Case studies for Paper 1 – Our Natural World. Unit Case Global Hazards Case study of two contrasting weather hazard events (one in the UK; one non-UK) For each hazard event, study the place specific causes (including the weather conditions which led to the event), consequences of and responses to the hazard. A case study of a tectonic event. The specific causes, consequences of and responses to the event. Tropical storm – Typhoon Haiyan in Philippines Drought in UK. Earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand Changing Climate No specific case study required but – 1) the social, economic and environmental impacts of climate change worldwide, especially from sea level rise and extreme weather events 2) the social, economic and environmental impacts of climate change in the UK, especially impact on weather patterns and seasonal changes Tuvalu, climate change and sea rise or Brazil extreme weather event – drought. UK climate change – threats and opportunities Distinctive Landscapes 1) Case of one UK coastal landscape. - the landforms created by geomorphic processes; - how the geomorphic processes operate at different scales and are influenced by geology and climate; - how human activity, including management, works in combination with geomorphic processes to impact the landscape. 2) Case study of one UK river basin. - the landforms created by geomorphic processes; - how the geomorphic processes operate at different scales and are influenced by geology and climate; - how human activity, including management, works in combination with geomorphic processes to impact the landscape. North Norfolk coast River Darent Sustaining Ecosystems 1) Case of an area of tropical rainforest at a local or regional scale. The attempts to manage the rainforest sustainably such as ecotourism, biosphere reserves and sustainable forestry. 2) Case study of sustainable management in a polar environment. One small scale example e.g. sustainable tourism or conservation. One global example of a global action e.g. Antarctic Treaty Crocker Range Biosphere Reserve in Borneo, or – Samasati Nature Retreat & ecotourism in Costa Rica. Small scale sustainable tourism at Union Glacier, Antarctica or small scale conservation, Antarctica. Global sustainable management – the Antarctic Treaty.
Case studies for Paper 2– People and Society. Unit Case study Urban Futures 1) Case study on one city in an AC. The city’s location and importance, regionally and wider world The challenges affecting the city e.g. access to housing availability, transport provision, services and inequality. One initiative to make the city more sustainable e.g. brownfield sites, waste recycling or transport improvements. 2) Case study on one city in an LIDC or EDC. The city’s location and importance, regionally and wider world The challenges affecting the city e.g. squatter settlements, informal sector jobs, health or disposal. One initiative to make the city more sustainable e.g. transport improvements in Istanbul Birmingham Istanbul Dynamic Development Case study of one LIDC (Zambia). Is it likely to stay poor? The influences of population, physical environment and politics on its development. The country’s position on the Rostow model. The success of the Millennium Development Goals The influence of international trade and reliance on a single or few commodities (primary trade) The benefits & problems of TNCs The advantages of international aid and comparing the effectiveness of one top –down and one bottom up strategy Zambia - Top down – Kariba Dam (HEP) project Bottom up – Water Aid UK in 21st Century The changing population structure and ethnic diversity of a named place. The changes in one economic hub and its significance to the region and nation The UKs political role on one global conflict The contribution of ethnic groups to the cultural life of the UK in one of – food, media or fashion London population & ethnic change Cambridge Science Park. UK and Ukraine conflict Ethnic influence on one of food, media or fashion. Resource Reliance Case study of attempts to achieve food security in one country. One local scale attempt – how successful & sustainable? One past attempt at a national scale – how successful and sustainable? One present day attempt at national scale – how successful and sustainable? Tanzania. Goat Aid. Babati, Tanzania Tanzania – Canada wheat project Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT)