ISBN: 9780199152414

Published:

Availability: 58

Paperback

AU$36.95

NZ$37.99

purchase now


Related Titles

Geography for the IB Diploma

Garrett Nagle, Briony Cooke


Advanced Geography gives a thorough and detailed treatment of topics through a variety of features: The text is presented in short manageable sections to help students access information easily . Surgeries' explain difficult theories and concepts and seminars' examine key issues and controversies.  Geographical skills and case studies, both vital for exam success, are prominent throughout. Important words and terms are explained, over 800 illustrations aid understanding, and 1000 questions reflect examination demands.
1. Part 1: Core theme - patterns and changePopulations in transition 2. Disparities in wealth and development 3. Patterns in environmental quality and sustainability 4. Patterns in resource consumption 5. Part 2: Optional themesFreshwater - issues and conflicts 6. Oceans and their coastal margins 7. Extreme environments 8. Hazards and disasters - risk assessment and response 9. Leisure, sport and tourism 10. The geography of food and health 11. Urban environments Exam questions on paper 2 12. Part 3: Higher level extension - global interactionsMeasuring global interactions 13. Changing space- the shrinkimg world 14. Economic interaction 15. Environmental change 16. Sociocultural exchanges 17. Political outcomes 18. Global interactions at the local level Exam questions on paper 3 Essay-writing guidelines External markbands Markschemes for the exam questions Internal assessment: advice to students and teachers Index
`offers a complete course without having recourse to teacher or other texts. It interests and stimulates ... Nagle achieves a fine balance between the physical and human aspects of geography, with clear diagrams and relevant photographs. Case studies are meaningful and up-to-date.' Avril Cooper, Geographical Association, April 2001 |d 16/08/2001