OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes) Living in the UK today June 2024 question paper J383/01

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Which type of geomorphic process is slumping ?

A erosion B mass movement C transport D weathering

Describe the geomorphic process of traction.

Explain why deposition occurs in a river channel.

CASE STUDY A UK river basin

Name of UK river basin:........

* ‘Human activities have negative impacts on your chosen river basin.’

To what extent do you agree?

Spelling, punctuation and grammar and the use of specialist terminology

Look at Fig. 1 in the Resource Booklet.

Identify one difference between the population of Cornwall and the population of the UK.

Calculate the total percentage of females in Cornwall aged 0–20.

Suggest two impacts of Cornwall’s population structure.

Since the year 1900, there has been an overall decline in the birth rate in the UK.

Explain one reason why.

The UK has an ageing population.

Which of the statements below is a reason why?

A good medical care B higher death rates C higher infant mortality D lower life expectancy

Look at the table below.

It shows the average weekly income per person by UK region in 2021.

Calculate the median in the average weekly income per person in 2021.

You must show your working.

CASE STUDY Consequences of economic growth and/or decline in a place or region

Name of UK place or region:........

Explain two consequences of economic growth and/or decline in your chosen place or region.

Look at Fig. 2a and Fig. 2b in the Resource Booklet.

Development can be affected by geographical location, economic change, infrastructure and government policy.

* Using evidence from Fig. 2a and Fig. 2b and your own understanding, analyse the reasons for development in places such as Exeter.

Explain how the North Atlantic Drift affects the UK’s weather in winter.

Look at the OS Map.

What is the total length of the buildings at Hinkley Point Power Stations measured from east to west?

A 0.5 km B 1 km C 2 km D 3 km

Give the four-figure grid reference for the location of Little Dowden’s Farm.

What is the highest point above sea level in grid square 1844?

Suggest why Hinkley Point was chosen as a site for generating nuclear power.

State three ways in which the UK’s energy supply is likely to change in the future.

Examine the success of sustainable energy strategies in the UK.