Beaumont Geography!

13C work for week commencing Feb 6th

2012-02-03T12:46:00.004Z

Miss Hosegood's work - please complete for the first Tuesday back after half term.

Lesson 11. Find a recent map showing global physical and economic scarcity. You will probably be able to find both pieces of information on the same map. Print off a copy for your folders.

2. Define the terms 'physical water scarcity' and 'economic water scarcity' in your notes.

3. Describe the pattern of global physical and economic water scarcity using your map.

4. Go onto this link http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/3754520.stm and pick out three locations. Using the information on this webpage plus other research explain the why water has become an issue. A range of bullet points is fine for each location.

Lesson 2 & 3
1. Title: Water poverty and the Year of Sanitation

2. Find a map showing the global pattern for the Water Poverty Index. Find out how the Water Poverty Index is measured and using page 42 in your textbook or your own research list the main causes of water poverty.

3. The United Nations has included solving water poverty in the Millenium Development Goals. Go on to this link http://esa.un.org/iys/IYSaction.shtml and using the menu down the left hand side find out the economic,social and environmental benefits of improved water quality/ supplies and how the UN is helping communities around the world to achieve this (click on link IYS in action on the left hand menu).

Any problems with the work just email me.

Mr Osborne's Work

Download the two documents below and complete the tasks (paste the links into your internet browser). To be completed for the first Monday lesson after the holidays.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TzdK6y4XUlRvqqgu5Lpm9XrfJuhOHYRYHR7CW_O3m9c/edit

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RGBt3Ydc0eAegQzgVy9LtPSu9-8CZ9UgA6x7KN2zn2E/edit

Link for Year 11 Homework

2012-01-27T12:34:00.001Z

Hi all,
the link below is the one I mentioned for your homework.
http://www.bioregional.com/what-we-do/our-work/bedzed/

Click on green lifestyles when you get on the website.

Cold Environments Possible Questions

2011-12-19T18:27:00.004Z

Hi all,
I have been putting together initial ideas for possible questions. I have put the document on the A2 Cold Environments Page. Check you open up the correct link.
Also, see the post below for a link to a powerpoint which takes you through what to revise and the post below that has new links added to it for periglacial landscapes in the UK.
Please email me if you need help or have any questions.
Miss H

Cold Environments Jan 2012 What to revise!

2011-12-19T12:34:00.003Z

Hi all,
I have tried to put together on the PPT (link below) a summary of what you need to look at over the holidays. In particular, it focuses on what the focus means by 'differing scales' and on the last two slides I have broken down the aspects you need to look at over the hols.

https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AYcjglZYANJ9ZGZ2czhwZnJfNDM4aHJiMmJrY3Y

Cold Environments Links

2011-12-12T09:56:00.004Z

Some of the links from the sheet:
http://www.donsmaps.com/icemaps.html
http://www.geography-fieldwork.org/icefieldwork/glacial/stage3.htm
http://eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/911/1/clarkcd1.pdf
http://www.eco-challenge-xtra.org/fieldstudies/documents/vol10.2_271.pdf
http://www.geographypages.co.uk/a2cold.htm
http://bgrg.org/pages/education/alevel/coldenvirons/Lesson%2011.htm
http://qra.org.uk/outreach/educational_links
http://www.thefsc.org/fieldstudies/documents/vol5.3_139.pdf
http://www.highlandsciencefestival.com/index.asp?pageid=100800
http://www.landforms.eu/cairngorms/

Other links (mainly periglacial landscapes starting points);
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Periglacial-Processes-Landforms-Britain-Ireland/dp/0521169127#reader_0521169127
http://www.devon.gov.uk/bap-periglaciallandscapes.pdf - good starting point for Devon periglacial landscapes
http://www.geog.cam.ac.uk/research/projects/cambridgethermokarst/
http://www.cairngormslearningzone.co.uk/periglacial-processes.html
http://brian-mountainman.blogspot.com/2010/12/periglacial-landscape-change-eastern.html
http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/pdf/gcrdb/GCRsiteaccount2284.pdf

COLD ENVIRONMENTS FOCUS EXAM 2012

2011-12-09T10:35:00.001Z

The focus for the exam is below and then underneath it I have given you some guidance about the terms you need to be aware of and have given your 4 summary questions which you can start finding out the answers to from your folders. Please bullet point answers to these questions before your next Geography lesson.

Research Focus

OPTION 2: Cold Environments – Landscapes and Change

• Explore the processes which shaped the landscape during the Pleistocene within a region such as the British Isles.

• Research the wide variety of landscapes and landforms created at differing scales by glacial and periglacial processes within a chosen region.

Key terms to begin your preparation:
Pleistocene
Glacial processes
Periglacial processes
Glacial landscapes
Glacial landforms
Periglacial landscapes
Periglacial landforms

Key questions to answer:
1) What is the Pleistocene (epoch)? What time period does it include? What was the distribution of cold environments during this time (ensure you include glacial and periglacial)?
2) What are the key glacial processes which would have been at work during this time?
3) What are the key periglacial processes which would have been at work during this time?
4) What landforms did these processes create in glacial and periglacial landscapes?

