IGCSE Geography

GCSE
Geography
Nicholas Rowles
Series Editor:
Jayne de Courcy

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Contents
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Earthquakes and Volcanoes ________________________1
Rocks and Landforms ____________________________7
Rivers ________________________________________13
Glaciation ____________________________________19
Coasts________________________________________25
Weather and Climate ____________________________31
The Ecosystem Concept __________________________37
Population Distribution __________________________43
Migration ____________________________________49
Settlement Patterns ____________________________55
Urban Settlement ______________________________61
Agriculture ____________________________________67
Industry ______________________________________73
Tourism ______________________________________79
Managing Natural Resources ______________________85
Contrasts in Development ________________________91
Trade and Aid __________________________________97
Geographical Skills ____________________________103
Reading OS Maps ______________________________111
Examination Techniques ________________________115