Name: Geography for Common Entrance 13+ Revision Guide (for the June 2022 exams) von Belinda Froud-Yannic
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Geography for Common Entrance 13+ Revision Guide (for the June 2022 exams) Zusammenfassung

Geography for Common Entrance 13+ Revision Guide (for the June 2022 exams) Belinda Froud-Yannic

Please note, this resource is suitable for the exams up to June 2022. New revision resources will be available from Spring 2022 for the exams from November 2022.

Exam Board: ISEB
Level: 13+
Subject: Geography
First Exam: Autumn 2015

This book provides ideal preparation for Geography Common Entrance and other entrance examinations at 13+.

Geography for Common Entrance 13+ Revision Guide reflects the style and content of the new ISEB Common Entrance syllabus and provides essential support and guidance for thorough exam preparation.

- Suitable for all ISEB 13+ Geography exams taken from Autumn 2015 onwards
- Endorsed by ISEB
- Consolidates all key information required for Common Entrance
- Features well-annotated illustration to help convey points
- Includes tips, advice and exam-style questions for focused revision
- Helps pupils perfect their exam technique and identify any areas requiring further study

Also available from Galore Park www.galorepark.co.uk
- Geography for Common Entrance 13+ Exam Practice Questions
- Geography for Common Entrance 13+ Exam Practice Answers

Über Belinda Froud-Yannic

Belinda Froud-Yannic has been head of Geography at Thomas's School, Clapham since 2001.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1: Earthquakes and volcanoes
- 1.1: The Earth's structure, tectonic plates and plate boundaries
- 1.2: Types of volcano
- 1.3: Immediate effects of a volcanic eruption
- 1.4: Preparing for and reacting to a volcanic eruption
- 1.5: Why people live near volcanoes
- 1.6: Causes and effects of earthquakes
- 1.7: Preparing for earthquakes
- 1.8: Factors determining the severity of damage
- 1.9: Comparing an earthquake or volcano in a developing country with one in a developed country
- 1.10: Case study - Soufriere Hills volcano, Montserrat, 1995 to present
- 1.11: Case study - Mount Etna volcano, Sicily, 2013
- 1.12: Case study - Eyjafjallajoekull volcano, Iceland, 2010
- 1.13: Case study - L'Aquila earthquake, Italy, 2009
- 1.14: Case study - Haiti earthquake, 2010
- 1.15: Case study - North East Japan earthquake and tsunami, 2011
Chapter 2: Weather and climate
- 2.1: The water cycle (hydrological cycle)
- 2.2: Rainfall types
- 2.3: Factors affecting temperature
- 2.4: A humid temperate climate (Britain)
- 2.5: A humid tropical climate
- 2.6: Microclimates
Chapter 3: Rivers and coasts
- 3.1: Rock types
- 3.2: Types of weathering
- 3.3: Features of the river basin
- 3.4: River processes
- 3.5: Features of the upper course
- 3.6: Features of the lower course
- 3.7: Coastal erosion
- 3.8: Coastal transportation
- 3.9: Coastal deposition
- 3.10: Causes of flooding - river and coastal
- 3.11: Effects of floods
- 3.12: Flood control and prevention
- 3.13: Case study - Boscastle floods, 2004
- 3.14: Case study - Flooding in Bangladesh, 2012
- 3.15: Case study - Hurricane Katrina (coastal flooding), 2005
- 3.16: Case study - Flooding in Tewksbury, 2007
Chapter 4: Population and settlement
- 4.1: Population statistics, terminology and factors that affect density
- 4.2: Causes of the UK's increase in population since 1945
- 4.3: Functions of a settlement
- 4.4: Reasons for the site or situation of a settlement
- 4.5: Settlement hierarchy
- 4.6: Settlement patterns
- 4.7: Reasons why some settlements grow and others do not
- 4.8: Case study - Environmentally sensitive planning: East Village in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Chapter 5: Transport and industry
- 5.1: Advantages and disadvantages of different modes of transport
- 5.2: Value of transport routes
- 5.3: Case study - High Speed 2
- 5.4: Case study - Heathrow third runway
- 5.5: Employment structure
- 5.6: Location of an industry
- 5.7: How economic activities can affect the environment
- 5.8: Sustainable economic development
- 5.9: Globalisation
- 5.10: Case study - Nike: a multinational company
Chapter 6: Ordnance Survey mapwork
- 6.1: Direction
- 6.2: Grid references
- 6.3: Distance
- 6.4: Area
- 6.5: Height and relief
- 6.6: Cross-sections
Chapter 7: Fieldwork
- 7.1: Fieldwork investigation
- 7.2: Fieldwork tips
- 7.3: Marking of fieldwork

Zusätzliche Informationen

Sku

GOR007539276

ISBN 13

9781471827303

ISBN 10

1471827305

Titel

Geography for Common Entrance 13+ Revision Guide (for the June 2022 exams) Belinda Froud-Yannic

Autor

Belinda Froud-Yannic

Zustand

Gebraucht - Sehr Gut

Bindung

Broschiert

Verlag

Hodder Education

Datum

20140926

Anzahl der Seiten

128

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