Geography GCSE AQA

Human and Physical Geography

By: Elizabeth Paice

Narrated by: Elizabeth Paice

Geography GCSE AQA (8035) specification audiobook is essential listening for students, teachers and examiners as it contains chapters on all the topics covered in the GCSE specification. The physical geography section covers the challenge of natural hazards including tectonic and extreme weather events. The physical and human causes and effects of climate change are discussed and exemplified. The living world and ecosystems including hot deserts, cold environments and tropical rainforests are examined. The physical geography of the UK is covered in depth, with examples drawn from across the country.

With detailed case studies, the key coastal, river and glacial processes and landforms are described and explained. The strategies used to manage these dynamic environments are outlined and evaluated. The human geography section looks at the key urban issues and challenges arising as a result of global urbanisation and urban growth. There are two major case studies – one of Lagos and the other of Newcastle – to illustrate the opportunities and challenges facing towns and cities. In addition, ways of achieving sustainable urban living are covered.

The changing economic world chapter outlines the methods of classifying countries according to their economic development and quality of life. Ways of narrowing the development gap are suggested with examples of good practice drawn from across the world. There are two detailed case studies of countries at different levels of development – Nigeria and the UK. The way in which geography affects both economics and politics in the UK is touched upon.

As global events continue to shape the world, the challenge of resource management is coming to the forefront of debate. Systems for providing resources such as water, energy and food sustainably are discussed and evaluated. The key geographical concepts and processes described in detail, but the impacts of physical and human processes and activities on the environment are examined.

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