Waimea College Waimea College

Level 1 Geography

100GEO
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Redpath.

Geography is the study of where natural and cultural features are located, why they are located where they are, and the consequence of this for people. World wide earthquake distribution will be studied. Locally the formation of the Southern Alps, Christchurch Earthquake and the sustainable use of the Kaikoura Environment are topics of interest. A three day fieldtrip to Kaikoura including a Whale Watch trip is part of this course.


Departments:

Social Sciences


Pathway

Level 2 Geography



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
Kaikoura Fieldtrip 3 days – including Whale Watch $270

										

								


				






    

        
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