S3 Homework for 06.09.10

1. What four features can you identify in the above photograph (4 marks)

2. Choosing one of the features, explain how it was formed (4 marks)

Higher Homework for 31.08.10

1. Identify air masses A and B from Q1A and describe their nature and origin (6 marks)

2. Using map Q1B and diagram Q1B below describe and account for the differences in rainfall across West Africa (12 marks)

Diagrams from 2007 SQA Higher Paper I

S3 Homework for 30.08.10

1. Name 3 areas of glaciated scenery in the UK (3 marks)

2. Explain the formation of a u-shaped valley (5 marks)

3. Suggest 2 ways in which people might make use of this landscape (2 marks)

Int. 2 Homework for 24.08.10

Deforestation is a major problem in developing countries (ELDCs)

1. Give examples of 3 countries where rapid deforestation of tropical rainforest is taking place (2 marks)

2. Why are such large areas of rainforest being cut down? (4 marks)

3. What are the social and environmental impacts of deforestation in such areas? (4 marks)

Higher Homework for 24.08.10

1. Explain how circulation cells in the atmosphere and the associated surface winds assist in the transfer of energy between areas of surplus and deficit (8 marks)

2. Describe the pattern of ocean currents in the North Atlantic Ocean and explain how they help maintain the global energy balance (6 marks)