Key geography paper 1 case studies and notes

Question 1

Tectonic Hazards case study

Answer 1

LIC earthquake: Nepal (2015) — 7.8 magnitude, high death toll, poor infrastructure.

Question 2

Weather Hazards case study

Answer 2

Tropical Storm: Typhoon Haiyan (2013) — Philippines, massive storm surge, international aid.

Question 3

ecosystem case study

Answer 3

UK ecosystem example: Epping Forest — deciduous woodland, nutrient cycling.

Question 4

tropical rainforest case study

Answer 4

Amazon Rainforest — deforestation causes (logging, farming), sustainable management (ecotourism, selective logging).

Question 5

hot deserts case study

Answer 5

Thar Desert (India & Pakistan) — opportunities (farming, tourism), challenges (water supply, soil erosion), desertification.

Question 6

coast case study

Answer 6

Holderness Coast (East Yorkshire) — erosion, coastal management (groynes, sea walls).

Question 7

river case study

Answer 7

River Tees — upper course features (High Force waterfall), lower course flood management (levees, dams).