A-Level

OCR A-Level Geography Revision

Adaptive practice aligned to the Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations specification. 8 topics, exam-style questions, and instant AI feedback.

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About OCR A-Level Geography

OCR provides GCSE and A-Level qualifications with a strong academic heritage. Their specifications are developed in partnership with the University of Cambridge and are widely adopted across England.

A-Level Geography examines the complex interactions between people and the physical environment, going far deeper than GCSE into both human and physical processes. You will study topics such as tectonic hazards, coastal systems, globalisation, changing places, the water and carbon cycles, and contemporary urban environments. The course requires you to think across scales — from local case studies to global patterns — and to evaluate competing perspectives.

Topics in OCR A-Level Geography

1 Water & Carbon Cycles

2 Hot Desert Environments

3 Coastal Systems

4 Hazards

5 Global Systems

6 Changing Places

7 Population & Environment

8 Fieldwork & Investigation

Study Tips for OCR Geography

Build detailed case study notes with specific facts, figures, and place names. Generic answers about a country in Africa will not score well — examiners want to see precise, located knowledge such as specific dates, statistics, and named locations.

Create systems diagrams showing inputs, outputs, stores, and flows for physical geography topics like the water cycle or coastal systems. Understanding processes as interconnected systems is central to how A-Level Geography is examined.

For your independent investigation coursework, choose a focused, manageable research question and ensure your methodology is clearly justified. The quality of your analysis and evaluation matters more than the complexity of your data collection.

Practise linking physical and human geography topics for synoptic questions. For example, connect your knowledge of climate change (physical) with globalisation and resource management (human) to demonstrate holistic geographical understanding.