
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Geography B (1GB0) June 2024 Paper 1 – Global Geographical Issues (1GB0/01) | ||
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Geography B (1GB0) June 2024 Paper 2 – UK Geographical Issues (1GB0/02) | ||
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Geography B (1GB0) June 2024 Paper 3 – People & Environmental Issues: Making Geographical Decisions (1GB0/03) | ||
2023 Edexcel GCSE Geography B (1GB0) Past Papers – Paper 1, Paper 2 & Paper 3 Question Papers PDF
2023 Edexcel GCSE Geography B | Downloads | |
Edexcel GCSE Geography B June 2023 Paper 1 (1GA0/01) – The Physical Environment | ||
Edexcel GCSE Geography B June 2023 Paper 2 (1GA0/02) – The Human Environment | ||
Edexcel GCSE Geography B June 2023 Paper 3 (1GA0/03) – Geographical Investigations: Fieldwork and Challenges | ||
2022 Edexcel GCSE Geography B (1GB0) Past Papers – Paper 1, Paper 2 & Paper 3 Question Papers PDF
2022 Edexcel GCSE Geography B | Downloads | |
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Geography B (1GB0) June 2022 Paper 1 – Global Geographical Issues (1GB0/01) | ||
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Geography B (1GB0) June 2022 Paper 2 – UK Geographical Issues (1GB0/02) | ||
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Geography B (1GB0) June 2022 Paper 3 – People & Environmental Issues: Making Geographical Decisions (1GB0/03) | ||
2021 Edexcel GCSE Geography B (1GB0) Past Papers – Paper 1, Paper 2 & Paper 3 Question Papers PDF
2021 Edexcel GCSE Geography B | Downloads | |
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Geography B (1GB0) June 2021 Paper 1 – Global Geographical Issues (1GB0/01) | ||
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Geography B (1GB0) June 2021 Paper 2 – UK Geographical Issues (1GB0/02) | ||
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Geography B (1GB0) June 2021 Paper 3 – People & Environmental Issues: Making Geographical Decisions (1GB0/03) | ||
2020 Edexcel GCSE Geography B (1GB0) Past Papers – Paper 1, Paper 2 & Paper 3 Question Papers PDF
2020 Edexcel GCSE Geography B | Downloads | |
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Geography B (1GB0) June 2020 Paper 1 – Global Geographical Issues (1GB0/01) | ||
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Geography B (1GB0) June 2020 Paper 2 – UK Geographical Issues (1GB0/02) | ||
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Geography B (1GB0) June 2020 Paper 3 – People & Environmental Issues: Making Geographical Decisions (1GB0/03) | ||
The Most Common Mistakes in Edexcel GCSE Geography B (According to Examiners)
1. Not Following the Question's Instructions Precisely
This is one of the most consistent mark-losers across the paper — and it has nothing to do with geographical knowledge. Missing an instruction like "explain one way" or "suggest two reasons" means your answer is structured incorrectly before you've even begun.
Before you write anything, read the question twice and highlight the command word and the number of points required. Then structure your answer around those two things. It sounds simple, but under exam pressure it's easy to rush past the detail.
2. Stating Facts Instead of Explaining Causes
Writing "agriculture needs resources" is a fact — but it doesn't explain why that leads to growing demand. A lot of students make this mistake, offering observations without unpacking the mechanism behind them.
Every time you make a point, ask yourself: have I explained why or how this leads to the outcome the question is asking about? If you've only stated what happens without explaining the process behind it, push one step further.
3. Choosing the Wrong Data From Figures
When a question asks you to support a specific claim — like a prediction about doubling, or change over a particular time period — selecting data that shows growth in general but doesn't directly address that specific point won't earn the mark.
Read the question carefully and identify exactly what the data needs to demonstrate. Then look at the figure with that specific requirement in mind. The right evidence is precise — it directly matches the proposition or time frame in the question, not just the general theme.
4. Describing the Outcome Instead of the Process
When asked how something like mining leads to vegetation loss, writing "it causes deforestation" names the outcome but skips the process entirely. That's the part the examiner is actually marking.
Break down the specific ways the outcome occurs. Forests are cleared to make way for settlements and access roads. Pollution from mining damages surrounding plant life. The mechanism is the answer — not just the end result.
5. Vague Language Where Precise Terms Are Needed
Saying soil is "damaged" when you mean "eroded" or "reduced in fertility" is the kind of imprecision that costs marks at every level. Examiners are listening for subject-specific terminology, and vague language suggests the understanding isn't fully there.
Build the habit of reaching for the precise geographical term rather than the everyday equivalent. "Erosion," "interception," "reduced fertility," "leaching" — these words exist because they mean something specific, and using them correctly signals genuine understanding.
6. Struggling With Statistical Vocabulary
Basic statistical terms like "modal value" catch a surprising number of students off guard — and losing a straightforward one-mark data task to a terminology gap is particularly frustrating.
Review the key statistical vocabulary that appears in the specification — mean, median, mode, range, interquartile range — and make sure you know what each one means and how to calculate or identify it. These are easy marks to protect with a small amount of focused revision.
7. Making Claims That Contradict the Evidence
This one is about looking carefully. Some students state things like "there was a lack of trees" when the image in front of them clearly shows trees still present. It suggests the answer was written from assumption rather than observation.
Study the figures carefully before you write anything — especially "before and after" resources. Base your answer on what the evidence actually shows, not what you expect it to show. If your claim can't be backed up by the resource, it shouldn't be in your answer.
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8. Making Simple Points Instead of Developed Ones
Single-sentence statements that don't go anywhere, or answers that treat each figure in isolation rather than drawing connections between them, rarely reach the higher mark bands.
Push every point further and look for links between the resources you've been given. What does Figure 1 tell you that Figure 2 supports or contradicts? How does your own geographical knowledge add another layer to what the data shows? The most creditworthy answers synthesise — they don't just list.
9. Listing Instead of Assessing in 8-Mark Questions
Running through a list of concerns or factors without weighing their relative importance is a description, not an assessment. At the higher mark bands, examiners are looking for judgement — not just coverage.
As you work through the factors, make it clear which you consider most significant and why. Use language that signals you're weighing things up — "the most serious challenge is... because..." or "while X is a concern, Y has a greater impact because..." That evaluative thread running through your answer is what lifts it into the higher levels.
10. Being Too Shallow in the 12-Mark Decision-Making Question
Briefly listing pros and cons for all three options might feel thorough — but it's actually one of the weakest approaches to this question. Spreading attention equally across all options leaves no room for the in-depth evaluation the mark scheme is looking for.
Spend at least half of your response going deep on your preferred option — really unpacking why its outcomes would be positive, what evidence supports it, and why it outperforms the alternatives. Use the other options as brief points of contrast rather than giving them equal billing. Depth on one option will always outscore breadth across three."
How to Check You Are Using the Correct Edexcel GCSE Geography B Paper (1GB0)
Before downloading or attempting any paper on this page, make sure you are studying Pearson Edexcel GCSE Geography B (code 1GB0). You can check this by looking at your exam timetable, speaking to your teacher, or checking the front cover of your textbook and revision guide. The correct specification code will always be clearly shown as 1GB0 on your official exam entry and on every question paper.
It is also important to check the paper title: Paper 1 focuses on Global Geographical Issues, Paper 2 covers UK Geographical Issues, and Paper 3 tests your ability to apply geographical knowledge and make decisions.
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