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Examination Board CCEA (Council for the Curriculum Examinations and Assessment) Course Content The subject content for this course is divided into six themes: Theme A: Atmosphere and Human Impact Theme B: Physical Processes and Challenges Theme C : Ecosystems and sustainability Theme D: Population and Resources Theme E: Economic Change and Development Theme F: Settlement and Change Scheme of Assessment | Tiers | Foundation | Higher | | Target Grades | C - G | A - D | | Assessment Components | 3 | 3 | Assessment Unit 1 Time Percentage Weighting | Three compulsory structured questions 1 hour 30 minutes 40% | Three compulsory structured questions 1 hour 30 minutes 40% | | Assessment Unit 2 Time Percentage Weighting | Three compulsory structured questions 1 hour 30 minutes 40% | Three compulsory structured questions 1 hour 30 minutes 40% | | Fieldword Investigation Word Limit Percentage Weighting | Report of a fieldword investigation, internally assessed and externally moderated. maximum 2,500 words 20% | Report of a fieldword investigation, internally assessed and externally moderated. maximum 2,500 words 20% |
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