Up-to-date and original case studies have been included to bring a fresh view to local, regional and global issues, whilst maintaining a high level of student interest and involvement. Inclusion of decision-making exam questions encourages students to acquire the skills they need to gain successful grades in their GCSE exams. An innovative 'what you need to succeed' section is included to develop students' techniques including ICT, map skills, presenting data and note taking. Provides an ideal stepping stone to the study of the Edexcel B As and A level.

 

There are 288 pages in this book. This book was published 2001 by Oxford University Press .

This book has the following chapters: Part 1 Planning for population change: how many people? the world's rising population; people on the move. Part 2 Providing for future settlements: growth of the mega-city; improving quality of life; urban-rural interaction. Part 3 Changing employment patterns: changing employment structures; primary industry - farming; secondary industry - car making; tertiary industry - tourism; employment and development. Part 4 Using and abusing the environment: resources; water supply and management; pressures on the environment. Part 5 What you need to succeed: why are issues important in geography?; using and interpreting photographs; using and drawing maps; drawing and interpreting graphs; using ICT; undertaking a coursework enquiry for GCSE; taking notes and researching; revision and exam preparation. Part 6 Coping with hazards: what is a hazard?; earthquakes; floods; fire. Part 7 Changing environments: coastline management; weather and climate; environmental issues. Part 8 Towards a sustainable future: what is sustainable development?; managing the desert environment; the cleaned-up Thames; managing fragile environments; managing the coastline; towards sustainable cities; towards sustainable industry; reducing world poverty.