Core Text
Longman (Publisher)
Published on 21. April 1997
Book
Mixed media product
978-0-582-30992-0 (ISBN)
Description
Part of the "Longman Geography" series, this text has been developed to fulfill the requirements of the revised GCSE Geography syllabus. The text provides a clear structure, with each unit offering explanations, case studies and activities.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pearson Education Limited
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Illustrations
colour photographs, maps, diagrams
Weight
1000 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-582-30992-0 (9780582309920)
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Content
Part 1 Tectonic activity: the Kobe earthquake; Mount Pinatubo eruption. Part 2 Rivers and hydrological cycle: flood-plain and delta - the River Ganges; flooding in the UK - the River Ouse. Part 3 Coasts: defending the coast - Oxford Ness; conserving and using coastal resources - Milford Haven. Part 4 Ice landscapes: a glaciated area - the Lake District; problems and conflicts - the Lake District. Part 5 Weather, climate and ecosystems: urban microclimates - London; deforestation - the Jenka Triangle Project, Malaysia. Part 6 Population: internal migration - the UK; population contrasts - the USA and Mexico. Part 7 Settlement: a regional shopping centre - Metro-Centre; shanty town improvement - Lima, Peru. Part 8 Industry: industrial change in South Wales; South Korea - a newly industralized country. Part 9 Agriculture: hill farming - the Lake District; intensive market gardening - Holland. Part 10 World development: contrasts in development between countries - Brazil and Italy; Japan - a trading nation. Part 11 Energy: a nuclear nation - Japan; growing demand - energy in the UK. Part 12 Managing enviroments: new road schemes - the Newbury bypass; a national park - Etosha Game Park, Namibia.