Oxford Cambridge and RSA
A-Level OCR 2025 Geology Paper 1
Tuesday 3 June 2025 – Morning
A Level Geology
H414/01 Fundamentals of geology
Time allowed: 2 hours 15 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION
ADVICE
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include AS/A Levels, Diplomas, GCSEs, Cambridge Nationals, Cambridge Technicals,
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It is also responsible for developing new specifications to meet national requirements and the needs of
students and teachers. OCR is a not-for-profit organisation; any surplus made is
invested back into the establishment to help towards the development of qualifications and
support, which keep pace with the changing needs of today’s society.}
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Section A
You should spend a maximum of 35 minutes on this section.
For each question write the letter in the box.
1 What is the correct chemical formula for pyrite?
A FeS
B Fe2S
C FeS2
D FeSO4
Your answer [1]
2 Using Mohs hardness test, which of the following conclusions is correct for the hardness of
calcite?
A > copper coin and < steel nail
B < fingernail
C > fingernail and < copper coin
D > steel nail
Your answer [1]
3 This is a description of an igneous rock:
• Light grey in colour
• Flow-banded
• Fine crystal size
What is the rock type?
A Basalt
B Microdiorite
C Obsidian
D Rhyolite
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2025
A-Level OCR 2025 Geology Paper 1
Tuesday 3 June 2025 – Morning
A Level Geology
H414/01 Fundamentals of geology
Time allowed: 2 hours 15 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION
ADVICE
{Oxford Cambridge and RSA(OCR) is a leading UK awarding body, providing a wide range of
qualifications to meet the needs of candidates of all ages and abilities. OCR qualifications
include AS/A Levels, Diplomas, GCSEs, Cambridge Nationals, Cambridge Technicals,
Functional Skills, Key Skills, Entry Level qualifications, NVQs and vocational qualifications in
areas such as IT, business, languages, teaching/training, administration and secretarial skills.
It is also responsible for developing new specifications to meet national requirements and the needs of
students and teachers. OCR is a not-for-profit organisation; any surplus made is
invested back into the establishment to help towards the development of qualifications and
support, which keep pace with the changing needs of today’s society.}
,
,
, 2
Section A
You should spend a maximum of 35 minutes on this section.
For each question write the letter in the box.
1 What is the correct chemical formula for pyrite?
A FeS
B Fe2S
C FeS2
D FeSO4
Your answer [1]
2 Using Mohs hardness test, which of the following conclusions is correct for the hardness of
calcite?
A > copper coin and < steel nail
B < fingernail
C > fingernail and < copper coin
D > steel nail
Your answer [1]
3 This is a description of an igneous rock:
• Light grey in colour
• Flow-banded
• Fine crystal size
What is the rock type?
A Basalt
B Microdiorite
C Obsidian
D Rhyolite
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2025
