TY  - BOOK
AU  - Dale-Adcock,James
TI  - Geography for common entrance: physical geography 
T2  - Geography for Common Entrance
SN  - 9781471830389
KW  - Geography
KW  - Examinations
KW  - Study guides
KW  - Physical geography
KW  - Examinations, questions, etc
KW  - Physical sciences
KW  - SCIENCE
KW  - Earth Sciences
KW  - bisacsh
KW  - TRAVEL
KW  - Budget
KW  - Hikes & Walks
KW  - Museums, Tours, Points of Interest
KW  - Parks & Campgrounds
KW  - fast
N1  - Includes index
N2  - Cover; Book title; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1 Geographical skills; Part A: Mapwork skills; 1.1 The OS map and using grid references; 1.2 Identifying direction and measuring distances; 1.3 Height and shape of land on OS maps; Part B: Fieldwork skills; 1.4 The fieldwork study; 1.5 Stages of a fieldwork study; Chapter 2 Tectonic processes; 2.1 Where do earthquakes and volcanoes occur?; 2.2 Earthquake example: The Asian tsunami, Indonesia, 2004; 2.3 Earthquake example: The Japanese tsunami, 2011; 2.4 Volcano example: Mount Etna, Sicily, 20112.5 Predicting and preparing for earthquakes and volcanoesChapter 3 Weather and climate; 3.1 What is weather and what is climate?; 3.2 Contrasting climates; 3.3 Weather systems and the rain they bring to Britain; 3.4 A climate for concern and weather worries; 3.5 Superstorm Sandy, New York, 2012; Chapter 4 Landform processes; 4.1 Weathering and erosion; 4.2 River system features; 4.3 Coastal features; 4.4 Flooding; 4.5 The Pakistan floods, 2010;; This Geography for Common Entrance: Physical Geography ISEB-endorsed textbook provides a thorough and comprehensive introduction to mapwork and fieldwork skills, as well as covering environmental issues, tectonic processes, economic activities, and location knowledge. Featuring clear explanations throughout, it also contains exercises to challenge pupils of all abilities. This book is an ideal companion for Key Stage 3 Geography. Geography for Common Entrance: Physical Geography Key Benefits:. - Features detailed explanations followed by practice questions and extension exercises to ensure tha
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