GCSE (9–1) Geography B
(Geography for Enquiring Minds)
J384/01 Our Natural World
Time allowed: 1 hour 15 minutes
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 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 70.
• 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 20 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)
Our Natural World (J384/01) Question Paper and Mark Scheme
summer 2026
, 2
Section A
Global Hazards
1
(a) The diagram below shows a tectonic plate boundary.
(i) Add the two labels below to the diagram above.
magma oceanic crust
[1]
(ii) Identify the plate boundary shown in the diagram above.
A conservative
B constructive
C destructive
D traction
Write the correct letter in the box. [1]
(iii) Explain how earthquakes can be caused at this type of plate boundary.
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CASE STUDY
A natural weather hazard event
Name of weather hazard event ...............................................................................................................
(b) * Evaluate the consequences of either a flash flood or a tropical storm.
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Changing Climate
2
(a) Look at Fig. 1 in the Resource Booklet.
(i) Suggest how the cave painting could be used as evidence for climate change.
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(ii) State one reason why cave paintings may not be reliable as evidence of climate change.
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(b)
(i) Using the data in the table below, complete the divided bar graph showing natural sources of CO2.
Ocean-atmosphere exchange 42%
Plant and animal respiration 28%
100 Natural sources of CO2
soil respiration and decomposition
90
volcanic eruptions
ocean-atmosphere exchange
80
plant and animal respiration
70
60
Percentage
(%) 50
40
30
20
10
0
Natural sources of CO2
[2]
© OCR 2025
(Geography for Enquiring Minds)
J384/01 Our Natural World
Time allowed: 1 hour 15 minutes
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 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 70.
• 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 20 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)
Our Natural World (J384/01) Question Paper and Mark Scheme
summer 2026
, 2
Section A
Global Hazards
1
(a) The diagram below shows a tectonic plate boundary.
(i) Add the two labels below to the diagram above.
magma oceanic crust
[1]
(ii) Identify the plate boundary shown in the diagram above.
A conservative
B constructive
C destructive
D traction
Write the correct letter in the box. [1]
(iii) Explain how earthquakes can be caused at this type of plate boundary.
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..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ................................................................................................................................................. [3]
© OCR 2025
, 3
CASE STUDY
A natural weather hazard event
Name of weather hazard event ...............................................................................................................
(b) * Evaluate the consequences of either a flash flood or a tropical storm.
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© OCR 2025 Turn over
, 4
Changing Climate
2
(a) Look at Fig. 1 in the Resource Booklet.
(i) Suggest how the cave painting could be used as evidence for climate change.
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ................................................................................................................................................. [2]
(ii) State one reason why cave paintings may not be reliable as evidence of climate change.
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ................................................................................................................................................. [1]
(b)
(i) Using the data in the table below, complete the divided bar graph showing natural sources of CO2.
Ocean-atmosphere exchange 42%
Plant and animal respiration 28%
100 Natural sources of CO2
soil respiration and decomposition
90
volcanic eruptions
ocean-atmosphere exchange
80
plant and animal respiration
70
60
Percentage
(%) 50
40
30
20
10
0
Natural sources of CO2
[2]
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