OCR AS level Geology H014/01 Geology
actual 2026 paper merged with mark
scheme
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OCR AS level Geology H014/01
Geology actual 2026 paper merged
with mark scheme
INSTRUCTIONS Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and
diagrams.
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• 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.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 120.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 40 pages.
ADVICE
Turn over
Section A
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this section.
For each question write the letter in the box.
1 Which element would be considered ‘atmophile’ under the Goldschmidt
classification?
A Copper
B Hydrogen
C Iron
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D Silicon
Your answer [1]
2 In which Earth layer are siderophile elements the most abundant?
A Atmosphere
B Core
C Crust
D Mantle
Your answer [1]
3 Which groups of elements are igneous rocks mainly composed of?
A Atmophile
B Chalcophile
C Lithophile
D Siderophile
Your answer [1]
4 Which mineral commonly found in igneous rocks is the least susceptible to chemical
weathering?
A Mica
B Olivine
C Pyroxene
D Quartz
Your answer [1]
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The diagrams (A, B, C and D) show the four main types of limestone according to the
Dunham classification scheme.
Questions 5, 6 and 7 refer to these diagrams.
A B
Key mud
grains cement
C D
5 Which diagram shows a limestone with <10% grains in a mud supported matrix?
A Diagram A
B Diagram B
C Diagram C
D Diagram D
Your answer [1]
6 Which diagram shows a packstone?
A Diagram A
B Diagram B
C Diagram C
D Diagram D
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actual 2026 paper merged with mark
scheme
[Document subtitle]
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
, 2
OCR AS level Geology H014/01
Geology actual 2026 paper merged
with mark scheme
INSTRUCTIONS Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and
diagrams.
*1875396799*
• 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.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 120.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 40 pages.
ADVICE
Turn over
Section A
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this section.
For each question write the letter in the box.
1 Which element would be considered ‘atmophile’ under the Goldschmidt
classification?
A Copper
B Hydrogen
C Iron
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D Silicon
Your answer [1]
2 In which Earth layer are siderophile elements the most abundant?
A Atmosphere
B Core
C Crust
D Mantle
Your answer [1]
3 Which groups of elements are igneous rocks mainly composed of?
A Atmophile
B Chalcophile
C Lithophile
D Siderophile
Your answer [1]
4 Which mineral commonly found in igneous rocks is the least susceptible to chemical
weathering?
A Mica
B Olivine
C Pyroxene
D Quartz
Your answer [1]
© OCR 2026 Turn over
, 4
The diagrams (A, B, C and D) show the four main types of limestone according to the
Dunham classification scheme.
Questions 5, 6 and 7 refer to these diagrams.
A B
Key mud
grains cement
C D
5 Which diagram shows a limestone with <10% grains in a mud supported matrix?
A Diagram A
B Diagram B
C Diagram C
D Diagram D
Your answer [1]
6 Which diagram shows a packstone?
A Diagram A
B Diagram B
C Diagram C
D Diagram D
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