Earth's Life Support Systems - Theory

Summarised / concise notes of the theory / general information required for the Earth’s Life Support Systems topic for OCR A Level Geography.

Key sub-topics included:

Characteristics that make up the Identity of a Place

• Carbon Cycle
• Hydrological Cycle
• Catchment Hydrology
• Land Use Changes Impact Water Cycle
• Water Extraction
• Fossil Fuels & Carbon Cycle
• Positive & Negative Feedback Loops - Carbon & Water Cycles
• Monitoring Changes to Global Water & Carbon Cycles
• Interlinkages of Water & Carbon Cycles
• Impact on Long-Term Climate Change
• Management Strategies - Water & Carbon Cycles

Please note: the major case studies are not included in this document (see the case study resource in my shop), however, smaller case studies have been included throughout this document to help understanding.

Key words have been highlighted. These words and their definitions are included in the definitions resource in my shop.