Geography essays MEGATHREAD!!

Monkeyman1993

I'm only gonna learn flood plains and waterfalls for the physical section and if they don't come up, then they don't come up! I was just wondering how many SRPs everyone thinks are in this, i reckon 14. And does anyone have any extra ones i could use?

Ps. i'm assuming they'll do the with reference to the OS map thing again.

In this answer i will examine the formation of a flood plain.
This is evident on the OS map at V111 111 by the pale green colour and the lack of contour lines.
A flood plain is a feature of river deposition and it is the flat area of land on either side of a river. It may be found in the mature or old age stage.
The processes involved in the formation of a flood plain are flooding and deposition.
When a river's volume becomes too much it bursts its banks and flood out into the surrounding area.
When this happens, the load is deposited and large areas of flat, even, flood plain are formed on both sides.
As a river flows through a valley the meanders swing out and remove any interlocking spurs or raises in the land to produce a flat plain.
When the river floods the load is deposited, but the water percolates through, leaving a thin layer of sediment known as alluvium.
Over many years and repeated flooding a deep layer of alluvium will form. This is fertile and is often used for agriculture.
The edges of the plain which are low hills are called bluffs. These have resisted the erosion and border the plain.
A very flat flood plain can be found on the River Suit near Clonmel.
Floodplains are of great importance to a river. During times of heavy rainfall this is where a river will burst its banks are overflow.
The flatness of the land slows down the water and encourages deposition. This reduces the damage caused by erosion.
Diagram.

Any one have any other ideas?

Hayezer

Can you identify a levee on an OS map? I did waterfall and levee

SineadMcc

Does anyone know what essay is "Borders of a region change over time" ?

Geo10

SineadMcc wrote: »

Does anyone know what essay is "Borders of a region change over time" ?

I think you can talk about how the boundaries of an urban region changed over time e.g the expansion of Dublin or LA
But I'm not 100% sure... I learned them for the urban region Q but I can't see why they wouldn't be accepted for the change in the Borders of a region

Wesc.

Geo10 wrote: »

I think you can talk about how the boundaries of an urban region changed over time e.g the expansion of Dublin or LA
But I'm not 100% sure... I learned them for the urban region Q but I can't see why they wouldn't be accepted for the change in the Borders of a region

Correct, that's exactly what it is.

SineadMcc

Geo10 wrote: »

I think you can talk about how the boundaries of an urban region changed over time e.g the expansion of Dublin or LA
But I'm not 100% sure... I learned them for the urban region Q but I can't see why they wouldn't be accepted for the change in the Borders of a region

Thank you for your help, I have it here!! * The nerves are getting to me

Hayezer

Sorry guys but I still haven't started human elective . Anyone have any pointers?

SineadMcc

Hayezer wrote: »

Sorry guys but I still haven't started human elective . Anyone have any pointers?

Ehmm, Make sure you know migration, the questions change really every year so there's no concrete answer for it (correct me if i'm wrong ) .. but like look at Donar/Host countries .. urban problems in cities(traffic cong &urban decay/sprawl) and the strategies to deal with all that (urban renewal&redevelopment) , functions and services change over time (eg Galway with medieval education etc) , change in land use - docklands .. and so on , also even ethnic, racial & religious issues created by migration ! The list goes on ......

CiaranK

How does this look for the Measurement and Effects of Earthquakes (Just typed out in SRP's


2008, Question 3
Examine with references to actual examples the Measurement and Effects of Earthquakes. [30m]

Seismograph - Measures seismic waves
Weight suspended on string
3 seismographs in a station
2 horizontal (East-West/North-South)
1 vertical
Richter Scale - Measures Motion/Energy
Logarithmic scale

Effects vary
Los angeles - 1994
Along San Andreas Fault
6.7 on Richter scale
40 seconds long
Epicentre just north of LA city
Over 60 killed, 9000 injured, 25000 homeless
€50 billion in damages

Japan - 1997 - Kobe
Subtuction zone off cost
Most earthquake prone zone in the world
5000 dead
€31 billion in damages

PictureFrame

CiaranK wrote: »

How does this look for the Measurement and Effects of Earthquakes (Just typed out in SRP's


2008, Question 3
Examine with references to actual examples the Measurement and Effects of Earthquakes. [30m]

Seismograph - Measures seismic waves
Weight suspended on string
3 seismographs in a station
2 horizontal (East-West/North-South)
1 vertical
Richter Scale - Measures Motion/Energy
Logarithmic scale

Effects vary
Los angeles - 1994
Along San Andreas Fault
6.7 on Richter scale
40 seconds long
Epicentre just north of LA city
Over 60 killed, 9000 injured, 25000 homeless
€50 billion in damages

Japan - 1997 - Kobe
Subtuction zone off cost
Most earthquake prone zone in the world
5000 dead
€31 billion in damages

Looks good! Detailed but very clear! Especially the Measurements section! I just talk about how the Richter and Modified Mercalli scale measure the effects of earthquakes!

