Edexcel Unit 4 - Tectonics (and structuring!)
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Edexcel Unit 4 - Tectonics (and structuring!)I know its probably a bit early to start this thread, but I'm already starting revision (despite no pre-release material) and I'm getting a bit confused with a few concepts.
Last years thread is amazingly useful, but we could probably do with a more current one. Last years - http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/show....php?t=1657420
My biggest problem at the moment is the structure of the report. I have most of the knowledge (I think) but my sectioning is 'off' and I never seem to remember to source all the way through. -
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Re: Edexcel Unit 4 - Tectonics (and structuring!)Hey, I am also doing tectonics for Unit 4, I haven't started revision yet and I'm not going to do so until the pre-release comes out(Original post by ninegrandstudent)
I know its probably a bit early to start this thread, but I'm already starting revision (despite no pre-release material) and I'm getting a bit confused with a few concepts.
Last years thread is amazingly useful, but we could probably do with a more current one. Last years - http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/show....php?t=1657420
My biggest problem at the moment is the structure of the report. I have most of the knowledge (I think) but my sectioning is 'off' and I never seem to remember to source all the way through.
I also forget to reference quite a lot, however it suppose it comes with practice
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Re: Edexcel Unit 4 - Tectonics (and structuring!)What do you guys think of the pre-release?
"Explore the factors which influence the effectiveness of responses used by different groups of people to cope with tectonic hazards.
Research volcanic and seismic hazards to examine the range of responses applied in contrasting locations."
To me it looks quite straight forward - management strategies and post-hazard responses case studies and theory work. Any good case studies? -
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Re: Edexcel Unit 4 - Tectonics (and structuring!)(Original post by flying_ifan)
What do you guys think of the pre-release?
"Explore the factors which influence the effectiveness of responses used by different groups of people to cope with tectonic hazards.
Research volcanic and seismic hazards to examine the range of responses applied in contrasting locations."
To me it looks quite straight forward - management strategies and post-hazard responses case studies and theory work. Any good case studies?
I'm not a big fan of responses!! Dammnnn!
In terms of case studies not really thought yet - maybe compare Kobe and Sendai (how things have improved) - then assess factors for other case studies so that I come up with contrasting factors that will alter the responses. What are you thinking? What theories you reckon? Have you done stuff like Parks model?
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Re: Edexcel Unit 4 - Tectonics (and structuring!)Haha so true(Original post by oli2wd)
I'm not a big fan of responses!! Dammnnn!
In terms of case studies not really thought yet - maybe compare Kobe and Sendai (how things have improved) - then assess factors for other case studies so that I come up with contrasting factors that will alter the responses. What are you thinking? What theories you reckon? Have you done stuff like Parks model?
Haha..we are keen aren't we!!
My teacher is trying to convince me that I have done the Parks model... but I can barely remember it so I suppose some revision there is necessary :P
I think the crucial factors are the "range of responses" and the "factors which influence" those responses, as well as, as you said, doing this in "contrasting locations".
I've basically gone through a list of all my case studies and selected those that seem relevant - and I'm going to start thinking about a suitable structure this week.
For the introduction I was thinking of defining some of the impacts of earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis etc and saying different ways in which these can be managed.
I'm pretty glad it came out so early btw ... means we have the to prepare
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Re: Edexcel Unit 4 - Tectonics (and structuring!)woo more tectonics people!
the majority of people at school are doing pollution, im not really too keen with human geography so it had to be tecs
I havent actually done any revision for this yet, there didnt seem much point before the statement came out but i dont think it sounds too bad
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Re: Edexcel Unit 4 - Tectonics (and structuring!)I haven't really looked at this yet - I have a double lesson tomorrow where I will probably get cracking.
I'll upload what I can on here, but I prefer handwriting as information tends to sink in (and my writing illegible!). But anything typed I'll put on!
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Re: Edexcel Unit 4 - Tectonics (and structuring!)I'm pleasantly surprised with the pre-release. Despite being naturally inclined towards physical geography (hence why I've applied for Geology at uni), the topic is pretty straightforward and there's plenty of case studies to choose from. The only thing I don't quite understand is the use of term "different groups of people". Is this referring to different communities as a whole (MEDC vs LEDC, different cultures), or individuals (demographics) within a country? Obviously no one can answer with any certainty but thoughts would be appreciated.
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Re: Edexcel Unit 4 - Tectonics (and structuring!)I think they are maybe wanting references to different groups of people - e.g. you consider different countries, different groups, cultures responses etc. Seeing as stakeholders and players were a big synoptic part in the rest of the course, they could be making a link? Just my idea...(Original post by PurpleJazz)
I'm pleasantly surprised with the pre-release. Despite being naturally inclined towards physical geography (hence why I've applied for Geology at uni), the topic is pretty straightforward and there's plenty of case studies to choose from. The only thing I don't quite understand is the use of term "different groups of people". Is this referring to different communities as a whole (MEDC vs LEDC, different cultures), or individuals (demographics) within a country? Obviously no one can answer with any certainty but thoughts would be appreciated. -
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Re: Edexcel Unit 4 - Tectonics (and structuring!)I agree with this. In fact, using this as an idea, it possibly be a main part of the question - i.e the "evaluation" that you have to make might be which are the most important factors which lead to the success/failure of certain groups of people's responses...(Original post by ninegrandstudent)
I think they are maybe wanting references to different groups of people - e.g. you consider different countries, different groups, cultures responses etc. Seeing as stakeholders and players were a big synoptic part in the rest of the course, they could be making a link? Just my idea... -
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Re: Edexcel Unit 4 - Tectonics (and structuring!)Quite proud of this five-second though to be honest(Original post by flying_ifan)
I agree with this. In fact, using this as an idea, it possibly be a main part of the question - i.e the "evaluation" that you have to make might be which are the most important factors which lead to the success/failure of certain groups of people's responses...
