GCSE (9–1) GEOGRAPHY B — May 2025 PAST PAPER: Our Natural World
Merged Question Paper & Mark Scheme [OCR J384/01]
Exam Resource Summary
The May 2025 GCSE (9–1) Geography B Our Natural World Paper (OCR J384/01) provides a fully
merged resource that unites the entire examination paper with its official mark scheme. This
integrated format enables learners to understand both the structure of the assessment and the precise
criteria used to award marks, making it a clear and efficient revision tool. This component assesses
students’ knowledge of physical geography, focusing on Earth’s landscape systems, weather and
climate, global ecosystems, and the interrelationships between natural processes and human activity.
Candidates are expected to interpret a range of geographical data, analyse physical patterns and
processes, apply case-study understanding, and demonstrate well-reasoned explanations supported by
accurate evidence. By placing each question alongside its marking guidance, the resource helps
learners recognise the requirements of high-band responses, refine their analytical and evaluative
skills, and structure their answers with clarity and precision. This merged format supports targeted
revision, strengthens confidence in tackling applied physical geography tasks, and prepares students
thoroughly for the 2026 OCR GCSE Geography B (Our Natural World) examination.
OCR is an exempt Charity
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Section A
Global Hazards
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(a) The diagram below shows a tectonic plate boundary.
(i) Add the two labels below to the diagram above.
magma oceanic crust
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(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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(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
Merged Question Paper & Mark Scheme [OCR J384/01]
Exam Resource Summary
The May 2025 GCSE (9–1) Geography B Our Natural World Paper (OCR J384/01) provides a fully
merged resource that unites the entire examination paper with its official mark scheme. This
integrated format enables learners to understand both the structure of the assessment and the precise
criteria used to award marks, making it a clear and efficient revision tool. This component assesses
students’ knowledge of physical geography, focusing on Earth’s landscape systems, weather and
climate, global ecosystems, and the interrelationships between natural processes and human activity.
Candidates are expected to interpret a range of geographical data, analyse physical patterns and
processes, apply case-study understanding, and demonstrate well-reasoned explanations supported by
accurate evidence. By placing each question alongside its marking guidance, the resource helps
learners recognise the requirements of high-band responses, refine their analytical and evaluative
skills, and structure their answers with clarity and precision. This merged format supports targeted
revision, strengthens confidence in tackling applied physical geography tasks, and prepares students
thoroughly for the 2026 OCR GCSE Geography B (Our Natural World) examination.
OCR is an exempt Charity
Turn over
, 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]
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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.
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
. ................................................................................................................................................. [2]
(ii) State one reason why cave paintings may not be reliable as evidence of climate change.
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. ................................................................................................................................................. [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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