Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Friday 6 June 2025 – Morning
A Level Geography
H481/03 Geographical debates
Time allowed: 2 hours 30 minutes
* 1 8 5 3 2 9 2 3 4 7 *
You must have:
• the OCR 12‑page Answer Booklet
• the Resource Booklet (inside this document)
You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific or graphical calculator
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must
be clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Section A: Choose two topics. Answer both parts of the question from each topic.
• Section B: Choose two topics. Answer the question from each topic.
• Section C: Choose two topics. Answer one question from each topic.
• Use the Resource Booklet to answer the questions in Section A.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 108.
• 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 8 pages.
ADVICE
• Try to answer every part of each question you choose.
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Section A
Choose two topics and answer both parts of the question from each topic.
Topic 3.1 – Climate Change
1
(a) Identify three limitations of Fig. 1 as a source of information about responses to climate change.
[3]
(b) Explain how humans influence the global mean energy balance. [6]
Topic 3.2 – Disease Dilemmas
2
(a) Identify three limitations of Fig. 2 as a source of information about alcohol‑related deaths. [3]
(b) Explain how physical barriers affect dealing with disease. [6]
Topic 3.3 – Exploring Oceans
3
(a) Identify three limitations of Fig. 3 as a source of information about piracy. [3]
(b) Explain how wave and tidal energy can be used as flow resources. [6]
Topic 3.4 – Future of Food
4
(a) Identify three limitations of Fig. 4 as a source of information about soil moisture. [3]
(b) Explain how the globalisation of the food industry creates opportunities. [6]
Topic 3.5 – Hazardous Earth
5
(a) Identify three limitations of Fig. 5 as a source of information about the relationship between
disaster and response. [3]
(b) Explain the different scales used to measure earthquake magnitude. [6]
© OCR 2025 H481/03 Jun25
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Friday 6 June 2025 – Morning
A Level Geography
H481/03 Geographical debates
Time allowed: 2 hours 30 minutes
* 1 8 5 3 2 9 2 3 4 7 *
You must have:
• the OCR 12‑page Answer Booklet
• the Resource Booklet (inside this document)
You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific or graphical calculator
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must
be clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Section A: Choose two topics. Answer both parts of the question from each topic.
• Section B: Choose two topics. Answer the question from each topic.
• Section C: Choose two topics. Answer one question from each topic.
• Use the Resource Booklet to answer the questions in Section A.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 108.
• 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 8 pages.
ADVICE
• Try to answer every part of each question you choose.
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 [601/8576/4] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (ST) 347932/3 Turn over
for more: tyrionpapers.com
, 2
Section A
Choose two topics and answer both parts of the question from each topic.
Topic 3.1 – Climate Change
1
(a) Identify three limitations of Fig. 1 as a source of information about responses to climate change.
[3]
(b) Explain how humans influence the global mean energy balance. [6]
Topic 3.2 – Disease Dilemmas
2
(a) Identify three limitations of Fig. 2 as a source of information about alcohol‑related deaths. [3]
(b) Explain how physical barriers affect dealing with disease. [6]
Topic 3.3 – Exploring Oceans
3
(a) Identify three limitations of Fig. 3 as a source of information about piracy. [3]
(b) Explain how wave and tidal energy can be used as flow resources. [6]
Topic 3.4 – Future of Food
4
(a) Identify three limitations of Fig. 4 as a source of information about soil moisture. [3]
(b) Explain how the globalisation of the food industry creates opportunities. [6]
Topic 3.5 – Hazardous Earth
5
(a) Identify three limitations of Fig. 5 as a source of information about the relationship between
disaster and response. [3]
(b) Explain the different scales used to measure earthquake magnitude. [6]
© OCR 2025 H481/03 Jun25
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