Tianjin - Sustainable City

2011-12-06T21:04:00.001Z

Links for further reading:

http://www.tianjinecocity.gov.sg/

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=chinas-city-of-the-future-tianjin-rises-on-wasteland

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/jun/04/china-singapore-tianjin-eco-city

Energy Report Questions

2011-11-23T09:54:00.001Z

Introduction: What is the background to the issues? Russia’s role as a key oil and gas exporter and Europe’s, China’s and Japan’s thirst for energy.

Russia and Europe
• What were geopolitical causes of tension between Russia and Ukraine?
• What happened during the crisis (2006, 2009 and 2007 in Belarus)
• Why is it predicted that it will never become a ‘full blown’ crisis?
• What is Europe doing to try and not be so reliant on Russia?

Russia, China and Japan (ESPO oil pipeline)
• Why are China and Japan so concerned about the ESPO oil pipeline? Why do they need this pipeline to succeed?
• Why did Russia agree to continue it to the Pacific Coast? What has Russia done to keep China on side? Why did they think this was important to do?

Conclusion: is Russia producing a more energy insecure world?

Russia and Energy Security

2011-11-23T07:42:00.001Z

http://www.allbusiness.com/government/elections-politics-campaigns-elections/11509006-1.html
http://en.rian.ru/russia/20090217/120190194.html
http://csis.org/files/media/csis/events/080226_ruseura_itohppt.pdf

Energy Questions for Homework

2011-11-15T12:49:00.003Z

The questions are below - treat each of them like a 5 or 6 mark question.
1) What happened to the amount of energy demanded by China and India? What is projected to happen to demand in the next 50 years?
2) Why, at present, is China demanding more energy?
3) How is China fulfiling it's demand for energy? Why can India not follow in it's footsteps?
4) What are the possible energy futures for each country?

Some links which might help:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4715980.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4716528.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/7189539.stm
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/02/world/asia/02india.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=thirsting%20for%20energy%20in%20indias%20boomtowns%20and%20beyond&st=cse
http://www.energybusinessreports.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=1398&affillink=ebd

Year 13 Alaska

2011-11-14T10:01:00.002Z

Pipeline; how the challenges of permafrost are overcome.
http://pipelinesinternational.com/news/trans_alaska_pipeline_system/041523/
http://www.propertiesofmatter.si.edu/pipeline.html
http://www.alyeska-pipe.com/pipelinefacts/permafrost.html

Challenges of Melting Permafrost
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4120755.stm
http://www.usgcrp.gov/usgcrp/nacc/education/alaska/ak-edu-3.htm

13 D Cold Environments Work for Monday's lesson

2011-11-04T16:14:00.002Z

Hi all,
while I am away on Monday please could you complete the following. Our case study is Alaska and one of the challenges/ opportunities is the drilling for oil. We are going to look a great deal of detail about ANWR in the north but today I want you to examine the risk of oil spills as a consequence of transporting oil in this part of the world.
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill - answer the questions below (bullet points are fine)
1) When did the spillage take place?
2) Why did the spillage happen?
3) What was the environmental cost of the spill?
4) How much oil leaked from the tanker?
5) How does the Exxon accident compare with other spills?
6) How big an area was affected?
7) Why was the spillage so difficult to clear up?
8) What methods were used to clean up the spill?
9) What were the estimated costs of the spill?

These websites might help:
http://www.solcomhouse.com/valdez.htm
http://www.eoearth.org/article/exxon_valdez_oil_spill
http://www.afsc.noaa.gov/Quarterly/jas2001/feature_jas01.htm
http://www.evostc.state.ak.us/
The last website has an excellent video which lasts about 20 mins.

Year 13 Superpowers Homework

2011-11-02T18:23:00.003Z

Hi all,

below are the questions I would like you to answer for homework. Let me know if you are unsure about any of them.

1.Suggest and justify a set of criteria for defining what is a superpower

2.Examine the ways in which superpowers exert their influence

3.To what extent have the ways of maintaining power changed over time?

4.Explain and illustrate what is meant by ‘cultural imperialism’

5.In what ways are the old core countries threatened by the new superpowers

6.‘The tensions between today’s superpowers are economic rather than political’. Discuss

Hong Kong - for Dan!

2011-07-22T16:57:00.002+01:00

Hi Dan,

below is what I would recommend to do. It will be really, really, really hot so look out for air con opportunities!

1) Man Mo Temple on Hong Kong island - easy walk from The Peak

2) Big Buddha and Po Lin monastery - out of the city but well worth a visit, can be quite busy

3) The Peak - view over the city

4) Going up the Bank of China (but you need id to get up there)

5) We went to the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery but it is a massive set of steps to get up to it and it was soooooo hot.

I hope you have an amazing time,

Miss H

Year 12/13 Cold Environments Summer Homework

2011-07-22T10:44:00.003+01:00

The list of links below take you to a variety of different articles about aspects of cold environments. Choose 4 to read and make notes on. Challenge yourself, don't just go for the easy option!