For effects i'm doing the Pakistan Earthquake (2005) and Mexico City (1985)

CiaranK

PictureFrame wrote: »

Looks good! Detailed but very clear! Especially the Measurements section! I just talk about how the Richter and Modified Mercalli scale measure the effects of earthquakes!

For effects i'm doing the Pakistan Earthquake (2005) and Mexico City (1985)

Nice one thanks I'm pretty much ready for Physical now.

Regional is the killer for me The Geoecology I know 4 essays. The elective isn't too bad either.

If you break the paper down it isn't too bad at all. The % breakdown looks like this:

Short Q's - 16%
A parts - 4% each (x3)
B parts - 6% each (x3)
C parts - 6% each (x3)
Option - 16%
Project - 20%

PictureFrame

CiaranK wrote: »

Nice one thanks I'm pretty much ready for Physical now.

Regional is the killer for me The Geoecology I know 4 essays. The elective isn't too bad either.

If you break the paper down it isn't too bad at all. The % breakdown looks like this:

Short Q's - 16%
A parts - 4% each (x3)
B parts - 6% each (x3)
C parts - 6% each (x3)
Option - 16%
Project - 20%

Agree completely! Regional is awful! But it's only one section!

David1994

PictureFrame wrote: »

Agree completely! Regional is awful! But it's only one section!

A few weeks ago I would have said Regional was the worst but I think it's fairly nice :P The only thing I do not like about it is the learning of stats... I seem to get different stats mixed up throughout my essays

Only need to look over few Human essays,go over physical essays and interactions with biome

Hayezer

Anyone know if down the years questions have come up 2 years in a row? Cus I'm skipping every question that came up last year, starting to think I should learn a few :S

Mysteriouschic

I lost my perfect answer I had on the human interaction with the rock cycle . I guess I'll have to use the sample answer now. I had the other learnt off before but I can't remember it as I need to look over it again.

Fergus_

Is anyone else wary about using the exam skills book?

My essays are pretty much a lot of points being ripped out of it, wouldn't the examiners get bored of seeing the same answers and maybe cost you a few marks?

deathbythelc

Fergus_ wrote: »

Is anyone else wary about using the exam skills book?

My essays are pretty much a lot of points being ripped out of it, wouldn't the examiners get bored of seeing the same answers and maybe cost you a few marks?

Once you have the relevant information they can't not give you the marks.

Mysteriouschic

Fergus_ wrote: »

Is anyone else wary about using the exam skills book?

My essays are pretty much a lot of points being ripped out of it, wouldn't the examiners get bored of seeing the same answers and maybe cost you a few marks?

They won't mind as you would've had to spend time learning the answer. I asked my teacher he said it's fine.

David1994

Anyone else get nervous about Geography? I really want an A and am fairly well prepared but it seems to be taking up a lot of my time...Human Geo will be my downfall I will need to study from 7-9 going over Human and Option.Hopefully will fit in some English after...

Fergus_

Thanks for the responses, that certainly puts my mind at ease because our textbook is really bad for taking notes out of and our teacher didn't exactly give us good notes either.

Hellebelle

Can you answer the questions in bullet point form or will you lose marks if you don't write it essay style?

CiaranK

Hellebelle wrote: »

Can you answer the questions in bullet point form or will you lose marks if you don't write it essay style?

I was told always do it in essay form

Geo10

Hellebelle wrote: »

Can you answer the questions in bullet point form or will you lose marks if you don't write it essay style?

You can answer the 30 markers in bullet points, essay form or a mixture of both (essay where you make points/ lists)... it doesn't matter as long as you have the SRPs

I'd answer the option in essay form though as there are Overall Cohesion/ Clarity marks.

Geo10

David1994 wrote: »

A few weeks ago I would have said Regional was the worst but I think it's fairly nice :P The only thing I do not like about it is the learning of stats... I seem to get different stats mixed up throughout my essays

Only need to look over few Human essays,go over physical essays and interactions with biome

I'm the same with Regional! I'm fine learning off the stats but when I'm done learning all the answers I get all the statistics mixed up! I'm going to have to literally look at all the regional answers just before the exam so that doesn't happen on the day. Statistics only stay in my head for an average of 3 hours and then gone!

