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Monday 17 June 2024 – Afternoon
A Level Geology
H414/03 Practical skills in geology
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
You must have:
the Insert (inside this document)
You can use:
an HB pencil
a scientific or graphical calculator
a protractor
a ruler (cm/mm)
A4 plain paper
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
INSTRUCTIONS
Last name
• 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.
• 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 60.
• 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 16 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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(a) The diagram shows the rock cycle.
Weathering
and Erosion
ROCK
CYCLE
LAVA Slow uplift
to the surface
IGNEOUS
ROCK
SEDIMENTARY
MAGMA ROCK
Melting
METAMORPHIC
ROCK
Use the processes in the table to complete the rock cycle diagram.
Write the correct letter A–F in the boxes on the diagram.
A Burial, high temperatures B Compaction and C Crystallisation
and pressures cementation of magma
D Magma forms from molten
E Sedimentation F Transport
crust and mantle
[3]
final
, 3
(b) Fig. 1, in the Insert, shows photographs of three hand specimens of igneous rock.
(i) Use the photographs to complete the table.
Rock A Rock B Rock C
Crystal size
Not visible
(fine/medium/coarse)
Texture
Colour
Rock type
[4]
(ii) Draw a labelled sketch that is representative of Rock B.
Include a suitable scale.
[3]
(iii) Compare and contrast the conditions of formation of Rocks A and C.
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final Turn over
Monday 17 June 2024 – Afternoon
A Level Geology
H414/03 Practical skills in geology
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
You must have:
the Insert (inside this document)
You can use:
an HB pencil
a scientific or graphical calculator
a protractor
a ruler (cm/mm)
A4 plain paper
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
INSTRUCTIONS
Last name
• 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.
• 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 60.
• 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 16 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
Turn over
, 2
1
(a) The diagram shows the rock cycle.
Weathering
and Erosion
ROCK
CYCLE
LAVA Slow uplift
to the surface
IGNEOUS
ROCK
SEDIMENTARY
MAGMA ROCK
Melting
METAMORPHIC
ROCK
Use the processes in the table to complete the rock cycle diagram.
Write the correct letter A–F in the boxes on the diagram.
A Burial, high temperatures B Compaction and C Crystallisation
and pressures cementation of magma
D Magma forms from molten
E Sedimentation F Transport
crust and mantle
[3]
final
, 3
(b) Fig. 1, in the Insert, shows photographs of three hand specimens of igneous rock.
(i) Use the photographs to complete the table.
Rock A Rock B Rock C
Crystal size
Not visible
(fine/medium/coarse)
Texture
Colour
Rock type
[4]
(ii) Draw a labelled sketch that is representative of Rock B.
Include a suitable scale.
[3]
(iii) Compare and contrast the conditions of formation of Rocks A and C.
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................................................................................................................................................... [3]
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