GCSE Geography Case Study Factfiles

Tailored for the AQA Geography GCSE (9-1), these revision-ready case study summary documents list all the facts you need to know in a format which is perfect for final revision. Case studies are essential for many AO1 marks, and must be included in all 6 and 9 mark extended response questions.

A perfect way of learning case study detail is knowing what you need to know. This sounds strange, but if you are aware that you know 10 facts about the volcanic eruption of Eyjafjallajökull, then recalling these becomes much easier.

Case Studies for which Detail is Included:

• The Challenge of Natural Hazards: Eruptions of Eyjafjalajökull and Montserrat, Hurricane Katrina, Evidence for Extreme Weather, Boscastle Flooding, COP21

• The Living World: Hedgerow Ecosystem, The Amazon Rainforest, Managing Biomes, Thar Desert

• Physical Landscapes in the UK (Rivers and Coasts): Dorset Coastline, Lyme Regis, River Tees

• Urban Issues and Challenges: Rio de Janeiro, London, Curitiba

• Changing Economic World: Jamaica’s Tourism, India’s Economic Balance, Nike and Coca Cola (TNCs), Nigeria - Aid and Development, Quarrying

• The Challenge of Resource Management: Fracking, TAPL, Solar Cookers