This Unit is comprised on 3 topics (Population, Urban, & Rural) and is examined in Paper 1 of the exam.
Human Environments is built around several case-studies – so you will be expected to read, understanding & retain information about different examples of issues around the world.
POPULATION
Looking at Data collection, Consequences of Population Structure, Migration. Case studies include Syrian refugee movement & economic migrants from Europe to Scotland. The topic booklet is here:
Here are some links to support your case study investigations. Start with these, then do some of you own research (but be critical of your sources – are you reading opinion or factual research?)
BBC Bitesize (for Voluntary Migration): https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z8g334j/revision/1
LSE 2016 Paper see page 2 summary (for Voluntary Migration): https://cep.lse.ac.uk/pubs/download/brexit05.pdf
Internet Geography resources (for Forced Migration): https://www.internetgeography.net/igcse-geography/population-and-settlement-igcse-geography/international-migration-from-syria-to-europe/
Loads here, just don’t worry about the tasks (for Forced Migration): https://www.geographypods.com/migration-to-the-eu.html
RURAL – Part 1: Rural Land Degradation
Considering the impact and management of rural land degradation related to semi-arid areas.
Map required for Rural topic:
Student Workbook:Rural Pt1 2020
IFAD Information Booklet: IFAD Rural handout
Link for Great Green Wall: https://www.greatgreenwall.org/
