Author: Martin Newton & Justin Peat

Published: 2014

Publisher: Nelson Cengage Learning

Format: Paperback

Pages: 271

Suitable: Secondary Year 12 NCEA Level 2

Geography on the Edge Level 2 focuses on the world of geography from within New Zealand and in overseas settings across the globe. The book aims to provide students with an understanding of the world we live in today: an understanding of a world in a state of rapid change and an interconnected world. Geography on the Edge Level 2 will engage students with the world they live in, excite and inspire them to look further into the world of geography. The book content is related to both externally and internally assessed achievement standards.

* Large New Zealand Natural Environment: Glaciated South island Mountains and High Country

* Large Overseas Natural Environment: The Australian Desert

* Understanding Urban Patterns: Motor City - Detroit USA

* Differences In Development Between India and New Zealand: Theme 1 New Zealand: Theme 2 India

* Contemporary New Zealand Geographic Issues: A rail link to Auckland airport

* Global Scale Topic: Mountains across the world