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!@#!#~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~@#~!2025 OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes) J383/01
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Wednesday 14 May 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Geography A
(Geographical Themes)
J383/01 Living in the UK Today
Time allowed: 1 hour
You must have:
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• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space you should
use the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 60.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• Spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG) and the use of specialist terminology will be
assessed in questions marked with a pencil ( ).
• This document has 16 pages.
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Landscapes of the UK
1
(a)
(i) Which geomorphic transport process is defined as ‘sediment bouncing along the sea bed?’
A Saltation
B Solution
C Suspension
D Traction
Write the correct letter in the box. [1]
(ii) Explain why the mass movement process of sliding occurs on cliffs at the coast.
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(iii) Explain how an arch is formed at the coast. You may use a diagram.
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(iv) Explain two impacts of human activity on the coastal landscape.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
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2 .......................................................................................................................................................
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[4]
CASE STUDY – a UK river basin
Name of UK river basin ....................................................................................................................
(b) Explain the formation of one or more landforms in your chosen river basin.
..........................................................................................................................................................
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!@#!#~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~@#~!2025 OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes) J383/01
Living in the UK Today Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme Combined~!@@@@@@@@@@@
Wednesday 14 May 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Geography A
(Geographical Themes)
J383/01 Living in the UK Today
Time allowed: 1 hour
You must have:
• the Resource Booklet (inside this document)
You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific or graphical calculator
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space you should
use the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 60.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• Spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG) and the use of specialist terminology will be
assessed in questions marked with a pencil ( ).
• This document has 16 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Landscapes of the UK
1
(a)
(i) Which geomorphic transport process is defined as ‘sediment bouncing along the sea bed?’
A Saltation
B Solution
C Suspension
D Traction
Write the correct letter in the box. [1]
(ii) Explain why the mass movement process of sliding occurs on cliffs at the coast.
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
. .................................................................................................................................................................... [3]
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(iii) Explain how an arch is formed at the coast. You may use a diagram.
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ................................................................................................................................................. [4]
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(iv) Explain two impacts of human activity on the coastal landscape.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
[4]
CASE STUDY – a UK river basin
Name of UK river basin ....................................................................................................................
(b) Explain the formation of one or more landforms in your chosen river basin.
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ................................................................................................................................................. [6]
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