Geography

Assessment at a glance

Course aims & skills

Edexcel IGCSE Geography builds the skills examiners reward. By the end of the course you should be able to:

• interpret maps, graphs and statistical data
• analyse topographic maps and satellite/GIS imagery
• explain physical processes such as rivers, coasts, tropical storms and tectonic hazards
• evaluate named case studies of real places and events
• compare levels of development and quality of life between countries
• assess the human and environmental impacts of natural hazards and climate change
• plan, carry out and evaluate geographical fieldwork enquiries
• use numerical and graphical skills to present and interpret data
• draw reasoned conclusions and make geographical judgements on issues

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