
Essential SQA Exam Practice: Higher Geography Questions and Papers
From the publisher of How to Pass
Sheena Williamson(Author)
Hodder Gibson (Publisher)
Published on 25. October 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
88 pages
978-1-5104-7178-8 (ISBN)
Description
Exam board: SQA
Level: Higher
Subject: Geography
First teaching: September 2018
First exam: Summer 2019
Practice makes permanent. Feel confident and prepared for the SQA Higher Geography exam with this two-in-one book, containing practice questions for every question type and the most popular topics, plus two practice papers.
- Choose to revise by question type or topic: A simple grid enables you to pick particular question styles or course areas that you want to focus on, with answers provided at the back of the book
- Understand what the examiner is looking for: Clear guidance on how to answer each question type is followed by plenty of questions so you can put the advice into practice, building essential exam skills
- Remember more in your exam: Repeated and extended practice will give you a secure knowledge of the key areas of the course (physical environments; human environments; global issues)
- Familiarise yourself with the exam papers: Both practice papers mirror the language and layout of the real SQA papers; complete them in timed, exam-style conditions to increase your confidence before the exams
- Find out how to achieve a better grade: Answers to the practice papers have commentaries for each question, with tips on writing successful answers and avoiding common mistakes
Fully up to date with SQA's requirements
The questions, mark schemes and guidance in this practice book match the requirements of the revised SQA Higher Geography specification for examination from 2019 onwards.
This book covers the following topics:
Physical environments:
- Atmosphere
- Hydrosphere
- Lithosphere
- Biosphere
Human environments:
- Population
- Urban
- Rural
Global issues:
- River basin management
- Development and health
- Climate change
- Energy
Level: Higher
Subject: Geography
First teaching: September 2018
First exam: Summer 2019
Practice makes permanent. Feel confident and prepared for the SQA Higher Geography exam with this two-in-one book, containing practice questions for every question type and the most popular topics, plus two practice papers.
- Choose to revise by question type or topic: A simple grid enables you to pick particular question styles or course areas that you want to focus on, with answers provided at the back of the book
- Understand what the examiner is looking for: Clear guidance on how to answer each question type is followed by plenty of questions so you can put the advice into practice, building essential exam skills
- Remember more in your exam: Repeated and extended practice will give you a secure knowledge of the key areas of the course (physical environments; human environments; global issues)
- Familiarise yourself with the exam papers: Both practice papers mirror the language and layout of the real SQA papers; complete them in timed, exam-style conditions to increase your confidence before the exams
- Find out how to achieve a better grade: Answers to the practice papers have commentaries for each question, with tips on writing successful answers and avoiding common mistakes
Fully up to date with SQA's requirements
The questions, mark schemes and guidance in this practice book match the requirements of the revised SQA Higher Geography specification for examination from 2019 onwards.
This book covers the following topics:
Physical environments:
- Atmosphere
- Hydrosphere
- Lithosphere
- Biosphere
Human environments:
- Population
- Urban
- Rural
Global issues:
- River basin management
- Development and health
- Climate change
- Energy
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Learning
Target group
College/higher education
Interest Age: From 15 to 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 295 mm
Width: 213 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
280 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5104-7178-8 (9781510471788)
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Essential SQA Exam Practice: Higher Geography Questions and Papers
From the publisher of How to Pass
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