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Living with the physical environment – The challenge of natural hazards1.1 Natural hazards0/01.1.1 Definition of a natural hazard1.1.2 Types of natural hazards1.1.3 Factors affecting hazard risk1.2 Tectonic hazards0/01.2.1 Plate tectonics theory1.2.2 Global distribution of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions1.2.3 Physical processes at plate margins1.2.4 Effects and responses to tectonic hazards1.2.5 Management strategies for tectonic hazards1.3 Weather hazards0/01.3.1 Global atmospheric circulation1.3.2 Tropical storms formation1.3.3 Features and structure of tropical storms1.3.4 Impact of climate change on tropical storms1.3.5 Effects and responses to tropical storms1.3.6 Weather hazards in the UK1.3.7 Climate change and extreme weather in the UK1.4 Climate change0/01.4.1 Evidence of climate change1.4.2 Causes of climate change1.4.3 Effects of climate change1.4.4 Managing Climate Change: Mitigation1.4.5 Managing Climate Change: Adaptation2. Living with the physical environment – The Living WorldPremium2.1 Ecosystems0/02.1.1 Scale and Interactions in Ecosystems2.1.2 Example of a Small-Scale UK Ecosystem2.1.3 Large Scale Natural Global Ecosystems2.2 Tropical rainforests0/02.2.1 Characteristics of tropical rainforests2.2.2 Adaptations in the rainforest2.2.3 Biodiversity and deforestation2.2.4 Case study on deforestation2.2.5 Sustainable management of rainforests2.3 Hot deserts0/02.3.1 Characteristics of hot deserts2.3.2 Development opportunities and challenges2.3.3 Case study of a hot desert2.3.4 Desertification risks and causes2.3.5 Strategies to reduce desertification2.4 Cold environments0/02.4.1 Characteristics of Cold Environments2.4.2 Development opportunities and challenges2.4.3 Case study of a cold environment2.4.4 Environmental risks and conservation value2.4.5 Conservation strategies2. 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Living with the physical environment – Physical landscapes in the UKPremium3.1 UK physical landscapes0/03.1.1 Overview of UK landscapes3.1.2 Major river systems in the UK3.2 Coastal landscapes in the UK0/03.2.1 Physical processes shaping the coast3.2.2 Coastal landforms and geological influence3.2.3 Case study of UK coastline3.2.4 Management strategies for coastal protection3.2.5 Example of coastal management in the UK3.3 River landscapes in the UK0/03.3.1 River profiles and processes3.3.2 Fluvial landforms from erosion3.3.3 Landforms from erosion and deposition3.3.4 Landforms from deposition3.3.5 Case study of a UK river valley3.3.6 Management strategies for flooding3.3.7 Example of flood management in the UK3.4 Glacial landscapes in the UK0/03.4.1 Glacial influence on UK landscapes3.4.2 Glacial erosion landforms3.4.3 Glacial deposition landforms3.4.4 Case study of a UK glaciated upland3.4.5 Economic activities and land use conflicts3.4.6 Management of tourism impacts3. Living with the physical environment – Physical landscapes in the UKPremium3.1 UK physical landscapes0/03.1.1 Overview of UK landscapes3.1.2 Major river systems in the UK3.2 Coastal landscapes in the UK0/03.2.1 Physical processes shaping the coast3.2.2 Coastal landforms and geological influence3.2.3 Case study of UK coastline3.2.4 Management strategies for coastal protection3.2.5 Example of coastal management in the UK3.3 River landscapes in the UK0/03.3.1 River profiles and processes3.3.2 Fluvial landforms from erosion3.3.3 Landforms from erosion and deposition3.3.4 Landforms from deposition3.3.5 Case study of a UK river valley3.3.6 Management strategies for flooding3.3.7 Example of flood management in the UK3.4 Glacial landscapes in the UK0/03.4.1 Glacial influence on UK landscapes3.4.2 Glacial erosion landforms3.4.3 Glacial deposition landforms3.4.4 Case study of a UK glaciated upland3.4.5 Economic activities and land use conflicts3.4.6 Management of tourism impacts4. Challenges in the human environmentPremium4.1 Urban issues and challenges0/04.1.1 Global urban trends4.1.2 Urban growth in LICs and NEEs4.1.3 Urban planning for the urban poor4.1.4 Urban change in UK cities4.1.5 Urban regeneration in the UK4.1.6 Sustainable urban living4.2 The changing economic world0/04.2.1 Global economic development4.2.2 Demographic Transition Model4.2.3 Causes and consequences of uneven development4.2.4 Strategies to reduce the development gap4.2.5 Case study of economic development in an LIC or NEE4.2.6 Economic changes in the UK4.2.7 UK in the wider world4.3 The challenge of resource management0/04.3.1 Resource management overview4.3.2 Demand and provision of resources in the UK4.3.3 Food security and strategies4.3.4 Water security and strategies4.3.5 Energy security and strategies4. 