A Level Geography Syllabus1.
Drainage Basin Hydrology- Inputs: Precipitation, infiltration, surface runoff
- Flows: Overland flow, throughflow, baseflow
- Storages: Soil moisture, groundwater, surface water
- Output: Evaporation, transpiration, streamflow
2.
Atmosphere and Weather- Composition and structure of the atmosphere
- Atmospheric processes: convection, advection, radiation
- Weather systems: anticyclones, depressions, fronts
- Weather forecasting techniques: synoptic charts, weather models
3.
Rocks and Weathering- Types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
- Weathering processes: physical, chemical, biological
- Erosion and transportation of weathered material
- Formation of landforms: cliffs, valleys, caves
4.
Population- Population distribution and density
- Population growth and decline
- Population structure: age-sex pyramid, demographic transition model
- Population policies and management strategies
5.
Migration- Types of migration: internal, international, voluntary, forced
- Push and pull factors influencing migration
- Impacts of migration on origin and destination areas
- Policies and responses to migration
6.
Settlement Dynamics- Settlement patterns: rural, urban, suburban
- Factors influencing settlement location
- Urbanization and its impacts
- Sustainable urban planning and development
7.
Tropical Environments- Climate and vegetation characteristics of tropical regions
- Tropical rainforests: structure, biodiversity, deforestation
- Tropical savannas: grassland ecosystems, human impacts
- Sustainable management of tropical environments
8.
Coastal Environments- Coastal landforms: beaches, cliffs, dunes, estuaries
- Coastal processes: erosion, deposition, transportation
- Human activities and impacts on coastal areas
- Coastal management strategies: hard and soft engineering
9.
Hazardous Environments- Natural hazards: earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes
- Hazard assessment and prediction
- Impacts of hazards on human populations and the environment
- Disaster management and risk reduction strategies
10.
Hot Arid and Semi-Arid Environments- Climate characteristics of hot arid and semi-arid regions
- Desertification processes and impacts
- Water scarcity and management in arid environments
- Sustainable development in arid regions
11.
Production, Location and Change- Industrial systems: manufacturing, primary, secondary, tertiary
- Factors influencing industrial location
- Globalization and its impacts on production and trade
- Sustainable development and resource management
12.
Environmental Management- Environmental issues: pollution, conservation, biodiversity loss
- Environmental legislation and policies
- Sustainable resource management practices
- Environmental impact assessment and mitigation
13.
Global Interdependence- Global economic and political systems
- Trade and economic interdependence
- Transnational corporations and globalization
- Global governance and sustainable development goals
14.
Economic Transition- Economic development models: Rostow's stages, dependency theory
- Economic indicators: GDP, GINI coefficient, human development index
- Transition economies: from planned to market-based systems
- Challenges and opportunities in economic transition
This comprehensive A Level Geography syllabus covers various topics related to physical and human geography. It provides students with an in-depth understanding of geographical processes, environmental issues, and global interdependence. Through the study of these topics, students will develop skills in data analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving, preparing them for further studies or careers in geography and related fields.
This course is helpful for the following exams: Year 13, A Level