History of our Earth and the Quaternary Period

http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/earth/earth_timeline/quaternary_ice_age about the Quaternary period and ice ages. Don’t just read the text, also watch the 3 video clips.

http://www.dhushara.com/Biocrisis/10/sept/ice.pdf - the history of life on Earth

Climatic causes of cold environments

http://www.coolgeography.co.uk/A-level/AQA/Year%2012/Cold%20environs/Distribution/Distribution%20cold%20environments.htm- distribution of cold environments

http://www.scienceblog.com/community/older/2002/B/20026267.html - impact of changing ocean currents on our climate.

http://planetearth.nerc.ac.uk/features/story.aspx?id=136 – the impact of solar activity on the earths climate.

http://planetearth.nerc.ac.uk/features/story.aspx?id=100 – how small changes around the world can have a dramatic impact on the earth’s climate.

http://planetearth.nerc.ac.uk/news/story.aspx?id=788 – impact of volcanic eruptions on earth’s climate.

http://science.jrank.org/pages/47865/Milankovich-cycles-climate-change.html Detailed information about the Milankovich Theory.

http://bgrg.org/pages/education/alevel/coldenvirons/Lesson%202.htm - climate of cold environments - causes and actual climate figures

Case Study information
http://www.discoveringantarctica.org.uk/alevel_2_2.html detailed information about Antarctica’s climate

http://www.discoveringantarctica.org.uk/alevel_1_4.html Ice sheets and glaciation linked to Antarctica

http://planetearth.nerc.ac.uk/features/story.aspx?id=208 the impacts of climate change on the Arctic

Cold Environments Landforms and Landscapes (in preparation for Sept work)

http://books.google.co.uk/books?hl=en&lr=&id=j4Icc5p5wOIC&oi=fnd&pg=PR5&dq=periglacial+environents&ots=FzpLJtJPid&sig=MFMv7QrfFN_WP7RRH9mUVZ3tWWA#v=onepage&q&f=false- skim read chapters 2 and 3 about periglacial environments

http://www.devon.gov.uk/bap-periglaciallandscapes.pdf - short article on Snowdonia

http://daac.gsfc.nasa.gov/geomorphology/GEO_9/GEO_CHAPTER_9.shtml - Glaciers and glacial landforms

http://www.gg.rhul.ac.uk/MScQS/Web-projects/166/index.html - landforms in one area of Scotland, look at all the tabs on the left of the page.

http://www.the-cryosphere.net/5/13/2011/tc-5-13-2011.pdf - Pingos in Canada

http://www.journalofmaps.com/article_depository/europe/Lukas_geomorphology_1130310648.pdf - landforms in Scotland

http://www.devon.gov.uk/bap-periglaciallandscapes.pdf- Periglacial landforms in Devon

REMINDER

2011-06-07T11:42:00.001+01:00

YEAR 11 REVISION MORNING - THIS SATURDAY (11TH) 9.30 - 11.30AM. IN ROOMS 16,17,18.

Little Ice Age Links

2011-06-07T11:32:00.000+01:00

http://www2.sunysuffolk.edu/mandias/lia/little_ice_age.html

http://eo.ucar.edu/educators/ClimateDiscovery/LIA_lesson3_9.28.05.pdf

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-was-the-little-ice-age.htm

Energy Futures

2011-04-05T13:28:00.002+01:00

The resources and reminder of what you have to do https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B4cjglZYANJ9NDc5YTExOGEtNTE5ZS00MmM0LWJlMjUtYzQwNDk3NTcxYjFk&hl=en&authkey=CKftuOoC

OPEC

2011-04-01T10:47:00.001+01:00

The problem with OPEC? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/country_profiles/7739320.stm - go down to the bottom of the article and read the ‘issues’ Wikipedia – OPEC – read the third paragraph and the paragraph under ‘Production Disputes’ Why do you think OPEC fears it’s influence will reduce in the future?

Nagoya - Biodiversity Management

2011-04-01T09:41:00.001+01:00

Extra reading: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/oct/29/biodiversity-talks-ministers-nagoya-strategy http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/news/351060,conference-adopts-nagoya-protocol.html Try to summarise the articles using the hierarchy method.

Year 12 - Thames

2011-03-22T07:38:00.001Z

Follow the link below to the resources:
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B4cjglZYANJ9MWU5YWZhMzgtYmY1ZS00ZDM4LWE1MGEtYTBhNWIyZGIyNDRi&hl=en&authkey=CP6ZwPUI

Energy - extra reading for homework

2011-03-18T08:04:00.001Z

Follow the links to the articles:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PgvoTMUi8mBLdLQs7iA3tQBL8pujDTbpCuJ5JM_DUNU/edit?hl=en&authkey=CLOqmPoB
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kPHsfoaeNLjB2UbIw_Id32x0fwC2WB8r4msHA2NMVGQ/edit?hl=en&authkey=CPDmrvAI
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B4cjglZYANJ9ZWMxNzg0ZmQtZjY3ZC00MTBkLWFkOGMtNDQyNzc5OWM2NDk3&hl=en&authkey=CKqQ9e0E

13B Homework Links

2011-03-09T14:48:00.003Z

Follow the link below to a list of the website addresses.
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B4cjglZYANJ9NjYzNzIyYzctMjllMy00ODliLWJhYTctZDcyYWE3OWFhMzg0&hl=en&authkey=CMHq7JIL

12C homework - Miss Kent from Monday's lesson

2011-03-07T16:49:00.002Z

Follow the link below to a table which you need to fill in for tomorrow's lesson.

