Geography ISEB Revision Guide
3rd Edition
Published on 1. April 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-903627-68-9 (ISBN)
Description
This newly revised edition of the best-selling "ISEB Geography Revision" guide is essential reading for pupils working towards entrance examinations and Common Entrance at 13+. It is fully updated in line with the revised Geography syllabus, containing vital information on all examination topics, combined with new case studies that provide plenty of examples to draw upon in the thematic studies section of the exam. Clear, well-annotated illustrations convey points in a style simple enough for pupils to reproduce under exam conditions. Additionally, the use of actual ISEB 13+ Common Entrance Examination questions combined with comprehensive topic based glossary sections, provides pupils with the perfect means to test their knowledge and understanding as they prepare for their exams.
Reviews / Votes
"There is no doubt that the use of this book, in conjunction with Geography lessons and field work,guarantees the acquisition of a firm foundation in Geography. For the prep school teacher, preparing students up to Year 8, this pupil guide is a must!" Simon M Lewis, ISEB Geography Editor, Head of Geography St. Andrew's (Woking)More details
Series
Edition
3rd Adapted edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Learning
Target group
Children/juvenile
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Edition type
Adapted edition
Illustrations
Illustrations, maps
Weight
394 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-903627-68-9 (9780903627689)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
10/2007
2nd Edition
ISEB Publications
€31.77
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Person
About the Author Belinda Froud has been Head of Geography at Thomas' s School, Clapham for the past six years. She has formerly taught at Broomfield School, Southgate. In her spare time she enjoys pottery, walking up hils and skiing. She believes that Geography is a subject that everyone can enjoy due to its diversity of themes and that lessons should be full of fieldwork! About ISEB The Independent Schools Examinations Board (ISEB) offers examinations for pupils transferring from junior to independent senior schools at the age of 11+ and 13+. The syllabuses are devised and regularly monitored by ISEB, which is composed of representatives from the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, the Girl's School Association and the Incorporated Association of Preparatory Schools.
Content
CONTENTSIntroductionRevision glossariesChapter 1: Weather and climate- Microclimates- Instruments- Rainfall types- Factors affecting temperature- Air pressure systems- A humid temperate climate (Britain)- A humid tropical climate- The water cycle (hydrological cycle)- Weather/climate hazardCase Study 1.1 - Hurricane Katrina. August 2005Chapter 2: Geomorphology- Types of weathering- Rock types- The drainage basin of a river- River Processes- Features of the upper course- Features of the lower course- Reasons for and effects of river floodsCase Study 2.1 - Boscastle floods, 16th 2004Case Study 2.2 - Flooding in Bangladesh- Coastal erosion- Coastal transportation- Coastal deposition- LandslidesExample 2.1 - Aberfan (Wales, 1966)Example 2.2 - Llipi (Bolivia, 1992)- GlaciationChapter 3: Environmental issues- The purpose of national parks in the UKCase Study 3.1 - Sustainable development in the Yorkshire Dales National Park Case Study 3.2 - Sustainable development in Exmoor National ParkChapter 4: Economic geography - Employment structure- Location of an industry- Golbalisation Case Study 4.1 - Global economic activity: The global fashion industry (focus NIKE)Chapter 5: Settlement geography- Functions of a settlement- Reasons for the site or situation of a settlement- London as a settlement- Settlement hierarchy- Shopping hierarchy - Settlement patterns- Rural decline and suburbanisation- Urban land use zones- Conflicts over land use- Changing function of an urban area- Growth in London (MEDC)Chapter 6: Earthquakes and volcanoes- Types of plate boundary- Types of volcano - Reasons for the movement of plates- Immediate effects of a volcanic eruption- Methods of preparing for a volcanic eruption - Why people live near volcanoes- Factors determining the severity of damageCase Study 6.1 - Soufriere Hills Volcano, MontserratCase Study 6.2 - The Kashmir Earthquake 8th October 2005Global Location maps- UK, Great Britain and British Isles- National parks in Great Britain - British Isles- Continents - Europe: physical geography- The European Union: human geography - Asia- Oceania - North and Central America- South America - Africa - Tropical rainforests and volcanoes- General world featuresBlank map 1: British Isles - case studiesBlank map 2: World - case studiesBlank map 3: Great Britain - national parksBlank map 4: British Isles - location knowledgeBlank map 5: Europe - location knowledgeBlank map 6: Asia - location knowledgeBlank map 7: Oceania - location knowledgeBlank map 8: North and Central America and West Indies - location knowledgeBlank map 9: South America - location knowledgeBlank map 10: Africa - location knowledgeBlank map 11: World: tropical rainforests and volcanoes - location knowledgeBlank map 12: World: general world featuresSample question answersTest yourself answers