Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Friday 14 June 2024 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Geography A (Geographical Themes)
J383/03 Geographical Skills
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
You must have:
* 9 9 3 8 7 7 8 7 0 0 *
• the Resource Booklet (inside this document)
You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific or graphical calculator
* J 3 8 3 0 3 *
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 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 80.
• 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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Section A
Geographical Skills
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(a) Look at Fig. 1 in the Resource Booklet.
(i) Identify one way the global food system is damaging our planet according to Fig. 1.
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(ii) State the percentage of UK greenhouse gases produced by agriculture as a decimal.
A 0.01
B 0.10
C 1.00
D 10.0
Write the correct letter in the box. [1]
(iii) Using Fig. 1, suggest one reason why farming practices will have to change.
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(b) Look at Fig. 2 in the Resource Booklet.
(i) Suggest one way the presentation of information in Fig. 2 might be improved.
Explain your answer.
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(ii) Which of the following world regions in Fig. 2 will see the largest decrease in crop yields?
A East Africa
B Europe
C North America
D West Africa
Write the correct letter in the box. [1]
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Look at Fig. 3 in the Resource Booklet.
(c) Describe the pattern of seafood consumption.
Use data in your answer.
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(d) Look at the table below, showing the UK fish trade in 2018 and 2019.
Imports (thousand tonnes) Exports (thousand tonnes)
2018 674 448
2019 721 452
(i) Calculate the percentage increase in imports between 2018 and 2019.
You must show your working.
Give your answer to two decimal places.
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(ii) Suggest two reasons for the differences in imports and exports of fish shown in the table above.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
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2 .......................................................................................................................................................
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[2]
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Look at the table below, which shows changes to UK climate and weather events as a result of
climate change.
Changes in intensity Is this linked to What is expected in
or frequency so far climate change? the future?
UK warm spells Increase Yes Increase
UK cold spells Decrease Yes Decrease
UK heavy rain Increase Uncertain Increase
UK dry spells No trend found Uncertain Increase (summer)
UK wind storms No trend found Uncertain Increase
‘Global climate change is likely to have a greater impact on UK food supply in the future.’
(e)* To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Use the table above and your own understanding to answer.
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© OCR 2024
Friday 14 June 2024 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Geography A (Geographical Themes)
J383/03 Geographical Skills
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
You must have:
* 9 9 3 8 7 7 8 7 0 0 *
• the Resource Booklet (inside this document)
You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific or graphical calculator
* J 3 8 3 0 3 *
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 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 80.
• 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.
© OCR 2024 [601/8310/X] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (PQ/FC) 318167/6 Turn over
, 2
Section A
Geographical Skills
1
(a) Look at Fig. 1 in the Resource Booklet.
(i) Identify one way the global food system is damaging our planet according to Fig. 1.
..................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) State the percentage of UK greenhouse gases produced by agriculture as a decimal.
A 0.01
B 0.10
C 1.00
D 10.0
Write the correct letter in the box. [1]
(iii) Using Fig. 1, suggest one reason why farming practices will have to change.
..........................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(b) Look at Fig. 2 in the Resource Booklet.
(i) Suggest one way the presentation of information in Fig. 2 might be improved.
Explain your answer.
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................... [2]
(ii) Which of the following world regions in Fig. 2 will see the largest decrease in crop yields?
A East Africa
B Europe
C North America
D West Africa
Write the correct letter in the box. [1]
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Look at Fig. 3 in the Resource Booklet.
(c) Describe the pattern of seafood consumption.
Use data in your answer.
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..........................................................................................................................................................
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(d) Look at the table below, showing the UK fish trade in 2018 and 2019.
Imports (thousand tonnes) Exports (thousand tonnes)
2018 674 448
2019 721 452
(i) Calculate the percentage increase in imports between 2018 and 2019.
You must show your working.
Give your answer to two decimal places.
...................................................... % [2]
(ii) Suggest two reasons for the differences in imports and exports of fish shown in the table above.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................................................................................
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[2]
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, 4
Look at the table below, which shows changes to UK climate and weather events as a result of
climate change.
Changes in intensity Is this linked to What is expected in
or frequency so far climate change? the future?
UK warm spells Increase Yes Increase
UK cold spells Decrease Yes Decrease
UK heavy rain Increase Uncertain Increase
UK dry spells No trend found Uncertain Increase (summer)
UK wind storms No trend found Uncertain Increase
‘Global climate change is likely to have a greater impact on UK food supply in the future.’
(e)* To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Use the table above and your own understanding to answer.
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