Publisher Description

The fourth edition of this comprehensive course supports individual enquiry and research as well as encouraging discussion and debate. It sets concepts and skills in context and can be used by students following any A Level specification or the International Baccalaureate.

Author Biography

David Waugh is a well-respected OUP author.

Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1 Plate Techtonics, earthquakes and volcanoes Chapter 2 Weathering and slopes Chapter 3 Drainage basins and rivers Chapter 4 Glaciation Chapter 5 Periglaciation Chapter 6 Coasts Chapter 7 Deserts Chapter 8 Rock types and landforms Chapter 9 Weather and climate Chapter 10 Soils Chapter 11 Biogeography Chapter 12 World Climate, soils and vegetation Chapter 13 Population Chapter 14 Settlement Chapter 15 Urbanisation Chapter 16 Farming and Food Supply Chapter 17 Rural Land Use Chapter 18 Energy Resources Chapter 19 Manufacturing Industries Chapter 20 Tourism Chapter 21 Devleopment and globalisation

Promotional

A deeper and broader understanding at A Level

Long Description

The fourth edition of this comprehensive course supports individual enquiry and research as well as encouraging discussion and debate. It sets concepts and skills in context and can be used by students following any A Level specification or the International Baccalaureate.

Promotional "Headline"

A deeper and broader understanding at A Level

Feature

Stimulate students with clear, in-depth material suitable for all A Level specifications. Also suitable for the Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher and international specifications
Content was revised and updated throughout for the fourth edition, with new case and place studies
Includes questions written by AS and A Level examiners for thorough examination practice

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