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B4cjglZYANJ9NjZiYThhMGQtYzAxNi00NGI0LWFmY2EtNmQxZmJiZmMxMjlm&hl=en&authkey=COHuir0D

13D Mr Osborne Work

2011-02-22T12:58:00.004Z

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v4GXY7W6z6nxroBHC6d38DedR7DgI0I8J_NxFnj-PrA/edit?hl=en&authkey=CNzm710

1) 1) Use the maps above (LINK) to describe the distribution of coral and mangrove. In your answer ensure that you make reference to:

· Latitude

· Sea areas

· Names of countries

2) 2) Explain the nature of the SYMBIOTIC relationship that exists between coral and mangrove swamps.

3) 3) CASE STUDY.

Go to the following web site and make your own notes on the way tourist development at Cancun has meant disaster for mangroves and coral.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/dec/09/cancun-mangrove-paradise-megasprawl

13B Work

2011-02-16T16:51:00.004Z

Your work for this week and the holidays!
1) Look at your biosphere health map from the Red List and pick 2 or 3 places from the map. Find out why those areas are experiencing a loss of plant and animal species. Be ready to feed this back in a quick seminar when we get back.
2) Open the powerpoint from the link below. Print off the first slide which shows the different threats which affect the biosphere. Find an example from around the world where each of these threats is having an impact. You don't need a different country for each one but make sure you know what a little bit of detail to explain what is happening.
3) The second slide has some of the threats in the middle. Print off the slide and then add in the outer ring the underlying causes of those threats e.g. population rise.

Link to ppt: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B4cjglZYANJ9NTNlM2Y3MmItOGQ0MC00N2RhLTk2OTEtY2Q1MTIxNDZjY2Ey&hl=en&authkey=CPmZ3o4K

The image on the second slide does not seem to be working so it is this image:

Year 13 cover work - for 13B

2011-02-04T14:36:00.003Z

1) Using this link: http://www.starfish.ch/reef/hotspots.html add on the marine hotspots to the world map we sketched in the first lesson.
2) Using the information from this website and other research pick 2 marine hotspots - explain why they have been declared as hotspots, what are their key characteristics and why they are under threat.
3) We will be looking at coral reefs and the value of coral reefs in the next lesson - find an article about coral reefs and their value for both human and the physical environment, read it and be ready to summarise it at the start of Thursday's lesson.

Any probs, email me.

Biodiversity Links

2011-02-04T07:39:00.001Z

Websites below are the useful links for the lesson and homework:
www.starfish.ch/reef/hotspots.html
http://www.biodiversityhotspots.org/Pages/default.aspx

Hotspots PPT - Year 13

2011-02-02T07:35:00.003Z

Download PPT below to help with the work you have to complete.
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B4cjglZYANJ9ODBiYjMwNDktYzVmNS00NWQ4LWJlZWYtMDRkNDU0NjA3YTg5&hl=en&authkey=CJ_4mzg

Example Conclusion for Cold Environments

2011-01-27T14:25:00.002Z

Hi all,
follow the link below to Matt's conclusion.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12byEeLPF3x001At9PNagMIK95spUIFUn65wtu9yQqWw/edit?hl=en&authkey=CO3Ghho

Eco Towns - Year 11

2011-01-24T07:51:00.002Z

What are Eco Towns? Where are the new Eco Towns going to be located? What are the for and against arguments for them? Are they going to be sustainable?

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/campaigns/ecotowns/DG_171328
http://www.independent.co.uk/extras/big-question/the-big-question-what-are-ecotowns-and-how-green-are-they-in-reality-857673.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7480226.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8152985.stm
http://www.cpre.org.uk/news/view/471
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/feb/13/carbonemissions.renewableenergy1

A2 Cold Environments Planning Sheet

2011-01-21T09:45:00.002Z

Click on the link below for a guide to help you plan out your reports.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1guIIWLUUSSr1IrT_FHcuotlo4ODjUBGAP5EqbW0Sfa4/edit?hl=en&authkey=CMvi3JME

Amazing Gulf Stream Article

2011-01-18T12:34:00.000Z

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/science/earth-environment/article6917215.ece

Year 13 Link

2011-01-11T08:04:00.001Z

The link below will take you to the Sub-Saharan data link:
http://ddp-ext.worldbank.org/ext/ddpreports/ViewSharedReport?&CF=&REPORT_ID=9147&REQUEST_TYPE=VIEWADVANCED

