YEAR 11 GEOGRAPHY

ASSESSMENT TASK NOTIFICATION

Date of issue: Monday 11th May 2015 (Term 2,

Week4)
Subject:

Year 11 Geography

Title of task:
test
Weighting:

Assessment Task 2 Biophysical Interactions (Rivers) and skills

20%

Date Due: Thursday 4th June (Term 2, Week 7)

Components covered:
o Chapter 1.7 Rivers
o Skills
Task Description:
Time allowed 50 minutes + 5 minutes reading time
Part A Multiple Choice (20 marks)
Part B Short Answer (20 marks)
Equipment Required:
Board Approved Calculator
Ruler
Protractor
String
Criteria for the task:
In this task you will be assessed on how well you:

Demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of biophysical

interactions and
geographical skills

present a sustained, logical and well-structured answer to the question

communicate geographical information, ideas and issues

refer to suitable case studies, illustrative examples and the stimulus
material where appropriate
Syllabus outcomes:
P1
P2

differentiate between spatial and ecological dimensions in the study of geography

describes interactions between the four components which define the biophysical
environment
P3 explains how a specific environment functions in terms of biophysical factors
P6 identifies the vocational relevance of a geographical perspective
P7 formulates a plan for active geographical inquiry
P8 selects, organises and analyses relevant geographical information from a variety of
sources
P9 uses maps, graphs and statistics, photographs and fieldwork to conduct geographical
inquiries
P10 applies mathematical ideas and techniques to analyse geographical data
P12 communicates geographical information, ideas and issues using appropriate written
and/or oral, cartographic and graphic forms.

Text Reference: Global Interactions 1, Second Edition, 2008

Section 1 Biophysical Interactions (1.7, pp. 176-200).