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Written Component One (40%) 1hr 75m exam

 
Section A: Geographical Skills

Learn how to interpret maps photos and satellite images as well as to describe analyse and interpret geographical data in a variety of forms

Section B: People and the Natural Environment Topics (study three topics)

1. Tectonic Activity
Study the distribution and characteristics of fold mountains earthquakes and volcanoes, and the interaction between people and the environments and hazards created by tectonic activity.
2. Rocks and Landscapes
Learn about the different kinds of rocks, their economic uses, and their effect on landscapes. Understand the implications of quarrying and visit a quarry on the field trip. Understand the ways in which the earth's crust is modified by weathering.
3. Rivers
Learn about river processes and landforms. Understand how river basins influence land use and how and why they flood. Discover how people manage rivers to prevent floods and ensure a water supply.
4. Glacial landscapes
Investigate how the power of ice transforms the landscape resulting in opportunites and challenges for people. A field trip is required!
5. Coastal landscapes
Discover how coasts evolve and the way that people manage the challenges of the coastal environment.
6. Weather and Climate
Reach an understanding of the elements of weather, and the way in which climate affects envirionments and human activity.
7. Ecosystems
Find out about the main vegetation and soil features of tropical rainforests and coniferous forests. Understand how vegetation adapts to soil and climate. Learn how people exploit and manage forests around the world.

People and the Human Environment Topics (study three topics)

1. Population
Learn about where people live and why. Understand the reasons for the world's population growth. Find out why people migrate and the effects of migration on different places. How are countries attempting to deal with the problems of rapid population growth?
2. Settlement
Find out how geographers describe and classify settlements. Discover more about the global phenomenon of urbanisation and it's problems, and the range of solutions used in rich and poor countries.
3. Industry
Learn about the different kinds of industrial activity. Understand the various influences on industrial location. What will industry be like in the future and how is industry affecting the less developed countries?
4. Development
What are the differences between rich and poor countries? What hazards exist in poor countries? Find out about trade and the relationships between rich and poor countries. Discover how aid works and why poor countries remain less well off.

Coursework Component (25%)

A fieldwork investigation that you complete which can be based on almost any subject you choose!
Current projects include a study of the O2 Centre, environmental conservation areas in Cricklewood, pollution levels in Camden, the effect of Highbury stadium on local people, the Tate Modern as an example of urban regeneration, graffitti patterns on a local authority estate, the pattern of refugee settlement in Camden and the fear of crime in the local area.