MATSEC AM Geography case studies
MATSEC AM Geography · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The MATSEC Advanced Matriculation (AM) Geography examination is administered by the MATSEC Examinations Board, based at the University of Malta, Msida MSD 2080, Malta. It is an advanced-level qualification taken by candidates who have completed post-secondary study of geography and who typically intend to use the subject for university admission or related further study. The MATSEC AM Geography case studies are 5 cases and about 3,880 words.
1Cliff instability at Dingli: armour or retreat?
A field class surveyed a 600 m stretch of cliff near Dingli, Malta. The cliff is capped by 8 m of Upper Coralline Limestone, below which lies 2 m of Greensand and 15 m of Blue Clay.
775 words, about 4 min2Flash flooding in the Msida valley: culvert or storage?
After 75 mm of rain fell in 90 minutes, the Msida valley in Malta flooded to a depth of 0.8 m at a road underpass. The catchment is 9.5 km²; since 1980, built-up land has risen from 35% to 72%.
794 words, about 4 min3Tourism carrying capacity in Marsaxlokk
Marsaxlokk, a fishing village of 3,200 residents, receives about 9,000 day visitors on peak August days. The village has 450 registered short-let units, up from 90 in 2015.
739 words, about 4 min4Rezoning farmland for housing: a sustainability appraisal
A planning authority is reviewing a proposal to rezone 45 ha of agricultural land on the edge of a Maltese town for 1,200 dwellings, a primary school and 8,000 m² of retail space. The site is 2 km from the town centre and 3 km from the main employment cluster.
808 words, about 4 min5Gozo's ageing population: remote-work visa or fast ferry?
Gozo's population is 34,000. The 65+ share rose from 16% in 2000 to 24% in 2024, while the 20–34 age group fell by 1,800 over the same period.
764 words, about 4 min