National 5 Geography 2020/2021 (PDF format, download) [20/16E]

Complete National 5 Geography Prelim Paper (80 marks, 2 hrs 20 mins).

This pack contains a full prelim covering all three sections: Section 1 (Physical Environments, 30 marks); Section 2 (Human Environments, 30 marks); and Section 3 (Global Issues, 20 marks).

All papers closely emulate the national standard and include high quality reference diagrams. The detailed marking schemes give guidance on likely candidate responses and marks allocations.

As in previous years, recent SQA Ordnance Survey map extracts on which P&N questions are based are given below:

P&N Geography prelim papers are drafted by setters whom we have head-hunted due to their considerable experience of the examination system at appropriate levels. Papers are securely trialled by professionals who “work the papers” to ensure materials are of an appropriate level of demand, balance, etc. and that marking instructions mirror SQA marking standards/marks allocations. 

All 2020/2021 P&N papers fully comply with current SQA Arrangements Documents etc. valid for the next SQA examination diet (2021). Our prelim question papers contain completely new material each year and are guaranteed “sight unseen”. Papers are independently scrutinised to ensure a high quality, valid and reliable assessment resource which offers appropriate challenge.

Download P&N Geography Prelims Flyer 2020/2021

(Flyers were finalised and issued to centres before SQA’s 14/8/20 proposed modifications for session 20-21. For an update on P&N’s response, please see our updates)