Revision tasks
Create a revison revison resource that compares the flooding in Bangladesh and Houston.
Success criteria:
Consider a good way in which you could present the work (i.e. a infographic, mind map, poster etc)
You should include the physical and human causes of the flooding, the effects and management (how do these vary between MEDCs and LEDCs)
Examples of 7 mark questions
In many parts of the world the natural environment presents hazards to people. Choose an example of one of the following: a flood, a tropical storm, a drought. For a named area, describe the causes of the hazard which you have chosen. [7]
Choose a named example of one of the following: an area of mountains, a fast-flowing river, a flood plain. Describe the ways in which your chosen type of natural environment can provide opportunities for the people who live there. [7]
Flooding occurs on the flood plains and deltas of some rivers.
For a river which you have studied, explain what has been done to reduce flooding. [7]
Describe the advantages and difficulties for people of living on a river delta. You should refer to a delta which you have studied. [7]
Explain how and why a delta is formed. You should refer to an example you have studied and include labeled diagrams. [7]
Explain how a river changes from source to mouth (7)
Create a revison revison resource that compares the flooding in Bangladesh and Houston.
Success criteria:
Consider a good way in which you could present the work (i.e. a infographic, mind map, poster etc)
You should include the physical and human causes of the flooding, the effects and management (how do these vary between MEDCs and LEDCs)
Examples of 7 mark questions
In many parts of the world the natural environment presents hazards to people. Choose an example of one of the following: a flood, a tropical storm, a drought. For a named area, describe the causes of the hazard which you have chosen. [7]
Choose a named example of one of the following: an area of mountains, a fast-flowing river, a flood plain. Describe the ways in which your chosen type of natural environment can provide opportunities for the people who live there. [7]
Flooding occurs on the flood plains and deltas of some rivers.
For a river which you have studied, explain what has been done to reduce flooding. [7]
Describe the advantages and difficulties for people of living on a river delta. You should refer to a delta which you have studied. [7]
Explain how and why a delta is formed. You should refer to an example you have studied and include labeled diagrams. [7]
Explain how a river changes from source to mouth (7)
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