1. Coastal Landscapes What do I need to be able to do? RAG
Describe the characteristics of destructive and constructive waves
Explain the impact of waves on the beach profile
Define and explain different types of weathering, erosion and mass movement
Identify a range of landforms found at the coast
Explain the formation of a variety of landforms found at the coast
Explain the process of longshore drift and describe the features formed
Define cliff recession and explain the causes of cliff erosion
Describe the effects of coastal erosion on humans and the landscape
Describe the effects of coastal flooding on humans and the environment
Define hard and soft engineering
Explain how a range of management techniques can be used to protect the coast
Describe how the coast is managed in one named location
Consider the costs and benefits of different approaches to protecting the coast

2. River Landscapes What do I need to be able to do? RAG
Understand the hydrological cycle as a process and how rivers fit into it
Identify the key features of a drainage basin
Describe the different types of weathering, erosion, transport and mass movement (river processes)
Explain how the river changes from source to mouth
Explain the formation of interlocking spurs and waterfalls
Explain the formation of meanders and oxbow lakes
Explain the formation of floodplains and levees
Explain the causes of flooding
Classify the effects of flooding
Describe the different ways floods can be managed to protect people and property
Describe examples of hard management
Describe examples of soft management
Create and apply a case study of a flood in exam questions

3. Tectonic Landscapes What do I need to be able to do? RAG
Draw and describe the layers that make up the Earth’s structure
Describe the distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes on the global scale
Explain the movement of tectonic plates and how this results in tectonic hazards
Interpret cross-section diagrams of the four plate boundaries
Identify the warning signs of a volcanic eruption
Compare different ways of measuring earthquakes
Contrast named HIC and LIC experiences of earthquakes, including causes and effects
Explain why some earthquakes are worse than others
Identify the secondary hazards related to volcanic eruptions
Explain why some people continue to live in areas of tectonic activity and risk
Describe how earthquake proof buildings and survival kits can be used to protect people in tectonic events

4. A watery world What do I need to be able to do? RAG
Understand the hydrological cycle as a process and where our water comes from
Describe the ways water is used (consumed)
Describe patterns of consumption between LICs and HICs
Explain why some areas of the world have an unreliable water supply
Explain the water supply problems in HICs
Explain the water supply problems in LICs
Describe how water supply can be managed in HICs
Describe how water supply can be managed in LICs