Global geography · AS 91432
Analyse aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale
Level 3 · Year 133 creditsInternalAchievement StandardGeography 3.7
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National attainment · NZQA · 2024
5,379 students sat this in 2024 · 84% passed
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You need to pick a geographic topic that operates at a global scale (like climate change, migration, or resource depletion) and show you understand it thoroughly. You'll describe the global pattern, explain what causes it and what processes drive it, then explore why it matters to different people around the world.
What you actually do
- ·Describe a clear global pattern using proper geographic terminology
- ·Explain the factors (circumstances) and/or processes (sequences of events) that create this pattern
- ·Explain the significance of the topic for people—what does it actually mean for their lives
- ·Use evidence and examples from different continents or regions to support your points
- ·Show your thinking at each step rather than just listing facts
AAchieved
You describe a global pattern, explain some factors or processes behind it, and identify why it matters to people.
MMerit
You explain factors and processes in detail with specific examples, and you explore the significance of the topic for different groups of people in depth.