resources that are released prior to an examination, which include maps, graphs and text that give information about a geographical issue

a dam built across a bay or estuary that uses the movement of the tides to generate electricity

the economic, environmental, historical or social background to an issue

Evaluating geographical issues

Geography

This unit teaches pupils how to address a key exam component, Issue Evaluation. Pupils learn how to address these important geographical skills to support them in the run-up to the exam.

Decision making in geography

Information given before an exam to explore a geographical issue

A dam using tide movement to generate electricity

The background (e.g. economic or environmental) to an issue

Match the keywords to their correct meanings:

What type of energy is generated by a tidal barrage?

Which of these would you expect to find in pre-release material?

Because decisions involve values and trade-offs

Why might there be no single correct answer to a geographical issue?

Which of the following is an example of balancing people’s needs with the environment?

What kind of data would most help a geographer evaluate a traffic issue in a city?

Which type of map is most useful for showing land use in a city?

What is the purpose of using graphs in geography?

Which of these is least useful when evaluating the environmental impact of building a shopping centre?

Graphs and maps help geographers understand patterns and support decisions

Some students think geographers don’t need to use graphs and maps if they’ve visited a place. What’s a better way to think about it?

Evaluating geographical issues

Lesson outcome