S5/6 Higher pupils will undertake the following units:
Physical Environments
This unit investigates aspects of Physical Geography, including:
Atmosphere
- Global heat budget
- Redistribution of energy by atmosphere and oceanic circulation
- The cause and impact of the Intertropical Convergence Zone
Lithosphere
- Glaciated and Coastal landscapes
Hydrosphere
- The Global Hydrological Cycle
- Interpretation of hydrographs
- Formation of river features, such as waterfalls
Biosphere
- Properties and formation processes of soil
For more information: SQA Physical Environments
Human Environments
This unit investigates aspects of Human Geography, such as:
Rural Environments
- Rural land use conflicts and their management
- The impact and management of rural land degradation
Urban Environments
- Management of urban change
Population
- Methods of population data collection
- Consequences of population structure
- Causes and impacts of forced and voluntary migration
For more information: SQA Human Environments
Global Issues
This unit investigates:
Development and Health
- Validity of development indicators
- Differences in levels of development between developing countries
- Management of malaria
- Primary health care strategies
For more information: SQA Global Issues
Application of Geographical Skills
The final exam paper has 10 marks allocated to Application of Geographical Skills.