Year 11 Homework - Tokyo

2011-01-11T08:01:00.001Z

If you want to view a colour version or print off a colour version, click on the link.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Lf1RgV5kc750maXdgHDQeezOLQoEadMinU6UrULVP5I/edit?hl=en&authkey=CKH2rowO

Possible Questions for Cold Environments

2011-01-07T15:24:00.001Z

Follow the link below to possible questions for the cold environments exam. I will add more as I think of them!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ofAMo61q0xIkFvT43osj7_DfsMlFK7NR1GByb8hcUfE/edit?hl=en&authkey=CL-oq-sD

Year 13 - Cold Environments Focus

2010-12-09T10:47:00.003Z

The information about the focus is below:

Cold Environments
• Explore the links between climatic processes and the distribution of cold
environments today and why that distribution has been different in the past.
• Research a range of different active and relict glacial and periglacial environments which are the product of specific climatic processes and climate change.

Make sure for your next lesson you bring in all of your Cold Environments work.

Miss H

Extra Reading - Week 3

2010-11-30T21:41:00.003Z

Year 10 - Biodiversity

Fantastic website which goes into detail about why the Amazon rainforest is being destroyed: http://rainforests.mongabay.com/amazon/amazon_destruction.html

Year 11 - Use of Resources

Very up to date information about the demand for oil worldwide: http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/oil-demand-to-rise-for-25-years-despite-green-push-iea-2129850.html

Year 12 - Arguments for and against Globalisation

This article extends some of the arguments we have looked at during lessons:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/941031.stm

Year 13 - Murray River Basin and the Impacts of Water Shortages:

http://www.economist.com/node/13611117?story_id=13611117

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/sep/28/adelaide-water-drought

Extra Reading - Week 2

2010-11-15T12:02:00.004Z

Year 10 - Biodiversity

2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity. Watch the introduction video and read the 'about' section.

http://www.cbd.int/2010/welcome/

Year 11 - On exam leave

Year 12 - Migration issues Affecting the UK and Europe (becareful of bias in all of the articles)

European Migration: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8536194.stm - also look at the links on the right-hand side.

Illegal Migrants affecting Europe:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/markmardell/2009/06/m.html

Asylum Seekers: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/feb/25/asylum-seeker-numbers-fall

http://www.migrationwatchuk.org/Briefingpaper/document/108

Year 13 - Water Quality Issues in Europe
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4534542.stm
http://library.thinkquest.org/26026/World_Outlook/europe_-_major_water_problems.html
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/contamination-fears-after-leak-from-french-nuclear-waste-plant-863928.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-11498884

Year 13 Cold Environments - ANWR (becareful of bias in each site)

http://www.defenders.org/programs_and_policy/habitat_conservation/federal_lands/national_wildlife_refuges/threats/arctic/index.php

http://arcticcircle.uconn.edu/ANWR/

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4542853/ns/us_news-environment

Yellow River Resources

2010-11-15T11:16:00.000Z

These links will help!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/3937403.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/6172360.stm
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/one-third-of-fish-species-in-yellow-river-dead-432776.html
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/nov/25/water-china

Independent Reading - Week 1

2010-11-08T21:18:00.005Z

Use the articles and links below to extend your understanding and knowledge - be a better Geographer!

Year 10 Restless Earth: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8510900.stm

Year 11 Controlled Assessment: http://www.happisburgh.org.uk/press/edp161010.html Recent article on the coastal erosion in Norfolk.

Year 12 Population Change: http://www.statistics.gov.uk/cci/nugget.asp?id=950 Excellent up to date info on the changing UK population. Use the menu down the right-hand side for other information on ageing.

Year 13 the Middle East and water: http://cejiss.org/assets/pdf/articles/vol2-2/m.obidallah_water_and_conflict.pdf Academic article written about the importance of water in this region.

Geography in the News:

1) Tourism in Botswana: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/fast_track/9155910.stm

2) Volcano in Indonesia: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11706635

3) Aftermath of Haiti earthquake: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-11709101

4) Pakistan floods, 3 months on: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-11695629

Superpower Theories

2010-09-24T08:03:00.002+01:00

https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B4cjglZYANJ9N2EzNzAzZjMtODY5ZS00ZjcwLWIyN2UtNGM5ZjI5ZjU2Y2Zj&hl=en&authkey=CNmAhOsO

Complete the table on the second slide comparing the different theories about how superpowers develop. The rest of the powerpoint will help a little and then your book pages 108 - 110 will also give you some ideas. Towards the end of the powerpoint there are couple of tasks to do to compare how China and India have developed.