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Geographical applicationsPremium5.1 Issue evaluation0/05.1.1 Understanding the issue evaluation section5.1.2 Preparation and resources5.1.3 Assessment Format and Expectations5.1.4 Skills and analysis5.1.5 Critical perspective and stakeholder views5.1.6 Making reasoned judgments5.2 Fieldwork0/05.2.1 Introduction to Fieldwork5.2.2 Planning and Designing Fieldwork5.2.3 Data Collection5.2.4 Data Processing and Presentation5.2.5 Data Analysis5.2.6 Drawing Conclusions5.2.7 Evaluating the Enquiry5. Geographical applicationsPremium5.1 Issue evaluation0/05.1.1 Understanding the issue evaluation section5.1.2 Preparation and resources5.1.3 Assessment Format and Expectations5.1.4 Skills and analysis5.1.5 Critical perspective and stakeholder views5.1.6 Making reasoned judgments5.2 Fieldwork0/05.2.1 Introduction to Fieldwork5.2.2 Planning and Designing Fieldwork5.2.3 Data Collection5.2.4 Data Processing and Presentation5.2.5 Data Analysis5.2.6 Drawing Conclusions5.2.7 Evaluating the Enquiry6. Geographical skillsPremium6.1 Cartographic skills0/06.1.1 Using Atlas Maps6.1.2 Understanding Ordnance Survey Maps6.1.3 Interpreting Maps with Photographs6.1.4 Cartographic Techniques for Thematic Mapping6.1.5 Analyzing Physical and Human Interactions on Maps6.2 Graphical skills0/06.2.1 Selecting and Constructing Graphs6.2.2 Completing and Interpreting Graphical Representations6.2.3 Map Skills and Isoline Maps6.2.4 Interpreting Maps and Graphs6.3 Numerical skills0/06.3.1 Understanding Numbers, Area, and Scales6.3.2 Designing Data Collection Sheets and Data Accuracy6.3.3 Using Proportion, Ratio, Magnitude, and Frequency6.3.4 Drawing Conclusions from Numerical Data6.4 Statistical skills0/06.4.1 Measures of Central Tendency and Spread6.4.2 Percentage Calculations and Percentiles6.4.3 Analyzing Bivariate Data6.4.4 Critical Evaluation of Statistical Data6.5 Use of qualitative and quantitative data0/06.5.1 Understanding Data Types6.5.2 Primary and Secondary Data Sources6.5.3 Data Presentation Techniques6.5.4 Geo-spatial Data in GIS6.5.5 Analyzing Satellite Imagery and Fieldwork Data6.5.6 Integrating Digital, Visual, and Graphical Sources6.5.7 Evaluating Numerical and Statistical Information6.6 Formulate enquiry and argument0/06.6.1 Identifying Questions and Enquiry Sequences6.6.2 Writing Skills in Geography6.6.3 Communication of Ideas6.6.4 Developing an Extended Written Argument6.6.5 Drawing Conclusions6.7 Literacy0/06.7.1 Importance of Literacy in Geography6.7.2 Writing for Different Audiences6.7.3 Effective Communication Techniques6.7.4 Structuring Geographical Arguments6.7.5 Revising and Editing Geographic Writing6. Geographical skillsPremium6.1 Cartographic skills0/06.1.1 Using Atlas Maps6.1.2 Understanding Ordnance Survey Maps6.1.3 Interpreting Maps with Photographs6.1.4 Cartographic Techniques for Thematic Mapping6.1.5 Analyzing Physical and Human Interactions on Maps6.2 Graphical skills0/06.2.1 Selecting and Constructing Graphs6.2.2 Completing and Interpreting Graphical Representations6.2.3 Map Skills and Isoline Maps6.2.4 Interpreting Maps and Graphs6.3 Numerical skills0/06.3.1 Understanding Numbers, Area, and Scales6.3.2 Designing Data Collection Sheets and Data Accuracy6.3.3 Using Proportion, Ratio, Magnitude, and Frequency6.3.4 Drawing Conclusions from Numerical Data6.4 Statistical skills0/06.4.1 Measures of Central Tendency and Spread6.4.2 Percentage Calculations and Percentiles6.4.3 Analyzing Bivariate Data6.4.4 Critical Evaluation of Statistical Data6.5 Use of qualitative and quantitative data0/06.5.1 Understanding Data Types6.5.2 Primary and Secondary Data Sources6.5.3 Data Presentation Techniques6.5.4 Geo-spatial Data in GIS6.5.5 Analyzing Satellite Imagery and Fieldwork Data6.5.6 Integrating Digital, Visual, and Graphical Sources6.5.7 Evaluating Numerical and Statistical Information6.6 Formulate enquiry and argument0/06.6.1 Identifying Questions and Enquiry Sequences6.6.2 Writing Skills in Geography6.6.3 Communication of Ideas6.6.4 Developing an Extended Written Argument6.6.5 Drawing Conclusions6.7 Literacy0/06.7.1 Importance of Literacy in Geography6.7.2 Writing for Different Audiences6.7.3 Effective Communication Techniques6.7.4 Structuring Geographical Arguments6.7.5 Revising and Editing Geographic Writing
