GEOGRAPHY A SUBJECT CHOICE

 

Course Content:

• Managing Change In The Human Environment:

           Population changes

           Rural - Urban migration

           Changing Town and City centres

           Pressures at the Rural – Urban fringe

 

• Managing The Physical Environment

           Earthquakes and Volcanoes

           Weather Hazards

           River and Coastal flooding

           Water and Food Supply

           Recreation and Tourism

 

• Managing Economic Development

          Depletion of the Worlds resources

          Different levels of economic development

          Sustainable development

          Global tourism and the economy

 

Coursework - 25% marks

This will be a visit to the Derwent Valley during the summer term of year 10.

 

Examination

In January of year 11 students will be entered either for the Foundation Level (GCSE grades G to C) or for the Higher Level (GCSE grades D to A*).

Paper I 25% marks – 1½ hours

Paper II 50% marks - 1¾ hours

For further information please contact Mrs Fletcher.