GCSE, AS and A Level Geography Revision
Characteristics and Climate The angles between the 50° and 60° N of the equator is the region where coniferous forests are found. These forests are known as evergreen coniferous forests that consist of trees equipped with needles like leaves. These are also known as Taiga forests. The most common trees found in this region are … Read more
The community of living beings and the physical environment combine and work together to form a functional and structural unit of the biosphere. Both physical and living beings interact with each other and exchange materials. The ecosystem is a composite set of relations between the living and non-living aspects of nature. It includes plants, micro-organisms, … Read more
Some deserts around the world lack rainfall entirely or lack water. The annual rainfall can be small of about 5 to 10 inches and is quite inconsistent. In some areas, torrential rains also occur which leads to destructive effects in the desert. Rainstorm can accompany several inches of rainfall within a few hours. This leads … Read more
Materials that have been eroded and carried by winds must come to a place where it rest. The fine dust particles can be carried by winds to far away places and may be completely eradicated out of the desert. It has been observed that some dust grains can travel even more than 2.300 miles before … Read more
Like any other landform, desert landforms are also the result of erosional and depositional processes. These landforms are mainly formed due to the weathering of rocks, action of wind and water. Exfoliation (Mechanical weathering) is the process which is mainly responsible for weathering in the desert while chemical weathering plays less role here. In upland … Read more
Deserts are quite inhospitable but still has been inhabited by different groups. The environment of the desert offers an extreme environment for them. The lack of water, food and other basic means of living are not easily accessible. Still, some civilizations have attained quite high living standards, like that of Egypt and some are going … Read more
A mountain is a type of land that has risen above the surrounding territory in a limited area. Mountains are formed of rocks and soil. The height of the mountains ranges from 600 m to more than 8000 m. If the height of the raised land is less than 600 m, then these are called … Read more
To understand the concept of depressions and anticyclones, we need to understand the terms atmospheric pressure, high pressure and low pressure. We all know that air exerts pressure and atmospheric pressure is nothing but the force exerted by the air on the earth. To understand properly, look at the diagram given below. Pressure is highest … Read more
Climate change is a topic that we like to discuss and a topic that we regularly see being discussed on different forms of media. During your geography examination, you will more than likely be asked several different questions about climate change. The Evidence When we talk about climate change, we are not simply referring to … Read more
Most of the cities that can be found in the UK are incredibly unique. This is because they are located where they are for a geography-related reason. For your geography examination, you will need to be able to spot why cities are located where they are and how the people benefit from that. Our Cities … Read more