Gem Geography Basic Facts has been revised and updated to give explanations of key terms and concepts that school and college students will encouter when working for GCSE, Standard Grade or other qualifications at this level. * The extensive revision brings the book in line with the most recent changes in the National Curriculum and examiantion syllabuses and with new initiatives in teaching * Entries have been revised, expanded and updated and the text redesigned * Alphabetical arrangements of entries encourage quick reference and a system of cross-references supports each entry so that it can be put in context * Well over 1.5 million copies of the series sold. It is established as an invaluable tool for reference and for exam revision