Summary: This revision guide has been specifically written for students following the OCR GCSE Geography Specification B course. It will help students to revise effectively and prepare successfully for top grades in the exams. The guide covers the core topics of the specification, outlining the important facts and key terms students need to know. Case studies are included where appropriate, and each section concludes with test-yourself review questions and sample exam questions with tips.
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Table of Contents: Theme 1 Rivers and coastsRiversFloodingRiver processesCoastsTheme 2 Population and settlementPopulationMigrationSettlementRetail servicesTheme 3 Natural hazardsPlate tectonicsEarthquakesVolcanoesTropical stormsDroughtTheme 4 Economic developmentDevelopmentAidEmployment structureLocation of economic activityGlobalisationMultinational companies (MNCs)Economic activities and the physical environmentGlobal climate change
About the Author(s): Jane Ferretti and Brian Greasley are both highly experienced teachers and examiners and editors of Wideworld magazine. They have been able to draw on their considerable wealth of classroom and examining experience to select the essential subject content and advise students on revision and exam technique.