GCSE (9–1) Geography A (Geographical Themes) - J383/01 Living in the UK Today - Question Paper

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GCSE (9–1) Geography A (Geographical Themes) J383/01 provides an exam question paper for assessing knowledge and skills in the theme “Living in the UK Today.” The paper specifies available resources, required writing materials, and answer instructions, including allocation of marks, SPaG and specialist terminology assessment, and extended response expectations. Questions cover UK landscapes, geomorphic processes such as slumping, traction, and river deposition, and include a case-study task on agreeing with statements about human impacts on a selected river basin.

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Pages12

Reading Time30 min

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Landscapes of the UK

Slumping: identifying the geomorphic process

Traction: describing the process

River channels: explaining deposition

Case Study: A UK river basin

Human activities and negative impacts - To what extent do you agree?

Oxford Cambridge and RSA Friday 17 May 2024 – Afternoon GCSE (9–1) Geography A (Geographical Themes) J383/01 Living in the UK Today Time allowed: 1 hour You must have: • the Resource Booklet (inside this document) • OS Map (inside this document) You can use: • a scientific or graphical calculator • a ruler (cm/mm) | 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 you should 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 60. • 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 12 pages. ADVICE • Read each question carefully before you start your answer. © OCR 2024 [601/8310/X] DC (PQ) 319756/9 OCR is an exempt Charity Turn over 2 Landscapes of the UK 1 (a) (i) Which type of geomorphic process is slumping? A erosion B mass movement C transport D weathering Write the correct letter in the box. [1] (ii) Describe the geomorphic process of traction. .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................... [3] (iii) Explain why deposition occurs in a river channel. .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .............................................................................................................................

FAQs

What is the exam paper subject and code for J383/01?

It is GCSE (9–1) Geography A (Geographical Themes), code J383/01, titled “Living in the UK Today.”

Which geomorphic process is slumping?

The paper asks candidates to choose the correct option (A erosion, B mass movement, C transport, D weathering) for slumping.

How does the paper assess extended responses and terminology?

Quality of extended response is assessed for questions marked with an asterisk (*). SPaG and specialist terminology are assessed for questions marked with a pencil (!).

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