AQA A2 Geography: Textbook

Summary:

This textbook meets the needs of A2 students following the AQA geography specification. It provides comprehensive coverage of both A2 units, including all options, matching the structure of the course precisely.

Guidance on exam technique and sample exam-style questions, together with mark schemes and detailed commentaries is available online.

AQA A2 Geography has the following special features:
- clear and concise definitions of key terms
- relevant, up-to-date and detailed case studies
- end of unit assessment exercises
- in-depth coverage of A2 skills, including issue evaluation

An accompanying Teacher Guide, available for purchase by teachers, offers answers to the assessment exercises as well as providing a range of classroom support materials.

The authors, drawing on their extensive teaching experience, have ensured that coverage is not only comprehensive but also easily accessible.

• Clear and concise definitions of key terms.
  

• Relevant and up-to-date case studies for key A2 skills, including issue evaluation.
  

• End of option and unit assessment exercises.
  

• Free online exam-style questions on www.hodderplus.co.uk/philipallan
  

• Supporting Teacher Guide for May 2009 with answers, mark schemes and Powerpoint presentations, priced £69.99.
  

Table of Contents:
Contemporary geographical issues
Physical options
Plate tectonics and associated hazards
Weather and climate and associated hazards
Ecosystems: change and challenge
Human options
World cities
Development and globalisation
Contemporary conflicts and challenges
Unit 4
Geography fieldwork investigation
Geographical issue evaluation
Index

About the Author(s):
Amanda Barker is a senior examiner and teaches at Stowe School in Buckinghamshire.

David Redfern is a chief examiner and former deputy head at De Aston School, Market Rasen.

Malcolm Skinner is a former chair of examiners, chief examiner and head of geography.