GCSE REVISION Paper 1


Introduction


This is a finely tuned revision resource.  There is no more and no less than you need.

The links take you mainly to SCOOL or Bitesize sites - I have used which ever is more helpful.

Where I have found really good short video clips I have linked to them, most are less than 5 mins long.

I have identified case studies where you need them and tried to link to a resource that summarises the case studies we have done in class.  Where I couldn't find anything to match our case studies I have attached to the links some presentations in .pdf form - acrobat reader opens these and if you don't have it it's a free download.

I hope you find it helpful.

Click here for a check lists:  Paper 1

Final word of advice:  When you are revising case studies draw 
annotated sketch maps 
and when you are revising the physical themes draw 
annotated diagrams


Paper 1 Question 1: Physical

Weathering







Freeze Thaw


Glaciation






http://www.ogwen-rescue.org.uk/pictures_of_ogwen/images/main/cwm_idwal.php

Coasts







Coastal Flooding












Paper 1 Question 2: Weather & Climate







Difference between weather and climate

Sunny weather in Hyde Park, London
Weather is the conditions right here, right now. Look out of the window and you will see what the weather is like today. It might be sunny, hot, windy or cloudy, raining or snowing.  The weather takes into account the temperature, precipitation, humidity and atmospheric pressure, of the part of atmosphere (air) closest to the surface of the earth.  Weather elements include, rain/precipitation, sun, wind, humidity.  The weather is constantly changing as temperature and humidity change in the atmosphere. Landmasses, such as the British Isles, experience constantly changing weather conditions.  Click here 


Factors affecting climate








&
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Climate graphs

  


Rainfall types







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Air masses, depressions, anticyclones



Impact of weather on human activity









Hurricane  (Hurricane Katrina case study)









Paper 1 Question 3: Fragile Environment

Energy







Non-renewable and renewable


Windfarm location (Gwynt y Mor case study)

You need a case study and we did the Gwynt Y Mor wind farm  but the video clip below is excellent







Rainforest = a resource
You need to understand the non-sustainable and sustainable exploitation of it









Climate Change

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Question 4 on both papers

Remember






Question 4 on each paper can draw from any of the themes in the Specification for the paper.

The question involves a decision making element and to get into the top level of the marking scheme you must:
1. Use information and detail from the resources (and your own knowledge) to support your decision
2. Present both sides of the argument or different view points and then justify (say why you chose) your decision.

Remember that when an answer is marked out of 6 or more marks it is a levels marked answer and you have to earn your marks by detail and development of the issue.
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