1. Create a key and label the following:

• 10 largest earthquakes in recorded history
• 10 largest volcanic eruptions on record
• Mid-Atlantic ridge
• Ring of fire
• Rocky mountain range
• Himalayan mountain range
• Andes Mountain range

2. Find an example and draw a labeled diagram of each of the following:

1. Constructive margins/ divergent plate boundary
2. Destructive margins/ convergent plate boundary and subduction zone
3. conservative margin/ transform fault
4. Hot spot

For each one, use annotations to describe the following:

• Tectonic process – the types of crust involved, what are the plates called, what actually happens
• Seismic activity – are there any? At what depth? How regular?
• Volcanic activity – are there any? If so – what type?

Google doc folder with most IGCSE Study Guides.

Also, have a look at the Syllabus and command terms.

See google doc here

In groups of three, you are to research a region that is prone to regular river flooding, and detail the impact of a specific major recent flood.

Suggested rivers for research:

• Ganges (Bangladesh)
• Mississippi (United States)
• Red River (Canada)
• Chao Phraya (Thailand)
• Niger (Nigeria)
• Brisbane (Australia)
• Rhine (Germany)
• Yangtze (China)
• Mekong (Vietnam)
• Brahmaputra (India)

You are to prepare a written report that contains:

1. At least two paragraphs describing the river system identifying its source, naming major tributaries, identifying primary soil and rock types, etc.

-Make references to the map

2. A hand-drawn map (text p.24) of the region that is annotated with:

– Areas prone to regular flooding
– Human developments that have impacted flooding
– Main physical features

3. At least two paragraphs outlining the human development around the river and how it has impacted flooding in the region

4. At least three paragraphs outlining a recent flood event and the damages caused
-Human impact
-Economic impact
-Environmental impact

5. An annotated, hand-drawn flood hydrograph (text p.14-15 or p.23) from a recent flood event (i.e. specific year)(Must be the same as #5)

6. At least two paragraphs outlining strategies that could be used to prevent major flooding damage in the future

7. A rough cross-section of the river where it flows through a major populated area
-Include major settlement and physical features

8. At least three photos, labeled and annotated, of the river and/or flooding on the river

Additional requirements:
All graphs, maps, tables must be numbered and referred to in the text.
A bibliography in MLA format with all sources used

Assessment Criteria: A, B & C
Due Wednesday, April 25

Unit test on Monday April 16

Study guides: 

River Processes

Weathering

Case study: Bangladesh

IGCSE 10 Geography students will have an exam next week.

Here is the study guide.