David1994

Geo10 wrote: »

I'm the same with Regional! I'm fine learning off the stats but when I'm done learning all the answers I get all the statistics mixed up! I'm going to have to literally look at all the regional answers just before the exam so that doesn't happen on the day. Statistics only stay in my head for an average of 3 hours and then gone!

Yep thats my plan too Tomorrow I am going to do have to do a good bit of Geography aswell as English. Hopefully we will be ok though

treely

What are the chances of a human activity on only ONE biome coming up? I have an essay on two biomes, and couldnt answer on one if it came up. Do you reckon this will be enough for geocology?

Human activities on two biomes
Human activities on soils
Characteristics of biome
Adaption of flora and fauna on biome


My essays for the last two on that list are very similar. Should it be that way? In my characteristics one, I have a bullet point or two on adaptions under headings of flora and fauna.

fizzyorange

Ah lads, in five days time we won't need this thread ever again. I cannot believe it's that close!

PictureFrame

I'm considering learning the Influence of Climate on the Characteristics of a Biome instead of Human Interaction with Soils..

Good/bad idea?

Geo10

fizzyorange wrote: »

Ah lads, in five days time we won't need this thread ever again. I cannot believe it's that close!

Aah! Panicking now! :eek: I'm kind of in the "denial stage" that the LC is actually going to happen! I haven't even looked at English yet! I'm really trying to concentrate on geog though cos that's supposed to be my best subject. I've so much geo to learn I might leave all English till the day before!

Hellebelle

CiaranK wrote: »

I was told always do it in essay form

My teacher never even mentioned doing it in bullet points, it's only on here I saw someone mentioning it. If worst comes to the worst I might just have to write it in points and hope for the best

Hayezer

For elective I have:

• Urban Problems in developed world
• Central Place Theory
• Historic Settlements
• Rural Settlement Patterns
• Donor and Receiver region
• Pop. density and distribution
• Land functions thing

Think I'd be ok? Really don't feel like doing anymore but if anyone thinks 1 or 2 more things might come up I might add them

PictureFrame

Hayezer wrote: »

For elective I have:

• Urban Problems in developed world
• Central Place Theory
• Historic Settlements
• Rural Settlement Patterns
• Donor and Receiver region
• Pop. density and distribution
• Land functions thing

Think I'd be ok? Really don't feel like doing anymore but if anyone thinks 1 or 2 more things might come up I might add them

Have you studied a theoretical model that explains the development of land use zones? The Burgess Concentric zone model? Hasn't been up since 2006 I think! Looks good though!

Mysteriouschic

I really hope secondary activities in a Irish region comes up. I think primary came up last year.
Do I need to learn the thing about the EU? I was thinking of leaving it it doesn't usually come up on both questions.

Hayezer

PictureFrame wrote: »

Have you studied a theoretical model that explains the development of land use zones? The Burgess Concentric zone model? Hasn't been up since 2006 I think! Looks good though!

I'll have a quick look over it, cheers!

Sunny!!

has anyone noticed in sue honans book in the human section she has two 2012 questions?

pg 159 dynamics of settlement - land use zones
pg 171 urban expansion

Misprint?

deathbythelc

Sunny!! wrote: »

has anyone noticed in sue honans book in the human section she has two 2012 questions?

pg 159 dynamics of settlement - land use zones
pg 171 urban expansion

Misprint?

I noticed those too. It'd be funny if they showed up on the paper.

bobjimmy

Quick question just wondering for the 2009 paper.
For question 10 (C) its examine how the functions of an urban centre has changed over time.

And then for question 12 (C) its describe and explain changing land use in urban areas.

Is this just not basically the same question?

Sunny!!

deathbythelc wrote: »

I noticed those too. It'd be funny if they showed up on the paper.

i find it a bit weird though the same misprint was on different pages.
Maybe these topics are guaranteed?

JLAD95

carnibell wrote: »

Learn either human interaction with rocks or with rivers. The 2 of them always come up in different questions

Thanks I never realised that.

PictureFrame

bobjimmy wrote: »

Quick question just wondering for the 2009 paper.
For question 10 (C) its examine how the functions of an urban centre has changed over time.

And then for question 12 (C) its describe and explain changing land use in urban areas.

Is this just not basically the same question?

No, they're actually very different!

For the Functions of an Urban Centre, you talk about how an Urban areas functions have changed over time. For example if you take Entertainment Functions in Dublin City:

You discuss:

• What function you're discussing- The 02 Arena Dublin
• What it use to be- A Train depo where trains were sent to be fixed
• Why did this service decline? As the rail terminis was too small
• What is its function now- Music Concerts
• Where is it located- Along the quays (I think?)
• Why is it located there- Accessibility end of route focus.

