Summary: Advanced TopicMasters will enhance student knowledge and understanding of demanding topics in AS/A-level geography.The texts can be read to consolidate understanding as each topic is covered in class, and referred to by students in order to complete essays and other assignments. Analysis of each topic is illustrated in full colour by case studies, photographs, charts, tables and diagrams. The case studies support general discussion and can be used to illustrate assignments and written work in the final examinations. More complex topics and explanations are included in inset boxes, and provide opportunities for more detailed study. Each Advanced Topic Master features a wide range of activities: some aim to test knowledge and understanding; others will help students develop essential skills such as statistical analysis and hypothesis testing; and others will encourage students to research topics further on the internet or in the library, or as the basis for fieldwork investigations and coursework.
Will help students master more complex geographical topics Shows students how to make best use of up-to-date analysis and data Will improve coursework and exam preparation through specially-tailored exercises
Will help students master more complex geographical topics
Shows students how to make best use of up-to-date analysis and data
Will improve coursework and exam preparation through specially-tailored exercises
Table of Contents: Introduction1 The global energy systemThe structure of the atmosphereThe global energy budgetThe North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO)2 Frost, fog and cloudPhase changes and latent heatAtmospheric humidity3 PrecipitationFormation of rainOther forms of precipitationIntensity and duration of precipitation eventsPrecipitation types4 Pressure and windsAtmospheric pressureWinds5 Air massesOrigin and characteristics of air massesClassification of air masses6 Small- and medium-scale weather systemsDust devilsTornadoesThunderstorms7 Large-scale weather systemsDepressionsTropical cyclonesAnticyclones8 Thunderstorms, tornadoes and extreme weather hazardsHazardous weather eventsThunderstorm hazardsHailstorm hazardsTornado hazards9 Depressions and related weather hazardsHeavy rainfall and flood hazardsStorm surge and gale force wind hazardsHeavy snowfall and blizzard hazards10 Tropical cyclone hazardsFlooding and mass movement hazardsGlobal warming, El Niño and hurricane frequency11 Anticyclones and weather hazardsDroughtEl Niño and El Niño weather patternsWildfires in CaliforniaHeatwave in Europe, 2003
About the Author(s): Michael Raw is a Head of Geography, senior examiner and author of numerous publications for A-level geography.
Reviews:
The organisation of the book is logical and clear.
It will stretch and challenge as the more technical first chapters are challenging but accessible.
It is technically well written; the early sections on processes are detailed enough but manage not to be boring.
The examples and case studies of hazards and disasters are very current and up to date which I think is excellent. They are not just ‘the same old case studies’.
