You’ve received your 2025 AQA GCSE Geography Pre-release. What now? You need to familiarise yourself with the pre-release content, as you will be asked questions about it in the paper 3 exam. You can annotate the copy of the pre-release you received from your teacher; however, you cannot take it into the exam. You will receive a new copy of the document when you sit the exam. The resources below have been designed to help you familiarise yourself with the figures, with tips and guidance on the information they contain.

The Issue

Pre-release 2025 Figure 1

Figure 1 contains many key geographical and technical terms that you need to understand and be able to use. Watch the video below to get a better understanding of the pre-release.

Use the drop-down to see the important terms. Then, test yourself using the flashcard below.

The Four A’s of Energy Security

Pre-release 2025 Figure 2

Below are the key geographical terms you must understand for Figure 2. Once you feel confident, use the flashcards to check your understanding.

Pre-release 2025 Figure 3

Below are the key geographical terms you must understand for Figure 3. Once you feel confident, use the flashcards to check your understanding.