Fully endorsed by Edexcel , this textbook will help A2 students to understand the content and requirements of the Edexcel specification. The book provides comprehensive coverage of Units 3 and 4, including all the options in Unit 4. The content supports the specification and offers guidance on how to approach research and identify synoptic themes. - Key terms are defined in an extensive glossary - Case studies have been specially written for this book - Important themes, ideas and models are clarified in key concepts - Review questions enable students to test their knowledge of each topic
The authors have extensive teaching and examining experience. Cameron Dunn, Sue Warn and Nigel Yates are chief examiners. Kim Adams, David Holmes, Dulcie Knifton, Simon Oakes and Andy Palmer are principal examiners. Bob Hordern is a senior examiner and Michael Witherick is a former chief examiner.
Overview Unit 3 Contested planet Chapter 1 Energy security Chapter 2 Water conflicts Chapter 3 Biodiversity under threat Chapter 4 Superpower geographies Chapter 5 Bridging the development gap Chapter 6 The technological fix? Chpater 7 Synopticity Unit 4 Geographical research Chapter 8 The research process Chapter 9 Tectonic activity and hazards Chapter 10 Cold environments: landscapes and change Chapter 11 Life on the margins: the food supply problem Chapter 12 The world of cultural diversity Chapter 13 Pollution and human health at risk Chapter 14 Consuming the rural landscape: leisure and tourism Glossary