RUG assessment checklist
Rural
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Consequences of land degradation in semi-arid areas, the Sahel (physical and human impacts) linked to the causes of
RLD
Solutions to land degradation – including detailed case studies
Impact/success of these strategies
Urban
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The need for management of housing and transport in a developed and a developing urban area (what are the
problems with housing) in both Glasgow and Rio de Janeiro
The management strategies employed
The impact of these management strategies and their success
Glaciation
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Introduction to glaciation, especially related to climate. Glacial systems
Glacial erosion processes (x3!), features of glacial erosion and detailed explanations of their formation and how they
link together to form a “landscape of glacial erosion”.
Glacial transportation
Glacial deposition – features and a very brief statement of their formation
Opportunities and limitations of a glacial landscape
Social/economic/environmental benefits, problems, solutions of tourism.
Potential problems between user groups and how to solve them.