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Planet Check

A GCSE quiz on the atmosphere, water, resources and ecosystems. Most questions follow the GCSE science and geography specifications. The "Real world NI" questions go a step further, into Northern Ireland's own climate and nature issues.

For teachers

Specification links

  • AQA GCSE Chemistry 4.9 Chemistry of the atmosphere; 4.10 Using resources
  • AQA GCSE Biology 4.7 Ecology (cycles, biodiversity, land use, global warming)
  • CCEA GCSE Chemistry and Geography: matching content on the atmosphere, water treatment, resource management and ecosystems

Each question shows the topic it comes from. Check against your board's current specification.

How to use it

  • Starter or plenary: pick one topic, 5 to 8 questions
  • On the board: one question at a time, with a class vote
  • Homework: pupils run the full set and note their score
  • The "Real world NI" set opens up discussion of Lough Neagh, peatlands and NI's climate targets
  • Download the full printable worksheet (PDF), with answers on the last pages

Privacy for pupils

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Questions written by Robert J. Park (BSc Chemistry), aligned to the published GCSE specifications as at October 2026. Spotted an error? Email robert@robertjpark.co.uk.