Description
Book SynopsisA new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the AQA 2016 GCSE Geography qualification Written for the AQA GCSE Geography specification for first teaching from 2016, this print Student Book fully covers the new AQA GCSE Geography qualification. This full-colour book includes differentiated activities providing support for weaker students and stretch for more able students. Test your progress pages provide regular assessment practice and opportunities for students to check their progress, and a dedicated section on skills development helps to reinforce understanding. This Student Book also includes specially written decision-making exercises, guidance on carrying out fieldwork plus activities to help develop fieldwork skills, and a range of up-to-date UK and international case studies.
Table of ContentsSection 1. The Challenge of Natural Hazards: 1. Tectonic hazards; 2. Weather hazards - tropical storms; 3. Weather hazards - extreme weather in the UK; 4. Climate change; Section 2. The Living World: 5. Tropical rainforests; 6. Hot deserts; 7. Cold environments; Section 3. Physical Landscapes in the UK: 8. Coastal landscapes in the UK; 9. River landscapes in the UK; 10. Glacial landscapes in the UK; Section 4. Urban Issues and Challenges: 11. Changing urban areas; Section 5. The changing economic world: 12. The development gap; 13. Economic futures in the UK; Section 6. The Challenge of Resource Management: 14. Demand on resources in the UK; 15. Food resources; 16. Water resources; 17. Energy resources; Section 7. Fieldwork and Skills: 18. Fieldwork; 19. Skills practice; 20. How to succeed in the exams; Glossary.
