Edexcel Unit 3 Geography: the Physical Environment Revision Topics

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Unit 3 – The Human Environment Top Tips for the paper 1. The final question for each topic (always a six - marker): i) A good example of the difference between a 4, 5 and 6 mark answer for a 6 mark question When explaining how Singapore is attempting to increase its birth rate (topic 4) “Singapore has attempted to increase its birth rate by offering cash incentives to parents if they have a third child” – No specifics or explanation. (Level 2) “Singapore has attempted to increase its birth rate by offering $6000 to parents for a third child” – specific details but no explanation. (Level 3 – 5 marks) “Singapore has attempted to increase its birth rate by offering $6000 to parents for a third child so they have extra money which could be used to buy a larger car” – specific details AND explanation. (Level 3 – 6 marks) 2. Graph completion questions: i) Take care with these. You will not be asked to colour anything in using pencil crayons, but you must be able to complete a graph using the correct shading / hatching with your pencil. ii) Look at the scale carefully. Make sure that heights AND widths are accurate. Use a ruler and a pencil to neatly complete the graph – do not use pen as you cannot rub it out! 3. Timings: i) Poor time management can cost you marks! The paper is worth 50 marks, there are two sections and you have 60 minutes. This means that you should be: • Spending 30 minutes on each section – roughly one minute per mark. • Leaving yourself at least 5-10 minutes to complete the final 6-mark question. Websites to help http://www.revisionworld.co.uk/gcse/geography/population (Population) http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/population/ (Population) Section 1 – The Human World – Population Change Things to know 1) Describe and explain the growth and distribution of global population. 2)

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