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Resource Reliance: Supplies of food, energy and water are three of the most challenging issues the world
faces. Significant numbers of people are resource poor, whilst others consume more than their fair share.
This topic investigates emerging patterns, where demand is outstripping supply, before taking the issue of
food security and considering the question ‘can we feed nine billion people?’ Learners will investigate what
it means to be food secure, how countries try to achieve this and reflect upon the sustainability of
strategies to increase food security.

Ecosystems: Life on Earth is supported by global ecosystems and the link between human wellbeing and
ecosystem wellbeing is vital. This topic seeks to explore the distribution and characteristics of the Earth’s
ecological wonders. Learners investigate the two contrasting ecosystems of tropical rainforests and polar
environments, exploring physical cycles and processes that make these ecosystems distinctive, the threats
posed to their existence and how humans are attempting to manage them for a more sustainable future.
How will I be assessed?

We are studying OCR B (9-1 for enquiring minds)
(Component 01) Our Natural World
35% of the GCSE This question paper has two sections:
(9–1) • Section A: Questions on all individual topic areas (Global Hazards,
1 hour 15 minutes Changing Climate, Distinctive Landscapes and Sustaining Ecosystems)
Written paper • Section B: Physical Geography Fieldwork.
70 marks* There will be questions on all topics.
Learners answer all questions.
A separate Resource Booklet is provided with the question paper.
The unit is externally assessed.
Marks associated with geographical skills will be assessed within this
component.
*There will be 3 marks for SPaG included in the marks for this component.
(Component 02) People and Society
35% of the GCSE This question paper has two sections:
(9–1) • Section A: Questions on all individual topic areas (Urban Futures, Dynamic
1 hour 15 minutes Development, UK in the 21st Century and Resource Reliance)
Written paper • Section B: Human Geography Fieldwork.
70 marks* There will be questions on all topics.
Learners answer all questions.
A separate Resource Booklet is provided with the question paper.
The unit is externally assessed.
Marks associated with geographical skills will be assessed within this component.
*There will be 3 marks for SPaG included in the marks for this component.
(Component 03) Geographical Exploration
30% of the GCSE This question paper has a series of questions focusing on synoptic assessment of
(9–1) material from a range of topics across both Our Natural World (01) and People
1 hour 30 minutes and Society (02) and will feature a decision-making exercise.
Written paper Learners answer all questions.
60 marks* A separate Resource Booklet is provided with the question paper.
The unit is externally assessed.
Marks associated with geographical skills will be assessed within this component.
*There will be 3 marks for SPaG included in the marks for this component.
What fieldwork is involved?

There will be two days of fieldwork in preparation for the geography fieldwork element of the exam; a day
in Birmingham completing human fieldwork and a day in Church Stretton completing physical fieldwork.

Examination Board: OCR

Head of department: Mr N Taylor

ntaylor@hagleyrc.worcs.sch.uk