GCSE
Geography
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Introduction to GCSE Geography (AQA)
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1.1 The Challenge of Natural Hazards
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1.1.1 Natural Hazards
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1.1.2 Tectonic Hazards
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1.1.3 Effects of and Responses to Tectonic Hazards
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1.1.4 Reducing the Effects of Tectonic Hazards
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1.1.5 Global Atmospheric Circulation
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1.1.6 Tropical Storms
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1.1.7 Effects of Tropical Storms
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1.1.8 Weather Hazards in the UK
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1.1.9 Extreme Weather Events in the UK
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1.1.10 Climate Change
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1.1.11 Managing Climate Change
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1.1.1 Natural Hazards
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1.2 The Living World
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1.2.1 Ecosystems
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1.2.2 Tropical Rainforests
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1.2.3 Deforestation
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1.2.4 Sustainable Management of Tropical Rainforests
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1.2.5 Hot Deserts
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1.2.6 Development of Hot Desert Environments
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1.2.7 Desertification
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1.2.8 Cold Environments
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1.2.9 Development of Cold Environments
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1.2.10 Economic Development in Cold Environments
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1.2.1 Ecosystems
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1.3 Physical Landscapes in the UK
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1.3.1 UK Physical Landscapes
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1.3.2 Coastal Landscapes
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1.3.3 Coastal Landforms
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1.3.4 Coastal Management
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1.3.5 River Landscapes
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1.3.6 Fluvial Landforms
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1.3.7 River Management
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1.3.8 Glacial Landscapes
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1.3.9 Formation of Glacial Landforms
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1.3.10 Economic Activities and Management Strategies in Glaciated Upland Areas
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1.3.1 UK Physical Landscapes
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2.1 Urban Issues and Challenges
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2.2 The Changing Economic World
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2.3 The Challenge of Resource Management
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2.3.1 Food, Water and Energy
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2.3.2 Changing Demand and Provision of Resources in the UK
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2.3.3 Food: Food Resource Demand
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2.3.4 Food: Increasing Food Supply
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2.3.5 Water: Water Resource Demand
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2.3.6 Water: Increasing Water Supply
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2.3.7 Energy: Energy Resource Demand
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2.3.8 Energy: Increasing Energy Supply
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2.3.1 Food, Water and Energy
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3.1 Issue Evaluation
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3.2 Fieldwork
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4.1 Cartographic Skills
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4.2 Graphical Skills
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4.3 Numerical Skills
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4.4 Statistical Skills
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4.5 Use of Qualitative and Quantitative Data
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4.6 Formulate Enquiry and Argument
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4.7 Literacy
1. Living with the Physical Environment
1.1 The Challenge of Natural Hazards
Natural hazards are extreme natural events that can cause loss of life, damage to property, and disruption to human activities. From powerful earthquakes and volcanic eruptions to tropical storms and severe flooding, these events pose significant challenges for people and places around the world. As global populations grow and more people live in hazard-prone areas, the impacts of natural hazards are becoming increasingly severe.
In this module, we explore the causes, impacts, and responses to a range of tectonic and weather-related hazards. You’ll learn how factors such as wealth, location, and preparedness influence the effects of hazards, and how governments, communities, and individuals respond to disasters. The challenge lies not only in predicting and managing these hazards but also in reducing the risks through planning, education, and technology.
Studying natural hazards helps us understand the dynamic nature of our planet and how human actions can both increase and reduce vulnerability. It also encourages critical thinkingThe ability to effectively analyse and evaluate arguments. about how to build a safer and more resilient future in the face of natural risks.