Case+study+technique

= = =__From Wide World (The official magazine of GCSE Geography) - "Improve your grade" articles__=
 * [|Improve your grade - Writing good case study answers.pdf]
 * [|Improve your grade - Revising case studies.pdf]

=__Sample answer outlines__ - Compare the level of detail in these point form answers. This will give you an idea of the level of detail, vocabulary, and knowledge you need to achieve top marks.=

__Question__ Many people live in areas where there are natural hazards such as: Name an area which you have studied and state the natural hazard(s) faced by the people who live there. Explain why people live in the area [7]
 * Volcanic eruptions
 * Earthquakes
 * Tropical storms
 * Flooding
 * Drought

__Sample 1 - Level 3 (6-7 marks)__ Mt. Etna, Italy

1. The fertile volcanic soils support extensive agriculture with vineyards and orchards spread across the lower slopes of the mountain and the broad Plain of Catania to the south. 2. They can generate electricity from the volcano using geothermal power. 3. The volcano attracts tourists and residents of nearby Messina and Catania earn money from renting accommodation to tourists. 4. The Italian government has invested money in prediction and they are willing to take the risk.


 * What makes it a level 7?** Many developed statements, place specific detail incorporated throughout

__Sample 2 - Level 2 (3-5 marks) __ Mt. Etna, Italy

1. Soils are fertile so yields of crops are high 2. They can generate electricity from the volcano using geothermal power; 3. The volcano attracts tourists and they can get jobs as tour guides 4. They are confident in prediction and willing to take the risk


 * What's the key difference?** There is still a named example, and several points, but explanations are much less detailed and specific. Demonstrates a very general knowledge as opposed to detailed and specific.