Oxford Cambridge and RSA
A-Level OCR 2025 Geology Paper 2
Monday 9 June 2025 – Afternoon
A Level Geology
H414/02 Scientific literacy in geology
Time allowed: 2 hours 15 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS
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(a) The diagram shows some folded sedimentary rocks in a cliff face.
South North
Key
sandstone
shale
minor folds
slaty cleavage
0 50 100 cm
(i) Label the diagram to show:
• hinge line
• joints
• limb [3]
(ii) Name the type of force that formed this fold.
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(iii) Draw arrows on the diagram of the cliff face to indicate the maximum stress directions. [1]
(iv) Describe the distribution of the slaty cleavage shown in the diagram and explain how this
structure formed.
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© OCR 2025 Turn over
A-Level OCR 2025 Geology Paper 2
Monday 9 June 2025 – Afternoon
A Level Geology
H414/02 Scientific literacy in geology
Time allowed: 2 hours 15 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION
ADVICE
{Oxford Cambridge and RSA(OCR) is a leading UK awarding body, providing a wide range of
qualifications to meet the needs of candidates of all ages and abilities. OCR qualifications
include AS/A Levels, Diplomas, GCSEs, Cambridge Nationals, Cambridge Technicals,
Functional Skills, Key Skills, Entry Level qualifications, NVQs and vocational qualifications in
areas such as IT, business, languages, teaching/training, administration and secretarial skills.
It is also responsible for developing new specifications to meet national requirements and the needs
of students and teachers. OCR is a not-for-profit organisation; any surplus made is
invested back into the establishment to help towards the development of qualifications and
support, which keep pace with the changing needs of today’s society.}
,
, 3
1
(a) The diagram shows some folded sedimentary rocks in a cliff face.
South North
Key
sandstone
shale
minor folds
slaty cleavage
0 50 100 cm
(i) Label the diagram to show:
• hinge line
• joints
• limb [3]
(ii) Name the type of force that formed this fold.
...................................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(iii) Draw arrows on the diagram of the cliff face to indicate the maximum stress directions. [1]
(iv) Describe the distribution of the slaty cleavage shown in the diagram and explain how this
structure formed.
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................................... [2]
© OCR 2025 Turn over
