Geography
In the IB Diploma Programme, Geography is an Individuals and Society subject, not a science. However, the nature of the subject makes it have some science (physical geography) as well. This can be seen in the 3 key areas of the subject: Places, Power, and Processes. What these mean differ by unit, but in general: Places mean how different topics differ by location or local context, Power means the scale or type of impact on or by humans, and Processes mean the scientific processes behind these. This all makes geography a very broad subject, knowledge from which applies to many parts of my life and academics.
First geography unit test – a reflection
Section A (short answers) 19/20 What I did well: Read the questions carefully What to improve: Have more breadth in my understanding of processes - for example, did not know I had to know how constructive plate boundaries create earthquakes and volcanoes When...
Soil and Soil Erosion – Why We Need Another Agricultural Revolution
Before this year, I had never stopped to think about the soil. But now, after learning about soil erosion in geography and going through our recent PSE unit on the environment, I feel I have a much better understanding of it. What Have I Learned About Soil?...