GCSE Geography for WJEC A Core

Summary:
GCSE Core Geography for WJEC A covers the three core human and three core physical units of this new specification, which offers students a stimulating and motivating course for the twenty-first century. The core content comprises a range of traditional and contemporary themes, inspiring and motivating students to want to learn more. It develops the thinking and enquiring minds needed in our rapidly changing world and prepares students for a more sustainable future.

Key questions are examined throughout, such as:
- What are the causes and evidence for climate change?
- What are the alternate futures?
- Where will people live in the future?
- How are global patterns of development identified?

Each enquiry is explored through the following features:
- 'Geography futures' to encourage students to apply their understanding of current trends and to identify alternate future scenarios and evaluate their sustainability
- examination-style questions and exam tips written by a WJEC examiner, with advice on the cross-unit task
- a range of activities to enable students to develop their geographical skills of enquiry, analysis and interpretation of evidence, decision-making and communication
- case studies of real places at different scales and at different levels of development
- activities that support the use of ICT and GIS in the classroom.

• Endorsed by WJEC
• Content checked and examination tips provided by a WJEC examiner
• Follows the content of the specification exactly
• Engaging writing and up-to-date, relevant content

Table of Contents:
A The Physical World
Theme 1 - Water
What are river processes and what landforms do they create?
How should rivers be managed?
Theme 2 - Climate Change
What are the causes and evidence for climate change?
What are the alternative futures?
Theme 3 - Living in an Active Zone
Why are plate margins hazardous?
How can the risks associated with volcanic and earthquake zones be reduced?
B A Global World
Theme 4 - Changing Populations
Where do people live?
What will happen to the world population?
Theme 5 - Globalisation
What is globalisation?
What are the impacts of globalisation on countries at different levels of development?
Theme 6 - Development
How are global patterns of development identified?
What progress is being made towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals?
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About the Author(s):
Andy Owen is Subject Leader for Geography at Community College, Bishop's Castle, a specialist Humanities College.
Jo Pritchard is a Geography teacher at The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School.
Colin Lancaster is a Geography teacher at Community College, Bishop's Castle.
Jacqui Owen is a postgraduate earth science student at the University of Lancaster.
Dirk Sykes is Senior Principal Examiner for WJEC Specification A.