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Monday 12 May 2025 – Morning
AS Level Geology
H014/01 Geology
Time allowed: 2 hours 30 minutes
You must have:
* 1 8 7 5 3 9 6 7 9 9 *
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a protractor
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
• A4 plain paper
* H 0 1 4 0 1 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
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.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 120.
• 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 40 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Section A
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this section.
For each question write the letter in the box.
1 Which element would be considered ‘atmophile’ under the Goldschmidt classification?
A Copper
B Hydrogen
C Iron
D Silicon
Your answer [1]
2 In which Earth layer are siderophile elements the most abundant?
A Atmosphere
B Core
C Crust
D Mantle
Your answer [1]
3 Which groups of elements are igneous rocks mainly composed of?
A Atmophile
B Chalcophile
C Lithophile
D Siderophile
Your answer [1]
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4 Which mineral commonly found in igneous rocks is the least susceptible to chemical weathering?
A Mica
B Olivine
C Pyroxene
D Quartz
Your answer [1]
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The diagrams (A, B, C and D) show the four main types of limestone according to the Dunham
classification scheme.
Questions 5, 6 and 7 refer to these diagrams.
Key
mud
grains
cement
A B
C D
5 Which diagram shows a limestone with <10% grains in a mud supported matrix?
A Diagram A
B Diagram B
C Diagram C
D Diagram D
Your answer [1]
6 Which diagram shows a packstone?
A Diagram A
B Diagram B
C Diagram C
D Diagram D
Your answer [1]
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Monday 12 May 2025 – Morning
AS Level Geology
H014/01 Geology
Time allowed: 2 hours 30 minutes
You must have:
* 1 8 7 5 3 9 6 7 9 9 *
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a protractor
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• an HB pencil
• A4 plain paper
* H 0 1 4 0 1 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
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.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 120.
• 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 40 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 [603/0783/3] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (SL/FC) 344757/7 Turn over
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, 2
Section A
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this section.
For each question write the letter in the box.
1 Which element would be considered ‘atmophile’ under the Goldschmidt classification?
A Copper
B Hydrogen
C Iron
D Silicon
Your answer [1]
2 In which Earth layer are siderophile elements the most abundant?
A Atmosphere
B Core
C Crust
D Mantle
Your answer [1]
3 Which groups of elements are igneous rocks mainly composed of?
A Atmophile
B Chalcophile
C Lithophile
D Siderophile
Your answer [1]
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4 Which mineral commonly found in igneous rocks is the least susceptible to chemical weathering?
A Mica
B Olivine
C Pyroxene
D Quartz
Your answer [1]
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, 4
The diagrams (A, B, C and D) show the four main types of limestone according to the Dunham
classification scheme.
Questions 5, 6 and 7 refer to these diagrams.
Key
mud
grains
cement
A B
C D
5 Which diagram shows a limestone with <10% grains in a mud supported matrix?
A Diagram A
B Diagram B
C Diagram C
D Diagram D
Your answer [1]
6 Which diagram shows a packstone?
A Diagram A
B Diagram B
C Diagram C
D Diagram D
Your answer [1]
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