OCR A-Level Geography Physical systems (01), June 2025
Every question from OCR A-Level Geography Physical systems (01), June 2025 (H481): 4 questions, 132 marks, each with its mark scheme and topic.
- Question 1 33 marks
Answer a series of questions on coastal landscapes, including the formation of salt marshes, statistical analysis of cliff erosion data, processes shaping a fjord, and an essay evaluating the relative influence of management strategies versus economic development.
1.1.1 Option A – Coastal Landscapes · 1.1.2 Option B – Glaciated Landscapes · 1.1.3 Option C – Dryland Landscapes · Topic 1.2 Earth’s Life Support Systems · 2.a. Coastal landforms develop due to a variety of interconnected climatic and geomorphic processes. · 3.b. Submergent coastal landscapes form as sea level rises. · 4.a. Human activity intentionally causes change within coastal landscape systems. · 4.b. Economic development unintentionally causes change within coastal landscape systems. · Topic-specific skills 1.a–4.b
- Question 2 33 marks
Explain the role of energy flows in drumlin formation, calculate and interpret glacial erosion dispersion data, explain patterned ground formation, and evaluate human impact on periglacial versus glacial landscape systems.
1.1.2 Option B – Glaciated Landscapes · 1.1.1 Option A – Coastal Landscapes · 1.1.3 Option C – Dryland Landscapes · Topic 1.2 Earth’s Life Support Systems · 1.a. Glaciated landscapes can be viewed as systems. · 2.a. Glacial landforms develop due to a variety of interconnected climatic and geomorphic processes. · 3.b. Periglacial landforms exist as a result of climate change before and/or after glacial periods. · 4.a. Human activity causes change within periglacial landscape systems. · 4.b. Human activity causes change within glaciated landscape systems. · Topic-specific skills 1.a–4.b
- Question 3 33 marks
A multi-part question on dryland landscapes covering the formation of linear dunes, statistical analysis of canyon erosion rates, nivation hollow formation, and an evaluative essay on the impacts of water supply issues versus economic activity.
1.1.3 Option C – Dryland Landscapes · 1.1.1 Option A – Coastal Landscapes · 1.1.2 Option B – Glaciated Landscapes · Topic 1.2 Earth’s Life Support Systems · 2.a. Dryland landscapes develop due to a variety of interconnected climatic and geomorphic processes. · 3.b. Periglacial landforms can exist as a result of earlier colder periods. · 4.a. Water supply issues can cause change within dryland landscape systems. · 4.b. Economic activity can cause change within dryland landscape systems. · Topic-specific skills 1.a–4.b
- Question 4 33 marks
Assess atmospheric carbon dioxide data, examine the cryosphere's role in linking the water and carbon cycles, and evaluate whether improved forestry techniques protect the global water cycle more effectively than drainage basin planning.
Topic 1.2 Earth’s Life Support Systems · 3.b. The pathways and processes which control the cycling of water and carbon vary over time. · 4.a. The two cycles are linked and interdependent. · 4.b. The global implications of water and carbon management.