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

an area with a very high number of different species, many of which are found nowhere else

a natural or artificial system that absorbs more carbon dioxide than it releases

the total income of a country divided by its population; shows average income per person

Making a geographical decision

Geography

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

Making geographical decisions

economic, environmental or social background

area with many species, sometimes found nowhere else

whether to build a road through a rainforest

Which of the following is an example of a geographical issue?

There is not always a single correct {{ }} to a geographical issue.

Which statement best explains why there’s often no single correct decision in geography?

a reasoned case for or against a decision

a visual way of presenting numerical data

how land is used e.g. for farming, housing or parks

What is the purpose of using maps and graphs when making decisions in geography?

What do geographers try to balance when making land use decisions?

Which of these is an example of a geographical issue?

What does a well-justified decision include?

Which of these best describes a graphical source of data?

Starter Quiz

Match the keyword to its definition.