Geography

Course summary

You should study Geography at A-level if you have an interest in the world you live in. At this level, it is based on understanding the physical and human environments found on Earth and exploring the way in which people have an impact on, and are affected by, processes operating on our planet. This specification covers a range of topics from tectonic processes and hazards to governance and sovereignty. You will be able to discuss and come to conclusions about various questions such as: o Are we living in a more hazardous world? o Why are some locations more at risk than others? o Why are coastal landscapes different and how does this impact people? o What is globalisation and why is it accelerating? o How do individuals and governments respond to the challenges of development? o Why are there so many variations of development in the UK?