The Physical Environment

Geological Variations in the UK

Overview of the UK’s physical landscape

Processes Shaping UK Landscapes

Overview of the UK’s physical landscape

Coastal Physical Processes

Optional sub topic 1A: Coastal landscapes and processes

Coastal Landforms

Optional sub topic 1A: Coastal landscapes and processes

Human Impact on Coasts

Optional sub topic 1A: Coastal landscapes and processes

Case Study: Coastal Landscape

Optional sub topic 1A: Coastal landscapes and processes

River Physical Processes

Optional sub topic 1B: River landscapes and processes

River Landforms

Optional sub topic 1B: River landscapes and processes

Human Impact on Rivers

Optional sub topic 1B: River landscapes and processes

Case Study: River Landscape

Optional sub topic 1B: River landscapes and processes

Glacial Processes

Optional sub topic 1C: Glaciated upland landscapes and processes

Glacial Landforms

Optional sub topic 1C: Glaciated upland landscapes and processes

Human Impact on Glaciated Landscapes

Optional sub topic 1C: Glaciated upland landscapes and processes

Case Study: Glaciated Landscape

Optional sub topic 1C: Glaciated upland landscapes and processes

Global Atmospheric Circulation

Natural Climate Change

Anthropogenic Climate Change

UK Climate Characteristics

Tropical Cyclone Formation

Tropical cyclones

Impacts and Responses to Tropical Cyclones

Tropical cyclones

Causes of Drought

Drought

Impacts and Responses to Drought

Drought

Global Ecosystem Distribution

Importance of the Biosphere

UK Ecosystems

Tropical Rainforest Features

Tropical rainforests

Rainforest Management and Threats

Tropical rainforests

Deciduous Woodland Features

Deciduous woodlands

Deciduous Woodland Management

Deciduous woodlands