And you do this for 2 functions. Another could be service functions and you talk about the National Convention Centre.

12(C)- Changing land use:

You name your city
Give 2 Areas of Changing land use- CBD and Transition Zone
Discuss why both have changed (what's there, why is it there, where are these areas located in Dublin, why has land use changed etc.)

For example:

CBD

• Centre of Business in a city. Most goods services supplied are available in this area.
• Stretches from Grafton Street across River Liffey to O'Connell street in Dublin
• Land use changes so highest revenue can be earned from shops/services that occupy CBD
• Many old residences built in last century have been changed into modern office blocks as they earn more revenue e.g. Merrion Street

You give a couple more SRP's and do the same for the Transition Zone

teacake

Well lads, I'm only looking for a D3, so what should I focus on for the phyiscal questions and elective?

Sunny!!

teacake wrote: »

Well lads, I'm only looking for a D3, so what should I focus on for the phyiscal questions and elective?

- waterfall
- sedimentary rocks

- donor receiver for human
- changing land uses

Astrozombies

Mysteriouschic wrote: »

I really hope secondary activities in a Irish region comes up. I think primary came up last year.
Do I need to learn the thing about the EU? I was thinking of leaving it it doesn't usually come up on both questions.

secondary and primary came up last year for an irish region.
go with teritary, hasn't been up since 07/08

PictureFrame

I really think the Contrast question this year will be on Agriculture in Europe. Agriculture has NEVER been asked!! Ever! They're going to have to ask it at some stage! Why not Friday morning at 9.30? :P

OMG, I felt sick when I wrote that.. *gags

Sunny!!

:eek:

PictureFrame wrote: »

I really think the Contrast question this year will be on Agriculture in Europe. Agriculture has NEVER been asked!! Ever! They're going to have to ask it at some stage! Why not Friday morning at 9.30? :P

OMG, I felt sick when I wrote that.. *gags

oh god, when i was making out my plan i was like will i take the risk and leave this out, and i did, this must be a sign!!!

siobhan93

PictureFrame wrote: »

I really think the Contrast question this year will be on Agriculture in Europe. Agriculture has NEVER been asked!! Ever! They're going to have to ask it at some stage! Why not Friday morning at 9.30? :P

OMG, I felt sick when I wrote that.. *gags

Hahahahahahaha that made me laugh.. cause that made me feel seriously sick!! Sounded like you were excited about it :pac:

PictureFrame

siobhan93 wrote: »

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Hahahahahahaha that made me laugh.. cause that made me feel seriously sick!! Sounded like you were excited about it :pac:

I'm nearly in a vomit inducing state thinking about it.. I need an A1 and I have so much left to do. And I can't devote all my time to it as I need a B1 minimum (absolute minimum) in English and haven't looked at Maths Paper I yet.. Omg.

Geo10

PictureFrame wrote: »

I really think the Contrast question this year will be on Agriculture in Europe. Agriculture has NEVER been asked!! Ever! They're going to have to ask it at some stage! Why not Friday morning at 9.30? :P

OMG, I felt sick when I wrote that.. *gags

I felt sick reading that! mainly because that's the one thing I think REALLY might come up!! Would this be ok as a template for that answer?
• How SOILS Help Agri in Paris Basin & hinder it in Mezzogiorno (and then discuss)
• How CLIMATE Help Agri in Paris Basin & hinder it in Mezzogiorno (and then discuss)
• How HUMAN FACTORS Help Agri in Paris Basin & hinder it in Mezzogiorno (and then discuss e.g. Size of Market, Transport infrastructure, farm sizes and ownership/ latifundia etc.)

Astrozombies

How do you even do a comparison essay, if I tried to do one gaurantee it'd be about 2 pages long :S
But I know Agriculture in both Mezzogiorno and Paris off by heart
Do you'd think it'd be alright studying just Teritary activities in BMW/GDA? Seeing as manufacturing and Agriculture came up last year for Irish regions.

Sunny!!

Astrozombies wrote: »

How do you even do a comparison essay, if I tried to do one gaurantee it'd be about 2 pages long :S
But I know Agriculture in both Mezzogiorno and Paris off by heart
Do you'd think it'd be alright studying just Teritary activities in BMW/GDA? Seeing as manufacturing and Agriculture came up last year for Irish regions.

ive just left out manufacturing. They could give a general question about activities though but i suppose you could avoid it there.