S2
Geography
Module
2.1 – Dynamic Landscapes
Introduction to the layers of the earth, core, mantle and crust; plate
tectonics, volcanoes and earthquakes; folding and faulting of the
earth’s surface.
Module
2.2 – Population
Demography; distribution of population; population pyramids and graphs;
problems of an aging population and problems of a young population;
human migration in the developed and developing areas of the world;
push and pull factors; growth of cities in the developed and developing
world.
Module
2.3 – Physical Landscapes
The formation of mountains by glaciation; erosional and depositional
features; development of river geomorphology; human use and abuse
of the physical landscape; pollution.
Module
2.4 – Negative Areas
The empty lands; rainforests, tundra and hot deserts; exploitation
and development; the native population; local and global environmental
impact.
Module
2.5 – Environmental Issues
Global warming; destruction of the ozone layer; acid rain; destruction
of the rain forests; the creation and the disposal of waste.
Module
2.6 – Japan
The economic growth, the people, the physical area and the resources
of Japan.
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