cambridge igcse(tm) and o level geography coursebook

ISBN-13: 9781108339186 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 304 str.

Steve Sibley

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Cambridge IGCSE Geography has been written specifically for the Cambridge syllabus. Written by highly experienced authors and Cambridge trainers, Cambridge IGCSE Geography supports the teacher in the delivery of the syllabus and offers guidance for the examination. The Coursebook includes clear, practical support for students, case studies, fieldwork ideas and a diverse range of stimulus material. The accompanying CD-ROM features support sheets for the topics covered, outline maps and sample exam-style questions. Answers to the coursebook activities can be found on the teacher resource CD-ROM.

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Part A. Geographical Themes: World map; Theme 1. Population and Settlement: 1. World population increase; 2. Over-population and under-population; Case Study. Over-population–Nigeria; Case Study. Under-population–Australia; 3. Causes of a change in population size; 4. Population change; Case Study. High rate of natural population growth–Niger; Case Study. Population decline–Russia; 5. Population policies; 6. Population migration; 7. The impacts of migration; Case Study. An international migration–Qatar; 8. Finding out about the population; Case Study. A country with high dependency–Italy; 9. Factors influencing population density; Case Study. High population density–Japan; Case Study. Low population density–Namibia; 10. Settlement patterns; 11. Settlement sites, growth and functions; 12. Settlement hierarchy; Case Study. Settlement and service provision in Sardinia; 13. Urban land use; 14. Urban problems and solutions; Case Study. An urban area–Atlanta; 15. Rapid urban growth; 16. Impacts of urban growth; Case Study. Urbanisation in Peru–Lima; Exam-style questions; Global Theme 1. HIV/AIDS; Theme 2. The Natural Environment: 17. Types and features of earthquakes and volcanoes; 18. Plate tectonics; 19. Causes and effects of earthquakes and volcanoes; 20. Volcanoes present hazards and opportunities; 21. Reducing the impacts; Case Study: An earthquake–Haiti; Case Study. A volcano–Mount Sinabung; 22. Rivers and drainage basins; 23. The work of rivers; 24. River landforms 1; 25. River landforms 2; 26. Rivers–hazards and opportunities; 27. Managing river flooding; Case Study. The Elbe River; 28. The work of the sea; 29. Coastal landforms created by erosion; 30. Coastal landforms created by deposition; 31. Coral reefs and mangrove swamps; 32. Hazards and opportunities; 33. Managing coastal erosion; Case Study. An area of coastline–Mauritius; 34. Collecting weather data 1; 35. Collecting weather data 2; 36. Using weather data; 37. Using weather and climate data; 38. The equatorial climate; 39. Tropical rainforest ecosystems; 40. Rainforest deforestation; Case Study. The tropical rainforest–Ecuador; 41. Hot desert climates; 42. Hot desert ecosystems; Case Study. A hot desert–the Sahara and Mali; Exam-style questions; Global Theme 2. Reducing Carbon Emissions; Theme 3. Economic Development: 43. Indicators of development; 44. Identifying inequalities; 45. Classifying production; 46. Employment structure varies; 47. Globalisation; Case Study. A trans-national corporation–Nokia; 48. Agricultural systems; Case Study. An arable farm in Lincolnshire; 49. Food shortages; Case Study. Food shortages in Darfur, Sudan; 50. Industrial systems; 51. Industrial location; Case Study. The Pakistan steel complex at Pipri; 52. The growth of tourism; 53. The benefits and disadvantages of tourism; 54. Managing Tourism for sustainability; Case Study. An area where tourism is important–Dubai, UAE; 55. Energy use varies; 56. Nuclear power or renewables; Case Study. Energy supply in Iceland; 57. Using water; 58. Managing water; Case Study. Water supply in Lesotho; 59. Economic activities pose threats; 60. Managing sustainable development; 61. Conserving natural resources; Case Study. Fracking in California; Exam-style questions; Global Theme 3. Reduce, reuse, recycle; Part B. Geographical Skills: 1. 1:50 000 Monsefu, Peru; 2. 1:50 000 Harare, Zimbabwe; 3. 1:25 000 North York Moors, UK; 4. 1:25 000 Montego Bay, Jamaica; 5. 1:25 000 Negara, Indonesia; 6. 1:50 000 Leicester, UK; Exam-style questions; Map skills checklist; Part C. Geographic Enquiry: Fieldwork skills examinations; 1. Investigating the CBD; 2. Investigating rivers; 3. Investigating tourism; 4. Investigating weather; Fieldwork checklist; The alternatives to coursework; Exam-style question 1; Exam-style question 2; Part D. Preparing for Examinations: Geographical themes: Case studies; Geographical skills; Alternative to coursework/Geographical investigation; Resource