GEOGRAPHY Details of exam You will be sitting an examination of one hour. The question paper will have short answers, matching exercises, definitions, filling in the gaps and other similar question types. You will also be tested on your Application of skills and knowledge and you may be asked questions on: Interpreting maps • Using symbols • Using scale • Using grid references (4 and 6 figure) • Drawing a cross section Interpreting graphs or forms of data presentation • Describing trends on graphs • Identifying clustering or patterns of distribution Interpreting geographical information from photographs or sketches • You should be able to describe physical or human geographical features • You should be able to explain why a location might have certain features and how this might affect people living there You will also be tested on your Skills of Analysis • You should be able to compare different locations/ views/ responses/ effects • You should be able to rank and justify the importance of factors in different geographical case studies You will also be tested on your Evaluation skills • You will be able to weigh up the arguments to an issue and give reasons for your decision
Topics to revise You will need to revise the following topics: • The Challenge of Resource Management - Food, Water and Energy with focus on Energy (see the personal checklist) • The Challenge of Natural Hazards (see the personal checklist) • The Challenge of Urban Environments (see the personal checklist) You should have Knowledge Organisers for these 3 topics. They are also on the DLS. Use the padlet QR codes to access all resources and activity sheets Challenge of Natural Hazards
Challenge of Resource Management
Challenge of Urban Areas
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