Summary: OCR A2 Geography has been written specifically to meet the needs of A2 students following the OCR specification. It provides thorough coverage of both units -- Global Issues and Geographical Skills -- and matches the structure of the course precisely. Guidance on exam technique and sample exam-style questions, together with detailed mark schemes and examiner commentaries, are available online.OCR A2 Geography takes as its framework the themes that dominate geography in the early twenty-first century: environmental issues, including natural hazards and the human impact on ecosystemseconomic issues, with the focus on population and resources, globalisation and development and inequalityThe essential toolkit for geographical enquiry is covered in the Geographical Skills section. Hypothesis testing, through data collection, data description and data analysis, is explained using a wide range of original fieldwork studies.Each chapter of this highly accessible text includes the following special features:up-to-date case studieskey questions and ideas at the start of each topicin-depth studies of individual topicsend-of-chapter review questionsAn accompanying Teacher Guide, available for purchase by teachers, offers answers to all the questions as well as providing a range of classroom support materials.This comprehensive and exam-focused text is essential reading for all OCR A2 geography students.
Up-to-date relevant case studies. Key questions and ideas at the start of each topic. In-depth studies of individual topics. End-of-chapter examination-style questions to consolidate and test understanding. Free online resources offering guidance on exam technique and sample exam-style questions, together with graded answers and detailled commentaries.
Up-to-date relevant case studies.
Key questions and ideas at the start of each topic.
In-depth studies of individual topics.
End-of-chapter examination-style questions to consolidate and test understanding.
Free online resources offering guidance on exam technique and sample exam-style questions, together with graded answers and detailled commentaries.
Table of Contents: IntroductionUNIT F763 GLOBAL ISSUESSection A: Environmental issuesChapter 1 Earth hazardsChapter 2 Ecosystems and environments under threatChapter 3 Climatic hazardsSection B: Economic issuesChapter 4 Population and resourcesChapter 5 GlobalisationChapter 6 Development and inequalitiesUNIT F764 GEOGRAPHICAL SKILLSChapter 7 Geographical skillsIndex
About the Author(s): Michael Raw is Head of Geography at Bradford Grammar School, a senior examiner, and the author of numerous AS and A-level publications.
