GCSE (9–1) GEOGRAPHY A — June 2025 PAST PAPER: The World Around Us
Merged Question Paper & Mark Scheme [OCR J383/02]
Exam Resource Summary
The June 2025 GCSE (9–1) Geography A The World Around Us Paper (OCR J383/02) provides a fully
merged resource that integrates the complete examination paper with its corresponding mark scheme.
This combined format offers a streamlined and efficient revision tool, enabling learners to understand
both the demands of each question and the exact criteria used by examiners to award marks. This
component assesses students’ grasp of major global geographical themes, including ecosystems,
environmental challenges, development dynamics, and large-scale physical and human interactions
shaping the world today. Candidates are expected to analyse geographical data, interpret spatial
patterns, apply case-study knowledge accurately, and justify their conclusions using logical, evidence-
based reasoning. By presenting every question directly alongside the relevant marking guidance, this
merged resource clarifies the expectations for high-level performance and strengthens students’ ability
to structure responses effectively. It supports targeted revision, improves confidence in tackling data-
response and extended writing tasks, and ensures thorough preparation for the 2026 OCR GCSE
Geography A (The World Around Us) examination.
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Section A
Geographical Skills
1
(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. [1]
(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.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
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2 ........................................................................................................................................................
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[2]
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(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. [1]
(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. 2.
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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.
...................................................... % [2]
(ii) Calculate the difference in the percentage change of coal and gas exports.
You must show your working.
...................................................... % [2]
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Merged Question Paper & Mark Scheme [OCR J383/02]
Exam Resource Summary
The June 2025 GCSE (9–1) Geography A The World Around Us Paper (OCR J383/02) provides a fully
merged resource that integrates the complete examination paper with its corresponding mark scheme.
This combined format offers a streamlined and efficient revision tool, enabling learners to understand
both the demands of each question and the exact criteria used by examiners to award marks. This
component assesses students’ grasp of major global geographical themes, including ecosystems,
environmental challenges, development dynamics, and large-scale physical and human interactions
shaping the world today. Candidates are expected to analyse geographical data, interpret spatial
patterns, apply case-study knowledge accurately, and justify their conclusions using logical, evidence-
based reasoning. By presenting every question directly alongside the relevant marking guidance, this
merged resource clarifies the expectations for high-level performance and strengthens students’ ability
to structure responses effectively. It supports targeted revision, improves confidence in tackling data-
response and extended writing tasks, and ensures thorough preparation for the 2026 OCR GCSE
Geography A (The World Around Us) examination.
OCR is an exempt Charity
Turn over
, 2
Section A
Geographical Skills
1
(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. [1]
(ii) Which source of renewable energy saw record growth in China?
. ................................................................................................................................................. [1]
(iii) Using Fig. 1, identify two benefits of the increased capacity in renewable energy.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
2 ........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
[2]
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(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. [1]
(ii) Describe the changes in renewable energy generation between 2020 and 2022.
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ................................................................................................................................................. [4]
(iii) Suggest one reason for the pattern of change in renewable energy generation in Fig. 2.
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ................................................................................................................................................. [1]
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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.
...................................................... % [2]
(ii) Calculate the difference in the percentage change of coal and gas exports.
You must show your working.
...................................................... % [2]
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