Command words

Question 1

What does it mean to analyse?

Answer 1

Use geographical skills to investigate an issue by systematically
breaking it down into individual components and making logical,
evidence-based connections on the causes and effects or
interrelationships between the components. (Describe and explain)

Question 2

What does it mean to assess?

Answer 2

Use evidence to determine the relative significance of something.
Give balanced consideration to all factors and identify which are the
most important.

Question 3

What does it mean to calculate?

Answer 3

Produce a numerical answer, showing relevant working

Question 4

What does it mean to complete?

Answer 4

Create a graphical representation of geographical information by
adding detail to a resource that has been provided

Question 5

What does it mean to draw/plot?

Answer 5

Create a graphical representation of geographical information

Question 6

What does it mean to evaluate?

Answer 6

Measure the value or success of something and ultimately provide a
balanced and substantiated judgement/conclusion. Review information and then bring it together to form a conclusion, drawing
on evidence such as strengths, weaknesses, alternatives and
relevant data.

Question 7

What does it mean to explain?

Answer 7

Provide a reasoned explanation of how or why something occurs. An
explanation requires understanding to be demonstrated through the
justification or exemplification of points that have been identified.

Question 8

What does it mean to suggest?

Answer 8

For an unfamiliar scenario, provide a reasoned explanation of how or
why something may occur. A suggested explanation requires a
justification/exemplification of a point that has been identified. (Plausible reasons)