Geology Details

AS Level topics include: Global tectonics - the formation and structure of our Earth, earthquakes, continental drift, sea floor spreading and plate tectonics, geological structures (folds / faults / rift valleys) Rocks - processes and products - the rock cycle, igneous processes and products, sedimentary processes and products, metamorphic processes and products Practical skills in geology 1 - centre based tasks, evaluative tasks If there is progression to A Level the topics will include: Environmental geology - This unit provides candidates with a knowledge and understanding of the applications of geology to water supply, energy resources, metallic mineral deposits, engineering geology and construction materials. It also covers the main environmental, technological, safety and economic issues related to these areas of geology Evolution of life, Earth and climate: this unit provides candidates with a knowledge and understanding of the evolution of fossils and climate. This unit consists of five modules: (1) formation of fossils (2) morphology of fossils and adaptation of organisms to live in different environments (3)fossil evidence of the evolution of organisms and mass extinctions (4)Dating methods, correlation and interpretation of geological maps (5)Changing climate Practical skills in geology 2 - centre based tasks, evaluative tasks (these further develop skills from the first year task)