COMMON+HIGHER+QUESTIONS


 * Common questions in the Higher Geography exam **

THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS AS NEW HIGHER

** Hydrosphere **

· Describe global hydrological cycle with aid of diagram ·  · Describe and explain a given storm hydrograph

** Population ** Census- how data is used and problems Population pyramids -Describe population structure Explain population structure Describe impact of population structure - youthful or aging populations Demographic transition model Give reasons for changes at different stages Describe impact of these changes Migration Describe push and pull factors in a named migration Describe obstacles to migration in a named migration Describe pros and cons for migrants and receiving country

** Lithosphere ** Coasts Describe formation of features associated with hard and soft coastlines (to do this effectively you will need to know about the processes involved in coastal erosion, transportation and deposition and the mechanics of wave formation)

** Atmosphere **

ITCZ Describe the rainfall patterns in N Africa Explain these patterns Describe the characteristics of mT and cT airstreams Global energy budget Explain (often with reference to diagram) the differences between energy receipt at low and high latitudes. Explain why only 50% of incoming energy reaches the Earth’s surface Atmospheric circulation Describe the circulation cells and how the distribute energy Climate change Describe the causes of climate change Describe the likely impacts

** Development and Health **

Aids Describe distribution in Sub Saharan Africa Explain how disease spreads Describe the impact of the disease Malaria Describe human and physical factors that affect spread of disease Describe the methods used to try to control the disease, commenting on effectiveness Describe impact of disease on developing countries Indicators of development Reasons for problems with indicators Examples of economic and social indicators and how they indicate development Differences in development Reasons for differences in development between ELDC countries Reasons for differences in development within developing countries (usually between urban and rural areas) Primary Health Care Describe the methods used in primary health care