Important Geographic Vocabulary

Question 1

Analyse

Answer 1

Analyse
Interpret information or data to reach conclusions. For AQA when you are analysing data sources, you describe and interpret the data but you are not required to give explanations

Question 2

Benefit

Answer 2

A positive outcome or impact. This is something which is an advantage.

Question 3

Culture

Answer 3

The ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular people or society.

Question 4

Explicit

Answer 4

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. You should be
explicit when evaluating in questions.

Question 5

Factor

Answer 5

Factor

Question 6

Implicit

Answer 6

When you imply something but do not state explicitly.

Question 7

Integrate

Answer 7

Combine one thing with another to form a whole.

Question 8

Policy

Answer 8

An actual published document e.g. a government policy such as Urban Regeneration policy. Something which is offici

Question 9

Predict

Answer 9

To say or estimate that something that will happen in the future or will be a
consequence of something.

Question 10

Process

Answer 10

A process is something which happens over time and leads to change. These words end in “isation”, “ation” “sion” “tion”, “ing”.

Question 11

Scheme

Answer 11

Something which is put in place – a plan or arrangement for attaining a particular goal
or putting a particular idea into effect.

Question 12

Strategy

Answer 12

This is an action which usually attempts to solve an issue
It is a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.

Question 13

Valid

Answer 13

Something which is credible and relevant

Question 14

Whereas

Answer 14

This word is used when comparing and allows you to give a contrasting side/opinion or the opposite.