GCSE AQA GEOGRAPHY Case Study Summaries

A pdf slideshow of summary revision posters for key GCSE geography case studies. Each poster includes the topic reference number, relevancy of the case study in accordance with the specification and then key information to remember for exams.

The case studies covered are:

1. New Zealand - a case study to show the effects and responses to an earthquake in a HIC
2. Haiti - a case study to show the effects and responses to an earthquake in a LIC
3. Typhoon Haiyan - an example of a tropical storm to show it’s effects and the responses to it
4. The Somerset Level Floods - a case study to show the causes, impacts and responses to flooding
5. Yellowstone Park - a case study to show the impact of change on an ecosystem
6. Malaysian Rainforest - a case study to show the causes and impacts of deforestation
7. Sahara Desert - a case study to show the opportunities/challenges for development in a hot desert
8. Dorset (Swanage) - a case study as an example of a coastline in the UK
9. Medmerry - a case study to show how managed retreat and coastal relignments works
10. Lyme Regis - a case study to show a coastal management scheme and its features
11. River Tees - a case study to show an example of a river valley in the UK
12. River Jubilee - a case study to show a flood management scheme and why it was needed
13. Rio de Janeiro (inc. Favela Bairro Project) - a case study to show the challenges and opportunities for cities in NICs
14. Jamaica - a case study to show how tourism can contribute to an NEE/LICs development
15. Torr Quarry - a case study to show the sustainable ways of reducing the impact of industry