ECZ · GCE Exam Companion
GCE Geography
Geography 2218 combines map skills, physical and world human geography with written studies of Zambia, the sub-region, settlements and population.
The papers
Paper 1
Map work and objective geography
Fifty four-option questions in 1 hour 30 minutes cover map work and basic techniques, physical geography and world human geography. Each correct response earns one mark. This bank also includes written skill-building follow-ups for Paper 1 topics; these are not additional sections of the examination.
Paper 2
Zambia, the sub-region and population
The readable written papers allow 2 hours for four questions, normally worth 12 marks each. Choose one from Zambia, one from the sub-region and one from settlements and population studies, then one further question from any section; follow the instructions on the actual paper.
Topics
How often each topic came up across the 10 GCE papers from 2016 to 2024 that we studied. Start with the topics that come up most.
- 1. Map Work and Basic Techniques FreeIn 6 of 10 papers
- 2. Earth Movements and LandformsIn 4 of 10 papers
- 3. Weathering and River ProcessesIn 6 of 10 papers
- 4. Weather and Climate MeasurementIn 5 of 10 papers
- 5. Climatic Regions and VegetationIn 7 of 10 papers
- 6. Population StudiesIn 10 of 10 papers
- 7. Settlements and UrbanisationIn 9 of 10 papers
- 8. AgricultureIn 9 of 10 papers
- 9. Mining and Mineral ProcessingIn 7 of 10 papers
- 10. Energy ResourcesIn 10 of 10 papers
- 11. Industry and TransportIn 5 of 10 papers
- 12. Fishing and ForestryIn 2 of 10 papers
- 13. Tourism and Wildlife ConservationIn 3 of 10 papers
Bright Minds practice questions in the GCE style, not official ECZ examination questions.