Climate Change

A movie to highlight some of the possible impacts of climate change.

Physical Systems Revision Lessons

The revision lessons in class will be as follows: -

Wed 26th - Holderness Coast
Thu 27th - Climate Change
Thu 27th - Exam Question, Case study will focus on Physical Landscapes

Wed 2nd - Ecosystems
Thu 3rd - Climate of UK and Japan
Thu 3rd - Exam Question. The case study question will focus on climate.

Other work will need to be covered as part of your ongoing revision.

If you have any specific requests, let me know and I will fit them in. Otherwise Session 4 is available Tuesdays and Wednesdays as long as you tell me you are turning up (so I can prepare work for you).

Holderness Coast

Some Useful websites about the Holderness Coast

BBC Bitesize
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/coastal/coastalmanagementrev4.shtml

Geography - Learn on the Internet
http://www.geography.learnontheinternet.co.uk/topics/holdernesscoast.html

Physical Systems Case Studies

Here is a list of case studies that you should know for Physical Systems. The numbers refer to the pages in the text book where these case studies can be found, but remember the information that can explain these case studies are on other pages as well.

Physical Landscape

• Beachy Head (p8)
• Limestone Scenery of Ingleborough (p11)
• Holderness Coast(p32/33)

Climate

• British Isles (p43)
• Contrasting Climates (p48)
• Japan (p52/53)
• Climate Change (p54-61)

Ecosystems

• Brazilian Rainforest (p62/63)

Population Homework 5

China - A growing population



1) What is the 'One Child Policy' in China?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/population/manpopchangerev3.shtml



2) Watch the video clip below.






3) Why did China introduce this policy?


4) Draw a table and list at least 3 pro and at least 3 cons for this policy.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7000931.stm


5) Should China continue this policy?

Once you have answered thes questions consider this, there are worse methods!!

Population Homework 4

Case Study - Migration: Mexico to USA

Answer all questions in your books.

1) Write a definition of 'Migration'

2) Watch the video clip below. Every year thousands of people migrate to the USA. As you watch the clip list 5 reasons why people might move to America. (These are called Pull factors). Add any that you can think of, even if they are not in the clip.

This video can be found http://www.geographyatthemovies.co.uk/

B) Look at the pictures below. Write a list of reasons why people might move away from Mexico. (These are called 'Push' factors).

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3) Use the website below. Why are people migrating from Mexcio to the USA?

http://www.sln.org.uk/geography/schools/blythebridge/GCSECSMigrationMexicoUSA.htm

4) Should Mexicans be allowed to Migrate to the USA? Explain your answer fully.

Population Homework 3

Migration Case Study - Mexico to USA

1) Watch the video clip below. In your books write down the 14 facts that you are given.

2) The song during the video implies that stopping this migration would cause problems for the USA. Why does it say this?

This video can be found at http://www.geographyatthemovies.co.uk/

Lesson Wednesday 5th March

Population in an LEDC - Case Study Brazil

Must

1) Describe the population pyramid for Brazil in 2002.

2) Complete the worksheet using pages 170-171 in the text book.

Should

3) Describe the population distribution of Brazil

4) Explain why Brazils population distribution is changing.

Could

5) Explain why most people live in the South East of Brazil.

Homework - Complete Population Homework number 3 from the Blog.