Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Geography Digital Coursebook (2 Years)

Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Geography Digital Coursebook (2 Years) Author/s: Gary Cambers and Steve Sibley Filled with sources, graphs and case studies, the coursebook requires students to examine a range of information, helping to build their analytical skills. Written by highly experienced authors and Cambridge trainers, this coursebook is updated to support both Cambridge IGCSE and O Level students. It includes clear and practical support, case studies from 25 different countries, fieldwork ideas and a range of interesting content. Also included are support sheets for the topics covered, outline maps and sample exam-style questions. Answers to the activities are in the teacher's resource. Features: 50 up-to-date case studies from 25 countries, including many with Cambridge International centers. A range of attractive content, including over 400 illustrations, helps capture and keep students’ imagination. Each spread of the book amounts to one lesson, making content easy to follow because information is all in one place. Fieldwork ideas for theoretical and practical use. Full coverage of the Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Geography syllabuses. The accompanying CD-ROM contains over 40 support sheets for use with topics in the coursebook, and over 30 sample exam-style questions on geographical themes with marking schemes. Contents: Part A. Geographical Themes: World mapTheme 1. Population and Settlement: 1. World population increase2. Over-population and under-populationCase Study. Over-population–NigeriaCase Study. Under-population–Australia3. Causes of a change in population size4. Population changeCase Study. High rate of natural population growth–NigerCase Study. Population decline–Russia5. Population policies6. Population migration7. The impacts of migrationCase Study. An international migration–Qatar8. Finding out about the populationCase Study. A country with high dependency–Italy9. Factors influencing population densityCase Study. High population density–JapanCase Study. Low population density–Namibia10. Settlement patterns11. Settlement sites, growth and functions12. Settlement hierarchyCase Study. Settlement and service provision in Sardinia13. Urban land use14. Urban problems and solutionsCase Study. An urban area–Atlanta15. Rapid urban growth16. Impacts of urban growthCase Study. Urbanisation in Peru–LimaExam-style questionsGlobal Theme 1. HIV/AIDSTheme 2. The Natural Environment: 17. Types and features of earthquakes and volcanoes18. Plate tectonics19. Causes and effects of earthquakes and volcanoes20. Volcanoes present hazards and opportunities21. Reducing the impactsCase Study: An earthquake–HaitiCase Study. A volcano–Mount Sinabung22. Rivers and drainage basins23. The work of rivers24. River landforms 125. River landforms 226. Rivers–hazards and opportunities27. Managing river floodingCase Study. The Elbe River28. The work of the sea29. Coastal landforms created by erosion30. Coastal landforms created by deposition31. Coral reefs and mangrove swamps32. Hazards and opportunities33. Managing coastal erosionCase Study. An area of coastline–Mauritius34. Collecting weather data 135. Collecting weather data 236. Using weather data37. Using weather and climate data38. The equatorial climate39. Tropical rainforest ecosystems40. Rainforest deforestationCase Study. The tropical rainforest–Ecuador41. Hot desert climates42. Hot desert ecosystemsCase Study. A hot desert–the Sahara and MaliExam-style questionsGlobal Theme 2. Reducing Carbon EmissionsTheme 3. Economic Development: 43. Indicators of development44. Identifying inequalities45. Classifying production46. Employment structure varies47. GlobalisationCase Study. A trans-national corporation–Nokia48. Agricultural systemsCase Study. An arable farm in Lincolnshire49. Food shortagesCase Study. Food shortages in Darfur, Sudan50. Industrial systems51. Industrial locationCase Study. The Pakistan steel complex at Pipri52. The growth of tourism53. The benefits and disadvantages of tourism54. Managing Tourism for sustainabilityCase Study. An area where tourism is important–Dubai, UAE55. Energy use varies56. Nuclear power or renewablesCase Study. Energy supply in Iceland57. Using water58. Managing waterCase Study. Water supply in Lesotho59. Economic activities pose threats60. Managing sustainable development61. Conserving natural resourcesCase Study. Fracking in CaliforniaExam-style questionsGlobal Theme 3. Reduce, reuse, recyclePart B. Geographical Skills: 1. 1:50 000 Monsefu, Peru2. 1:50 000 Harare, Zimbabwe3. 1:25 000 North York Moors, UK4. 1:25 000 Montego Bay, Jamaica5. 1:25 000 Negara, Indonesia6. 1:50 000 Leicester, UKExam-style questionsMap skills checklistPart C. Geographic Enquiry: Fieldwork skills examinations1. Investigating the CBD2. Investigating rivers3. Investigating tourism4. Investigating weatherFieldwork checklistThe alternatives to courseworkExam-style question 1Exam-style question 2Part D. Preparing for Examinations: Geographical themes: Case studiesGeographical skillsAlternative to coursework/Geographical investigationResource.