Miss H

Neo Colonialism

2010-09-20T11:11:00.000+01:00

http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/features/artikel.php?ID=112075

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/nov/08/china-pledges-10bn-loan-africa
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/india/5673437/India-joins-neocolonial-rush-for-Africas-land-and-labour.html

Saving Water

2010-09-20T07:51:00.001+01:00

Follow this link: http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/beinggreen/118941.aspx

Glacial Transportation and Deposition

2010-09-07T21:11:00.002+01:00

Glacial Transportation
http://cgz.e2bn.net/e2bn/leas/c99/schools/cgz/accounts/staff/rchambers/GeoBytes/AS%2520A2/A2/Glaciation.Web/glacial_transport.htm

Glacial Deposition
http://cgz.e2bn.net/e2bn/leas/c99/schools/cgz/accounts/staff/rchambers/GeoBytes/AS%2520A2/A2/Glaciation.Web/glacial_deposition.htm

Glacial Processes

2010-09-06T20:30:00.003+01:00

These links will help but it doesn't mean you can't look at others!

Weathering:
http://www.physicalgeography.net/fundamentals/10r.html

Erosion:
http://cgz.e2bn.net/e2bn/leas/c99/schools/cgz/accounts/staff/rchambers/GeoBytes/AS%20A2/A2/Glaciation.Web/glaciation.hmp.htm

Sahel Region - Water Crisis

2010-07-15T10:35:00.001+01:00

These links will help you with your research:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/millions-face-starvation-as-niger-prays-in-vain-for-rain-2022190.html

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/10-million-face-famine-in-west-africa-1986875.html?action=Popup

http://www.oxfam.org.uk/applications/blogs/pressoffice/?p=13833&v=newsblog

http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_8751000/8751252.stm

Remember to meet the criteria!

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR YEAR 13

2010-05-13T16:49:00.000+01:00

I have looked at my diary and will not be in school next Wednesday because it is a CED day. I know some of you were planning to come and see me then. Instead, please come and see me Tuesday morning or Monday before break. You can also email me.

AS Florida Resources

2010-05-13T16:36:00.003+01:00

A2 SIDS Synoptic - a perfect answer!

2010-05-13T16:33:00.004+01:00

Hi,
I have written this answer and the key shows where I have referred to the answer and when I have been synoptic. Have a look at it and have a go at writing an answer youself which I can mark.
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AYcjglZYANJ9ZGZ2czhwZnJfNDI5NW04bW1obW4&hl=en

Miss H

Cold Environments Questions

2010-05-11T12:56:00.000+01:00

Link:http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AYcjglZYANJ9ZGZ2czhwZnJfMzc1YzlwNGtiNXQ&hl=en

Crowded Coasts Revision

2010-05-10T17:08:00.001+01:00

New Crowded Coasts revision guide now on the Year 12 Revision Page. Click on the link above.

Synoptic - SIDS management powerpoint

2010-05-07T13:45:00.001+01:00

Hi all,
the link below takes you to the management powerpoint.

http://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B4cjglZYANJ9MjFlZTAwZmEtZGNlNS00N2ZlLWE2YWQtNmZjZjE4MjBkODk1&hl=en

A2 Synoptic Possible Questions (Pacific SIDS)

2010-05-06T13:30:00.001+01:00

Hi,
follow the link below to the document:
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AYcjglZYANJ9ZGZ2czhwZnJfMzczY2I3NDU4Y2M&hl=en

Technological Fix resources

2010-04-30T14:38:00.001+01:00

The two links take you to the articles on the Amish and North Korea.

http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AYcjglZYANJ9ZGZ2czhwZnJfMzcxdzZiNHZ3ZDQ&hl=en

http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AYcjglZYANJ9ZGZ2czhwZnJfMzcwaGh4NnRkMnc&hl=en

Miss Kent - Crowded Coasts

2010-03-31T12:21:00.000+01:00

These are the two documents: one is a revision document and the other is for your homework!

http://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AYcjglZYANJ9ZGZ2czhwZnJfMTM2Mmc5emJoZHQ&hl=en

http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AYcjglZYANJ9ZGZ2czhwZnJfMTM1ZzVkYjlnZDM&hl=en

Year 13 work - South Africa

2010-03-31T10:38:00.002+01:00

Hi all,

the powerpoint and resources needed for the activities are below.

http://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B4cjglZYANJ9MzE3MWViZmQtOGIxZi00ODM0LWFkYjUtYjFmMDExNzc1MDAw&hl=en

http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AYcjglZYANJ9ZGZ2czhwZnJfMTMwY3g0ZmhzZDU&hl=en

http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AYcjglZYANJ9ZGZ2czhwZnJfMTI2Y3d6c2ZnZG0&hl=en

Lagos video for those who weren't in the lesson: http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/politics/international_politics/spotlight+on+lagos+poverty+crisis/1546447

If you have any problems then email me.

