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Revise effectively with the official OCR GCSE Geography A (2025) Geographical Skills resource. This merged document provides: - The actual exam paper for Geographical Skills - The full mark scheme, integrated for examiner guidance - Convenient DOCX format for annotation, printing, or digital study Perfect for students preparing for OCR GCSE Geography A assessments, teachers planning lessons, and tutors supporting exam practice. With both the paper and mark scheme combined, you can simulate exam conditions and check answers instantly. Key Skills Typically Covered: - Map reading and interpretation (OS maps, scale, grid references) - Graphs, charts, and data presentation techniques - Statistical skills: averages, percentages, and data comparison - Fieldwork enquiry methods and practical applications - Analysis, evaluation, and examiner commentary This all‑in‑one resource streamlines revision and ensures comprehensive preparation for the OCR Geography A Geographical Skills exam.

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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 page 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 two renewable sources of energy which have seen global growth in Fig. 1.

A HEP and solar power
B HEP and wind power
C Solar and gas
D Solar and wind power


Write the correct letter in the box.




(ii) Which source of renewable energy saw record growth in China?

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(iii) Using Fig. 1, identify two benefits of the increased capacity in renewable energy.

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[2] (b) Look at Fig. 2 in the Resource Booklet.

(i) Which graphical technique is being used to display this information?

A Dispersion graph
B Histogram
C Line graph
D Vertical Bar graph


Write the correct letter in the box.




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(ii) Describe the changes in renewable energy generation between 2020 and 2022.

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(iii) Suggest one reason for the pattern of change in renewable energy generation in Fig.
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(c) The table below shows trends in UK trade in non-renewable energy during 2022.

Imports % Exports %

Coal +33 -56
Crude Oil +63 -6
Gas +11 +145
Petroleum +9 +34
(i) Calculate the mean percentage change in imports.

You must show your working.




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(ii) Calculate the difference in the percentage change of coal and gas exports.

You must show your working.




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“To reduce our reliance on imports we must fully use our North Sea gas supplies.”

(d)* To what extent do you agree that reducing UK energy imports is more important than
moving away from non-renewable energy?

Use any resource from Question 1 and your own understanding to answer.

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