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Case Studies For The Cambridge International AS and A Level Geography

The document outlines various case studies for the Cambridge International AS and A Level Geography syllabus, categorized into six topics: Population and Settlement, The Physical Environment, Economic Transition, Environmental Management, Hazardous Environments, and Global Interdependence. Each case study includes specific details about its relevance to the syllabus, such as China's One-Child Policy and the Amazon Rainforest. These examples serve to enhance understanding of key geographical concepts and issues.

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Case Studies For The Cambridge International AS and A Level Geography

The document outlines various case studies for the Cambridge International AS and A Level Geography syllabus, categorized into six topics: Population and Settlement, The Physical Environment, Economic Transition, Environmental Management, Hazardous Environments, and Global Interdependence. Each case study includes specific details about its relevance to the syllabus, such as China's One-Child Policy and the Amazon Rainforest. These examples serve to enhance understanding of key geographical concepts and issues.

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For the Cambridge International AS and A Level Geography (9696) syllabus, here are some case

studies that align with the topics covered:

1. Population and Settlement

 Case Study: China's One-Child Policy


o Topic: Population Policies
o Details: Examines the impact of China's policy on birth rates, gender imbalance,
and the aging population.
 Case Study: Urbanization in Lagos, Nigeria
o Topic: Urbanization and its effects
o Details: Explores rapid urban growth, infrastructure challenges, and informal
settlements in Lagos.

2. The Physical Environment

 Case Study: The Amazon Rainforest


o Topic: Tropical Rainforests
o Details: Looks at biodiversity, deforestation, and conservation efforts in the
Amazon.
 Case Study: The Great Barrier Reef
o Topic: Coral Reefs
o Details: Investigates coral bleaching, tourism impacts, and conservation
strategies.

3. Economic Transition

 Case Study: Silicon Valley, USA


o Topic: High-tech industries
o Details: Analysis of the development, economic impact, and challenges faced by
Silicon Valley.
 Case Study: Bangladesh Textile Industry
o Topic: Globalization and industrial change
o Details: Discusses the growth of the textile industry, working conditions, and
economic benefits.

4. Environmental Management

 Case Study: The Aral Sea Disaster


o Topic: Water management issues
o Details: Examines the environmental and socio-economic impacts of the
shrinking Aral Sea.
 Case Study: The Three Gorges Dam, China
o Topic: Large-scale water management projects
o Details: Evaluates the benefits and drawbacks of the dam in terms of flood
control, hydroelectric power, and displacement of people.
5. Hazardous Environments

 Case Study: The 2010 Haiti Earthquake


o Topic: Tectonic hazards
o Details: Focuses on the causes, impacts, and response to the earthquake in Haiti.
 Case Study: Mount Pinatubo Eruption, 1991
o Topic: Volcanic hazards
o Details: Discusses the eruption, its impacts on the environment and people, and
subsequent disaster management.

6. Global Interdependence

 Case Study: NAFTA


o Topic: Trade agreements and economic integration
o Details: Analyzes the North American Free Trade Agreement's impact on
member countries.
 Case Study: Fairtrade Coffee in Ethiopia
o Topic: Global trade and development
o Details: Examines how fairtrade practices affect coffee farmers and local
economies in Ethiopia.

These case studies can provide in-depth examples and analyses relevant to the Cambridge A
Level Geography syllabus.

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