Introduction

World map: locations of case studies

Section 1: Population and settlement
1.1 Population dynamics
1.2 Migration
1.3 Population structure
1.4 Population density and distribution
1.5 Settlements and service provision
1.6 Urban settlements
1.7 Urbanisation

Section 2: The natural environment
2.1 Earthquakes and volcanoes
2.2 Rivers
2.3 Coasts
2.4 Weather
2.5 Climate and natural vegetation

Section 3: Economic development
3.1 Development
3.2 Food production
3.3 Industry
3.4 Tourism
3.5 Energy
3.6 Water
3.7 Environmental risks of economic development

Section 4: Geographical skills
4.1 Map skills
4.2 Using maps
4.3 Graphing and mapping numerical data
4.4 Using illustrations
4.5 Fieldwork skills
4.6 GIS and satellite images

Section 5: Exam preparation
5.1 Geographical themes
5.2 Geographical skills
5.3 Coursework
5.4 The alternative to coursework examination

Glossary
Index
Acknowledgements