Miss H

Cold Environments Model Answer

2010-01-28T12:31:00.001Z

If you are still unsure about the mock quetsion then read Mr O's essay below! It is more than you can write in the real exam but it covers the content.
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AYcjglZYANJ9ZGZ2czhwZnJfMTE5Z3JxaDY1Zm0&hl=en

Ice Sheet Case Study

2010-01-05T20:51:00.002Z

the link below takes you to a very good website which illustrates the different landforms created in Canada after the retreat of an ice sheet.
http://gsc.nrcan.gc.ca/landscapes/pdf/glacial_meltwater_e.pdf

This link is about the landforms an ice sheet has created in Wisconsin http://www.iceagetrail.org/landscape.htm

Antarctica Case Study

2009-12-07T07:26:00.002Z

Hi,
below should take you to the Antarctica case study.
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AYcjglZYANJ9ZGZ2czhwZnJfMmhrOTY0c2R3&hl=en

Any problems please see me,
Miss H

Alps Links

2009-12-02T11:06:00.002Z

HEP

http://www.geographypages.co.uk/glachuman.htm
http://www.virtualmontana.org/virtualmontana/fr_alps/humgeog/intro.htm
http://www.eawag.ch/publications/eawagnews/www_en55/en55e_screen/en55e_wuest_s.pdf

Tourism

http://www.wiltshire-ast.co.uk/geography/geography/a-level-gg-tourism-case-study-the-alps.htm
http://ideas.repec.org/p/wiw/wiwrsa/ersa05p7.html

Climate Change

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/climate-change-divides-the-alps-down-the-middle-1706028.html
http://pistehors.com/news/ski/comments/climate-change-hits-alps-hardest/
http://www.panda.org/what_we_do/where_we_work/alps/ (also look at the other problems and solutions for management)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21692601
http://www.fao.org/docrep/011/i0670e/i0670e16.htm
http://www.wwf.org.uk/filelibrary/pdf/tourism_and_cc_full.pdf

Cold Environments Revision Guide

2009-12-01T15:06:00.003Z

Cold Environments Revision Guide

Follow the link below to our revision guide for Cold Environments.

http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B4cjglZYANJ9ZWRiMWZkNzUtZWRkNS00NDA0LTlhOGUtMjYxMGQ5YmE0MzA1&hl=en

If you have any problems downloading it or printing it see Miss H.

Gaza thirsts as sewage crisis mounts

2009-11-09T12:46:00.002Z

Gaza's aquifer and only natural freshwater source is "in danger of collapse," the UN is warning. A key water supply for this part of the Middle East is in danger of becoming unusable. Click on the picture to find out more.

Is Natural Gas the answer to energy security?

2009-11-09T12:41:00.002Z

The head of a large Norwegian energy company seems to think so! An alternative argument to what we normally hear. Interesting read.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8303581.stm

Water shortages in Palestine

2009-11-09T12:34:00.002Z

Excellent information about the impact the Israel vs Palestine conflict is having on water supply.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/8141771.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/8327188.stm

Middle East Drought 2009

2009-11-09T12:31:00.003Z

Read the information below to understand the impact the drought is having on an already water scarce region.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/8302161.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/8293588.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/8290991.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/8279290.stm

Hurricane Ida

2009-11-09T12:27:00.001Z

Hurricne Ida is threatening key oil fields in the Gulf of Mexico. See link for more info:http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/hurricane-ida-aims-for-gulf-of-mexico-oil-fields-1817394.html

The UK declares that nuclear is the choice for the future

2009-11-09T12:22:00.003Z

The Uk Government has stated that they see nuclear power as one of the answers to our future energy security. Click on the picture to find out more.

A genuis idea!

2009-10-21T10:02:00.002+01:00

Peru's low tech idea to supply their urban poor with water using volleyball nets - genius!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8297276.stm

Water Policies Suffer that Sinking Feeling!

2009-08-18T21:04:00.002+01:00

An excellent analysis on the importance of water in a world with increasing population and demands. Click on the picture to find out more!

Water Security in Asia

2009-08-18T20:56:00.004+01:00

It is predicted that Asian countries will struggle to grow enough food unless they can manage their water resources. Click on the photo below to find out more.

Las Vegas and Water Security

2009-08-18T20:48:00.004+01:00

The biggest development in Las Vegas has been announced as an attempt to reverse the impacts of the recession but what will this do for water demand? Click on the picture to find out more.

Is Lybia the future for our oil needs?

2009-08-18T20:35:00.003+01:00

With 42 billion barrels of oil, Lybia has the largest proven oil reserves in Africa. Britain's TNCs are now competing to try and improve relations with the country to secure supply. Read the articles below to find out more.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article6797118.ece

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article6795457.ece

Is Oil Running Out?

2009-08-18T20:32:00.001+01:00

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/warning-oil-supplies-are-running-out-fast-1766585.html - read and find out!

UN International Year of Sanitation

2009-08-05T18:12:00.002+01:00

Click on the picture to find out the economic, social and environmental benefits for improving sanitation. Also look at the case studies under 'IYS in Action'.

Calculate your own Water Footprint

2009-08-05T17:54:00.001+01:00

Follow this link to calculate your own water footprint - be honest!!
http://www.waterfootprint.org/?page=files/WaterFootprintCalculator

Globalisation and the Internet

2009-08-04T15:59:00.003+01:00

I love this as well! An excellent map to show which areas of the world are switched on and which are switched off. Click on the image!

TNCs and Globalisation

2009-08-04T15:56:00.004+01:00

I love this! Excellent to show TNCs influence around the world. Click on the image.

