GEOGRAPHY Details of exam You will be sitting an examination of one hour. The question paper will have short answers, matching exercises, definitions, filling in the gaps and other similar question types. You will also be tested on your Application of skills and knowledge and you may be asked questions on: 1.Interpreting maps • Using symbols • Using scale • Using grid references (4 and 6 figure) • Drawing a cross section 2.Interpreting graphs or forms of data presentation • Describing trends on graphs • Identifying clustering or patterns of distribution 3.Interpreting geographical information from photographs or sketches • You should be able to describe physical or human geographical features • You should be able to explain why a location might have certain features and how this might affect people living there You will also be tested on your Skills of Analysis • You should be able to compare different locations/ views/ responses/ effects • You should be able to rank and justify the importance of factors in different geographical case studies You will also be tested on your Evaluation skills • You will be able to weigh up the arguments to an issue and give reasons for your decision
Topics to revise You will need to revise the following topics: • Ecosystems • Tropical Rainforest Biome • Case Study of the Amazon • Population and Migration • Case Study of Rural to Urban Migration in Brazil • Mexican Migration to the USA
Revision tasks to be completed The following list gives you a focus for revision ECOSYSTEMS: Ensure you have revised the meaning and understand the following aspects: Ecosystems, Biome, Biodiversity, Consumer, Carnivore, Decomposer, Herbivore, Omnivore, Biotic, Abiotic, Food chain, Food web, Nutrient cycle, Photosynthesis, Producer, Deciduous Woodlands, Light levels, Moisture levels, Canopy Case Study: The Amazon Ensure you have revised the meaning and understand the following aspects: Location, Adaptations, Emergents, Canopy, Undercanopy, Shrub layer, Forest floor, Drip tips, Epiphytes, Climate, Lianas, Branchless trunks, Animal life, Insect life, Soil In addition you need to know about: • Adaptations of plants, animals and people • How the tropical Rainforest tribes use the rainforest • What are the causes and effects of deforestation 14
