Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Tuesday 19 October 2021 – Morning
A Level Geography
H481/03 Geographical debates
Time allowed: 2 hours 30 minutes
* 8 9 7 1 3 0 3 2 4 0 *
You must have:
• the Resource Booklet (inside this document)
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific or graphical calculator
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must
be clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Section A: Choose two topics. Answer both parts of the question from each topic.
• Section B: Choose two topics. Answer the question from each topic.
• Section C: Choose two topics. Answer one question from each topic.
• Use the Resource Booklet to answer the questions in Section A.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 108.
• 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 8 pages.
ADVICE
• Try to answer every part of each question you choose.
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Section A
Choose two topics and answer both parts of the question from each topic.
Topic 3.1 – Climate Change
1 (a) Identify three limitations of Fig. 1 as a source of information about the greenhouse effect. [3]
(b) Explain how geoengineering can cut global emissions of greenhouse gases. [6]
Topic 3.2 – Disease Dilemmas
2 (a) Identify three limitations of Fig. 2 as a source of information about the global distribution of
people living with dementia in 2015. [3]
(b) Explain the environmental causes of one communicable disease. [6]
Topic 3.3 – Exploring Oceans
3 (a) Identify three limitations of Fig. 3 as a source of information about the pattern of circulation in
the North Atlantic. [3]
(b) Explain the distinctive features of guyots. [6]
Topic 3.4 – Future of Food
4 (a) Identify three limitations of Fig. 4 as a source of information about the global distribution of
organic agriculture in 2015. [3]
(b) Explain how food production methods can vary within a country or region. [6]
Topic 3.5 – Hazardous Earth
5 (a) Identify three limitations of Fig. 5 as a source of information about rift valleys. [3]
(b) Explain the role of convection currents in the asthenosphere. [6]
© OCR 2021 H481/03 Oct21
Tuesday 19 October 2021 – Morning
A Level Geography
H481/03 Geographical debates
Time allowed: 2 hours 30 minutes
* 8 9 7 1 3 0 3 2 4 0 *
You must have:
• the Resource Booklet (inside this document)
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific or graphical calculator
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must
be clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Section A: Choose two topics. Answer both parts of the question from each topic.
• Section B: Choose two topics. Answer the question from each topic.
• Section C: Choose two topics. Answer one question from each topic.
• Use the Resource Booklet to answer the questions in Section A.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 108.
• 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 8 pages.
ADVICE
• Try to answer every part of each question you choose.
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2021 [601/8576/4] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (RW) 301140/4 Turn over
, 2
Section A
Choose two topics and answer both parts of the question from each topic.
Topic 3.1 – Climate Change
1 (a) Identify three limitations of Fig. 1 as a source of information about the greenhouse effect. [3]
(b) Explain how geoengineering can cut global emissions of greenhouse gases. [6]
Topic 3.2 – Disease Dilemmas
2 (a) Identify three limitations of Fig. 2 as a source of information about the global distribution of
people living with dementia in 2015. [3]
(b) Explain the environmental causes of one communicable disease. [6]
Topic 3.3 – Exploring Oceans
3 (a) Identify three limitations of Fig. 3 as a source of information about the pattern of circulation in
the North Atlantic. [3]
(b) Explain the distinctive features of guyots. [6]
Topic 3.4 – Future of Food
4 (a) Identify three limitations of Fig. 4 as a source of information about the global distribution of
organic agriculture in 2015. [3]
(b) Explain how food production methods can vary within a country or region. [6]
Topic 3.5 – Hazardous Earth
5 (a) Identify three limitations of Fig. 5 as a source of information about rift valleys. [3]
(b) Explain the role of convection currents in the asthenosphere. [6]
© OCR 2021 H481/03 Oct21
