MATSEC IM Geography study plan

Explain plate tectonics theory and distinguish convergent, divergent and transform boundaries with named examples

Describe the formation and characteristics of volcanic and seismic hazards, including primary and secondary effects

Interpret a simple cross-section diagram of a plate margin and label its features accurately

Define and correctly use 15 core physical geography terms in written answers

Explain weathering, mass movement and fluvial processes and link them to landform development

Compare the characteristics of a river's upper, middle and lower courses using named features

Describe the formation of coastal landforms of erosion and deposition with accurate process terminology

Apply the process-response idea to explain how one landform changes over time

Explain population growth, distribution and structure using the demographic transition model

Calculate and interpret birth rate, death rate, natural increase and dependency ratio from given data

Describe causes and consequences of rural-to-urban migration in a named country

Evaluate the strengths and limitations of one population policy or model

Explain the location and change of primary, secondary and tertiary economic activities

Describe the environmental pressures of urbanisation and industrialisation using named examples

Distinguish renewable from non-renewable resources and explain one management strategy for each

Interpret a land-use or economic-activity map to describe spatial patterns

Explain the causes and consequences of deforestation, desertification and soil degradation

Describe the water cycle and evaluate one water management scheme

Compare local and global responses to climate change, including mitigation and adaptation

Assess the costs and benefits of one energy resource using named evidence

Design a small fieldwork investigation with a clear aim, hypothesis and sampling strategy

Select appropriate methods and justify data-collection techniques for a physical or human enquiry

Construct and interpret graphs, scatter graphs and choropleth maps from fieldwork data

Evaluate sources of error and suggest improvements to a fieldwork method

Read four- and six-figure grid references and measure distance, direction and area on a map

Interpret contour patterns to describe relief and identify landforms on a topographic map

Describe and explain spatial patterns shown on maps, graphs and photographs

Practise structured map-interpretation questions under timed conditions

Consolidate all four domains by producing summary sheets on weaker topics

Answer full-length structured questions under exam timing for each domain

Identify recurring errors and correct them with targeted revision notes

Rehearse command words such as describe, explain, compare and evaluate