Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Wednesday 14 May 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Geography A
(Geographical Themes)
J383/01 Living in the UK Today
Time allowed: 1 hour
*1386749555*
You must have:
• the Resource Booklet (inside this document)
You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific or graphical calculator
* J 3 8 3 0 1 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
OCR OXFORD CAMBRIDGE AND RSA GCSE GEOGRAPHY A J383/01
LIVING IN THE UK TODAY QUESTIONS MAY 2025
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 you
should 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 60.
• 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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Landscapes of the UK
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(a)
(i) Which geomorphic transport process is defined as ‘sediment bouncing along the sea bed?’
A Saltation
B Solution
C Suspension
D Traction
Write the correct letter in the box. [1]
(ii) Explain why the mass movement process of sliding occurs on cliffs at the coast.
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(iii) Explain how an arch is formed at the coast. You may use a diagram.
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Wednesday 14 May 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Geography A
(Geographical Themes)
J383/01 Living in the UK Today
Time allowed: 1 hour
*1386749555*
You must have:
• the Resource Booklet (inside this document)
You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific or graphical calculator
* J 3 8 3 0 1 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
OCR OXFORD CAMBRIDGE AND RSA GCSE GEOGRAPHY A J383/01
LIVING IN THE UK TODAY QUESTIONS MAY 2025
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 you
should 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 60.
• 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 2025 [601/8310/X] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (DE/JG) 334302/7 Turn over
for more: tyrionpapers.com
, 2
Landscapes of the UK
1
(a)
(i) Which geomorphic transport process is defined as ‘sediment bouncing along the sea bed?’
A Saltation
B Solution
C Suspension
D Traction
Write the correct letter in the box. [1]
(ii) Explain why the mass movement process of sliding occurs on cliffs at the coast.
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ................................................................................................................................................. [3]
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(iii) Explain how an arch is formed at the coast. You may use a diagram.
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..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
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..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ................................................................................................................................................. [4]
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