Higher Geography for CfE: Global Issues

Book excerpt: Exam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Geography First Teaching: September 2014 First Exam: June 2015 The only textbook to concentrate on the three most popular options in Unit 3 of the CfE Higher Geography course, fully endorsed by SQA. This book is a complete guide to the most popular options in the Global Issues Unit of the Higher Geography course, which accounts for 30% of the marks in the external examination. - Blends theoretical content and processes with detailed guidance on practical aspects - Offers geographical perspectives on environmental and social issues and their significance - Encourages students to interact with their environment and develop an interest in, understanding of, and concern for the environment and sustainable development - Provides exam style questions in every chapter and new, contemporary case studies and exemplars for a fresh and inspirational examination of well-known geographical themes The three topics covered are River Basin Management, Development and Health and Global Climate Change. A companion volume, Higher Geography for CfE: Physical and Human Environments, provides material for Units 1 and 2 of the course.