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GCSE Geography (OCR)

Physical and human geography with fieldwork skills. OCR board.

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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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Natural hazards & tectonics · 35
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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.
What is the pass mark for the GCSE Geography (OCR)?
You need 24 out of 40 correct to pass, which is about 60%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.
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.
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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.