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:

Interpreting maps

• Using symbols, scale, grid references, etc…

Interpreting graphs or forms of data presentation

• Describing trends on graphs • Identifying clustering or patterns of distribution

Interpreting geographical information from photographs or sketches

• You should be able to describe physical or human geographical features

You will also 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:

Development

• Development indicators (e.g. Birth Rate, GDP per capita, Infant Mortality Rate, HDI), the Brandt Line, Terms for countries at different stages of development (LICs, MICs, HICs, NEE, NICs, RICs)

China

• The physical geography of China (you will need to know where the Taklimakan desert, Gobi desert, plateau of

Tibet, Himalayas, River Yangtze, Yellow River, Dongbei Plain are located) • The major cities of China (you will need to know where Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Chongqing are located) • The distribution and density of population in China • Population Growth and the One Child Policy • Rural to urban migration in China • Cities in China • Environmental Issues in China

Globalisation

• Definitions of globalisation and TNC, a case study of a TNC (Nike), sweatshops

Revision tasks to be completed

The first place to look is your exercise book as the exam will only cover what you have been taught. However, you may like to look at some additional resources to give variety to your revision.

Development:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zvwtsbk Try a Kahoot quiz: https://create.kahoot.it/#quiz/6ece519c-f8c4-4977-9ca6-c000d504b93f Gapminder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVimVzgtD6w

China:

The Physical Geography of China: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6IrkUvJxio The geography of China: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWZKaEM0WVQ Rural- urban migration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTZd9gt-b04 One Child Policy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOnEdIQAjfo One Child Policy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRBT70_RIWM Try a Kahoot quiz: https://create.kahoot.it/#quiz/d683f1bf-138b-49b6-a81b-7bca3018ca97

Globalisation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ0nFD19eT8 Nike: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_nD4teAGFg Kahoot Quiz: https://create.kahoot.it/#quiz/62afa341-abb1-4ae8-ba02-bcbc114ae26e https://create.kahoot.it/#quiz/8018f63d-d909-49aa-a38c-cfb94b945021

Other tips

• Use flashcards to learn key geography terms. Geography has quite a lot of special terminology that it is important to get clear in your head. A good way to learn and remember terms and words is by using flashcards. Write one term onto a small piece of card or paper, with the definition and brief explanation written on the other side. Once you have the cards then pick one at random and try to remember what it means, checking the back if you can’t. Once you have done this a few times you will find you can remember a lot more than before. • Try an online practice test. You can test some of your knowledge about geography and maps on certain websites.(some have been listed above) • Apply effective studying methods. If some of the techniques are working for you better than others, then you might want to focus more time on those ones. By finding the ones that work best for you, you can make studying an easier time. • Take breaks. Be sure to take a five minute break every twenty minutes so that you don't exhaust yourself. In these short breaks stand up and move around a bit to release some tension and get your blood moving around more. Don’t take really long breaks, you could lose your flow and find it harder to get back to work. • Test each other’s knowledge. One of the big advantages of studying a group is that you can test each other and see where you have gaps. You can do this by using the flashcards you prepared.  • Ask someone to test you. By reviewing what you have studied with another person, you will be able to see how much you know. • Review your notes and flashcards. Go over the information that you have studied, highlighting facts that you know as you go.