Chapter 21: The Warm Temperate Eastern Margin (China Type) Climate This climate is found on the eastern margins of continents in the same latitudes as the Mediterranean (30°–45° N & S). Unlike …
Chapter 21 G.C. Leong’s Certificate Physical and Human Geography Read MoreChapter 14: Climate This chapter moves from daily weather to the global patterns of temperature, pressure, and winds. It explains why some places are hot and wet while others are cold and …
Chapter 14 G.C. Leong’s Certificate Physical and Human Geography Read MoreChapter 13: Weather This chapter distinguishes between Weather (short-term, daily state of the atmosphere) and Climate (the average of weather conditions over 30+ years). To study weather, we must measure …
Chapter 13 G.C. Leong’s Certificate Physical and Human Geography Read MoreThe “Grand Finale” Revision Quiz (Chapters 1–12) Q1: What are the two layers of the Earth’s crust, and which one is the “floor” of the ocean? Q2: Which rock type …
Test your skill Read MoreChapter 12: The Oceans This chapter explores the “hidden” geography beneath the sea. While the ocean surface looks uniform, the floor is as rugged as the land, featuring mountains, plains, …
Chapter 12 G.C. Leong’s Certificate Physical and Human Geography Read MoreChapter 11: Islands and Coral Reefs This chapter explores the various types of islands and the fascinating biological construction of coral reefs. Islands are not just random landmasses; they have …
Chapter 11 G.C. Leong’s Certificate Physical and Human Geography Read MoreChapter 10: Coastal Landforms This chapter examines the boundary between land and sea. The coast is a high-energy zone where waves are the primary agent of change, constantly carving out new features …
Chapter 10 G.C. Leong’s Certificate Physical and Human Geography Read MoreChapter 9: Lakes Lakes are inland depressions that hold standing water. Geologically speaking, they are temporary features; they eventually disappear because they are either filled by sediments (silt and organic matter) or drained …
Chapter 9 G.C. Leong’s Certificate Physical and Human Geography Read MoreChapter 8: Limestone and Chalk Landforms (Karst Topography) This chapter explores landscapes formed on Limestone or Chalk. These rocks are unique because they are chemically reactive and highly porous. The …
Chapter 8 G.C. Leong’s Certificate Physical and Human Geography Read MoreChapter 7: Arid or Desert Landforms This chapter explores how landscapes are shaped in regions with very little rainfall (less than 25 cm annually). In deserts, wind is a major agent, but …
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