Options for our Energy Future

2009-08-04T14:50:00.004+01:00

Some extra ideas:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8085551.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8055344.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8078938.stm
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2008700362_lithium03.html
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/may/14/air-powered-car-hybrid-france
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7243247.stm

Enjoy!

Future of Energy

2009-08-04T11:41:00.003+01:00

Some starter web links to the 3 options for the future:

'Business as Usual':
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article619828.ece
http://environmentalresearchweb.org/cws/article/futures/38857
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/bc756fc0-2d9b-11dd-b92a-000077b07658,dwp_uuid=f2b40164-cfea-11dc-9309-0000779fd2ac.html

Alternative Energy (Nuclear and Wind Power):
http://watd.wuthering-heights.co.uk/subpages/nuclear.html
http://watd.wuthering-heights.co.uk/subpages/renewables.html
http://timeforchange.org/pros-and-cons-of-nuclear-power-and-sustainability
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/yes-please-no-thanks-for-and-against-nuclear-power-517402.html - excellent
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/sci_tech/2005/nuclear/default.stm

http://www.cus.net/renewableenergy/subcats/wind/wind.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7136178.stm
http://www.greenlivinganswers.com/wind-power/pros-and-cons-of-an-offshore-wind-farm

Conservation:
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123161632
http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/jul/16/energy-efficiency
http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/2008/august20/krosnick-082008.html

Canada's Tar Sands

2009-08-04T10:45:00.004+01:00

Good link that I have found: http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/oil/alberta_oilsands.html

Peak Oil

2009-08-04T10:40:00.005+01:00

An excellent Guardian article on the Peak Oil issue: http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2005/apr/21/oilandpetrol.news

A lot of the resources we will use in our Peak Oil lessons come from this website:
http://wolfatthedoor.org.uk/

Good in depth discussion of the issue and an excellent website for this part of the course:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/oil/peak-oil.html

Peak Oil documentary

2009-08-04T10:33:00.004+01:00

We will watch chapter 1 and 2 of this documentary during lessons but it is worth watching the rest of it to get a fuller picture. Click on the picture to watch.

New Frontiers in Oil Exploration

2009-08-03T16:29:00.002+01:00

The links below point take you to some extra reading and mini case studies about new areas in the world are being explored in order to reduce energy insecurity.

http://enviro-map.com/sakhalin - Japan

http://www.eurogasinc.com/oil-gas-exploration-poland_37.html - Poland

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/08/27/2015860.htm - Australia

http://myaker.net/text.cfm?path=1&id=226&lid=3 - Ghana

http://www.richminerals.ca/m1.html - Brazil

Canada's Tar Sands - a viable alternative?

2009-08-03T16:09:00.003+01:00

Click on the photo to find out more arguments against exploiting the tar sands. There are several links at the bottom of the article. Remember you need a balanced argument!

ANWR - To Drill Or Not To Drill?

2009-08-03T15:51:00.003+01:00

Watch these to get a fuller argument to the debate:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMKcxVdju8Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JbgzWCM0A4&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOZRrbE8Qao&feature=related

Extra Reading for Energy Security

2009-08-03T14:55:00.002+01:00

Visit the two links below and make notes on the key issues and points raised:

http://www.geographyinthenews.rgs.org/interviews/article/default.aspx?id=945

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/175b33fc-c006-11db-995a-000b5df10621,dwp_uuid=81f97690-812f-11da-8b55-0000779e2340.html

UK energy report

2009-07-30T17:48:00.002+01:00

Similar to the Oil summary below, this is an excellent collection of information about the UK's energy choices. Click on the picture to find out more.

Oil - energy security case study

2009-07-30T17:39:00.002+01:00

An excellent summary of oil including the background to the geopolitics and the demand for the resource. Useful to dip in and out of. Click on the graph to find out more.

Italy's immigrants despair at laws

2009-07-30T17:28:00.003+01:00

Italy has found itself as a 'hub' for illegal immigrants from Africa. This will be used as a case study during lessons. The country is now trying to combat this issue with a new set of laws. Click on the picture to find out more.

Russia digs for oil off Cuba

2009-07-30T17:15:00.005+01:00

A fantastic story to illustrate the energy security issue. Russia, an energy rich state, has now got an agreement with Cuba to drill for oil. Also, this is an excellent example of GeoPolitics with Cuba and Russias shared history. Click on the picture to find out more.

Climate Change Around the World

2009-07-20T20:29:00.003+01:00

A fantastic summary of the predicted impacts of climate change around the world. For your GCSE you need to know the impacts in a developed and a developing world country. Click on the map to use the map.

Coping with Climate Change

2009-07-20T20:10:00.007+01:00

Tuvalu Vows to go Carbon Neutral!

The island which is threatened by sea level rise wants to set an example for others to follow. Click on the photo to find out more.

Welcome!

2009-07-20T20:04:00.002+01:00

Welcome to the new Beaumont School Geography blog! This blog will have lots of revision resources for you and relevant links to articles/ videos to your course. Enjoy!