Higher Geography

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All topics in Higher Geography 1. Physical 2. Human 3. Global Issues 4. Application of Skills For each lesson, for example - corrie, arete and pyramidal peak formation, there will be a podcast.

Episodes

  1. 11/01/2020

    Lithosphere - Glaciation - Corrie, Arete and Pyramidal Peak

    3 erosion processes are explained: Freeze thaw action/frost shattering Plucking  Abrasion Formation of a Corrie You may have to draw a diagram (possibly a before, during and after) Provide an example - Red Tarn, Lake District. Bergschrund and could mention the compressive and extensive flow. Formation of an Arete Be able to describe an arete - when two corries back into one another, the knife edged ridge in between is the arete. A corrie is formed when snow accumulates in north facing hollows... Striding Edge, Lake District Formation of a Pyramidal Peak Be able to describe a pyramidal peak - when three or more corries back into one another, the peak at the top is the pyramidal peak. A corrie is formed when snow accumulates in north facing hollows...  Helvellyn, Lake District

    9 min

  2. 10/31/2020

    Higher Geography - Paper 2 - Global issues and Application of Skills

    Paper 2 - 1hr 10 mins Global      issues (40 marks) 4 options to select from, in most cases your geography teacher will select two areas you will study from the following: 1. River Basin Management, Global Climate Change, Development and Health and Energy. Application      of Skills (20 marks) 1. Usually two questions a) and b) worth 10 marks each. Using map evidence to explain and give impacts of a chosen site.

    3 min

  3. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Higher Geography - Paper 1 - Physical and Human Environments

    Paper 1 (1hr and 50 mins) - 100 marks Physical      - 50 marks 1. Lithosphere - Coasts and Glaciation 2. Hydrosphere - Rivers and their features, Hydrological Cycle and Hydrographs 3. Atmosphere - Global Heat Budget, Energy receipt, Atmospheric Circulation, Oceanic Circulation and ITCZ. 4. ITCZ - Intertropical Convergence Zone Human      - 50 marks 1. Population - Census collection and problems collecting data, Indicators of development, migration - voluntary and involuntary. 2. Urban Land Use change and management - Developed and Developing country - Glasgow and Kibera (Kenya) transport and housing problems and changes. Your school may choose different case studies. 3. Rural Land Use conflicts - Dorset Coast (could be different at your school). Scottish Higher Geography Overview.

    5 min

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All topics in Higher Geography 1. Physical 2. Human 3. Global Issues 4. Application of Skills For each lesson, for example - corrie, arete and pyramidal peak formation, there will be a podcast.

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  • Creator
    Miss Mcilfatrick
  • Episodes
    3
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    Higher Geography