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Q1. What is the name of the thin, brittle outermost layer of the Earth on which the continents and oceans sit?
A. The mantle
B. The crust
C. The outer core
D. The inner core
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✓ Answer: B. The crust
The crust is the Earth's thin, rigid outer layer, split into oceanic and continental crust. The mantle lies beneath it and is much thicker and semi-molten, while the core is the dense metallic centre of the planet.
Q2. In the UK's climate, why is the west generally wetter than the east?
A. The east is at a higher altitude
B. Prevailing winds bring moist air from the Atlantic and drop rain first over western uplands
C. The west is closer to the North Sea
D. Continental air masses dominate the west
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✓ Answer: B. Prevailing winds bring moist air from the Atlantic and drop rain first over western uplands
The UK's prevailing wind is south-westerly, carrying moist maritime air from the Atlantic Ocean; as this air rises over western hills and mountains it cools and releases relief rainfall. By the time air reaches the east it has lost much of its moisture, creating a rain shadow effect.
Q3. The River Tees is a common OCR case study. What is a key impact of the Cow Green Reservoir on the river's regime downstream?
A. It has increased flood frequency at Middleton-in-Teesdale
B. It regulates discharge, reducing extreme flood peaks downstream
C. It has caused the river to change course entirely
D. It has removed all sediment transport in the upper course
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✓ Answer: B. It regulates discharge, reducing extreme flood peaks downstream
Cow Green Reservoir stores water and releases it at a controlled rate, smoothing out the river's discharge and reducing the severity of flood peaks further downstream. This is a common hard engineering management strategy used in upland catchments.
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Who has to sit the GCSE Geography (OCR)
Who needs a GCSE Geography (OCR)?
Typically taken by students around 16 years old as an optional subject in secondary schools. No mandatory requirement unless chosen.
The real GCSE Geography (OCR): format
What is the GCSE Geography (OCR) pass mark?
Real exam pass mark: For OCR Geography B 2024, Grade 4 (standard pass) was 92/200 marks (46%); Grade 4 for OCR Geography A 2024 was 80/200 marks (40%). Our mock marks you at 24 out of 40, the threshold we mark against.
What it costs, and what a resit costs
How much does the GCSE Geography (OCR) cost?
Resit fee: Ranges from approximately £100 (exam fee only) to £448 (with booking services), varying by centre and subject. Resits cost close to original entry fee. Rebooking after a fail: Most GCSE subjects can be resat in the summer exam series (May/June) of the following year.
How hard is it
What is the GCSE Geography (OCR) pass rate?
Real exam first-time pass rate: For OCR Geography B (J384), 68.5% of candidates achieved Grade 4 or above in June 2026. For all OCR Geography, 67.3% achieved Grade 4+ in 2026. Difficulty: Demanding but manageable, often described as content-heavy.
Why people fail it
Why do people fail the GCSE Geography (OCR)?
Struggling with exam technique, extended writing, and not carefully reading questions.
Figures for the real exam from vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com, ocr.org.uk, checked October 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the test provider before you book.
GCSE Geography (OCR): common questions
Frequently asked
How many questions are in the GCSE Geography (OCR)?
The exam has 40 questions. Every Revision Robin mock uses the same 40-question format so your practice matches the real thing.
How long do you get?
The test is timed at 60 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with OCR.