Might do some revision around these ideas this weekend!
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Re: Edexcel Unit 4 - Tectonics (and structuring!)Good call regarding the 'groups of people bit'. I haven't done much on it, when I first read it my initial thought was like local/national/international governments, local communities, NGOs, TNCs...although after reading other suggestions this is more than likely wrong. Doing a bit of work on it now so I will have a rethink!(Original post by PurpleJazz)
I'm pleasantly surprised with the pre-release. Despite being naturally inclined towards physical geography (hence why I've
applied for Geology at uni), the topic is pretty straightforward and there's plenty of case studies to choose from. The only thing I don't quite understand is the use of term "different groups of people". Is this referring to different communities as a whole (MEDC vs LEDC, different cultures), or individuals (demographics) within a country? Obviously no one can answer with any certainty but thoughts would be appreciated.
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Re: Edexcel Unit 4 - Tectonics (and structuring!)Why would that be wrong?(Original post by oli2wd)
Good call regarding the 'groups of people bit'. I haven't done much on it, when I first read it my initial thought was like local/national/international governments, local communities, NGOs, TNCs...although after reading other suggestions this is more than likely wrong. Doing a bit of work on it now so I will have a rethink!
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Re: Edexcel Unit 4 - Tectonics (and structuring!)I was thinking the same sort of things too, as is my teacher and the rest of my geography class so i think im going with that(Original post by oli2wd)
Good call regarding the 'groups of people bit'. I haven't done much on it, when I first read it my initial thought was like local/national/international governments, local communities, NGOs, TNCs...although after reading other suggestions this is more than likely wrong. Doing a bit of work on it now so I will have a rethink!
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Re: Edexcel Unit 4 - Tectonics (and structuring!)Here's a few off the top of my head:
MEDC
2011 Sendai earthquake (Japan)
2011 Christchurch earthquake (New Zealand)
2010 Chile earthquake
1995 Kobe earthquake (Japan)
1994 Northridge earthquake (California)
2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption (Iceland)
2002 Mt. Etna eruption (Sicily)
1991 Mt. Unzen eruption (Japan)
1980 Mt. St. Helens eruption (Washington)
LEDC
2010 Haiti earthquake
2005 Kashmir earthquake (Pakistan)
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake
2003 Bam earthquake (Iran)
1999 İzmit earthquake (Turkey)
2010 Mt. Merapi eruption (Indonesia)
2002 Nyiragongo eruption (Democratic Republic of Congo)
1995/1997 Soufrière Hills eruptions (Montserrat)
1991 Mt. Pinatubo eruption (Philippines)
1985 Nevado del Ruiz eruption (Colombia)
NIC
2008 Sichuan earthquake (China)
2001 Gujarat earthquake (India)
The list is pretty vague and incomplete at the moment; I'll try to expand on it later. I've tried to include case studies from as many areas of the world as possible, as the examiners do love a bit of variety. I've also favoured events that have happened within the past 25 years or so, as there's a lot more information around about the responses to more recent disasters. -
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Re: Edexcel Unit 4 - Tectonics (and structuring!)Out of the top of your head?(Original post by PurpleJazz)
Here's a few off the top of my head:
MEDC
2011 Sendai earthquake (Japan)
2011 Christchurch earthquake (New Zealand)
2010 Chile earthquake
1995 Kobe earthquake (Japan)
1994 Northridge earthquake (California)
2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption (Iceland)
2002 Mt. Etna eruption (Sicily)
1991 Mt. Unzen eruption (Japan)
1980 Mt. St. Helens eruption (Washington)
LEDC
2010 Haiti earthquake
2005 Kashmir earthquake (Pakistan)
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake
2003 Bam earthquake (Iran)
1999 İzmit earthquake (Turkey)
2010 Mt. Merapi eruption (Indonesia)
2002 Nyiragongo eruption (Democratic Republic of Congo)
1995/1997 Soufrière Hills eruptions (Montserrat)
1991 Mt. Pinatubo eruption (Philippines)
1985 Nevado del Ruiz eruption (Colombia)
NIC
2008 Sichuan earthquake (China)
2001 Gujarat earthquake (India)
The list is pretty vague and incomplete at the moment; I'll try to expand on it later. I've tried to include case studies from as many areas of the world as possible, as the examiners do love a bit of variety. I've also favoured events that have happened within the past 25 years or so, as there's a lot more information around about the responses to more recent disasters.
Seems like I need some revising here...
Might do some revision around these ideas this weekend!
