Description
Tutor:
Michail Thunert
1) IGCSE Geography: Aims
The aims are to:
- an understanding of location on a local, regional and global scale
- an awareness of the characteristics, distribution and processes affecting contrasting physical and human environments
- an understanding of the ways in which people interact with each other and with their environment
- an awareness of the contrasting opportunities and constraints presented by different environments
- an appreciation of and concern for the environment
- an appreciation of the earth including its people, places, landscapes, natural processes and phenomena.
2) Syllabus Outline:
All candidates study all three themes:
Theme 1) Population and settlement
Population dynamics
Migration
Population structure
Population density and distribution
Settlements and service provision
Urban settlements
Urbanisation
Theme 2) The natural environment
Earthquakes and volcanoes
Rivers
Coasts
Weather
Climate and natural vegetation
Theme 3) Economic development
Development
Food production
Industry
Tourism
Energy
Water
Environmental risks of economic development
3) Assessment Outline:
All candidates take:
- Paper 1: Geographical Themes – one question from each section (105 minutes)
- Paper 2: Geographical Skills (60 minutes)
- Paper 3 or Paper 4: Coursework or Alternative to Coursework (90 minutes)
For more information check out the: IGCSE Geography Guide
Image source: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/27/sunday-review/colorado-river-drying-up.html
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