Google Earth Files
Google Earth is a free program you can download which will let you browse aerial photos ofthe earth's surface. As a tool for findng out about places around the world it's really interesting.
> You can download Google Earth from the Google Earth download page.
You really need a reasonably modern computer and a fast internet connection (i.e. broadband) to be able to use Google Earth effectively.
There is a handy Google Earth help guide online - although it can get a little bit technical.
Placemark Files
Placemarks are used to mark where somewhere is so you can come back to it easily in Google Earth. You can also attach text to a Placemark. If you click on the Placemark a dialogue bubble appears.
This is how I've used Placemarks for revision. Using this I can take you to different places and let you see what they look like - and then tell you information about the place.
It's important that you <Right Click> and <Save As> to download these files. Save them somewhere sensible like your Desktop - you can always move them afterwards.
Once you have the files downloaded open one in Google Earth and work through the Placemarks. I suggest you work through them in the order I've put them in the file - downwards in other words. This might be slightly more logical...
The Files
Rio de Janeiro Placemarks - LEDC Cities
Norwich Placemarks - inner city redevelopment and transport management
Cambridge/Cambourne Placemarks - Rural-Urban Fringe, Greenbelts and New Towns
Earthquakes and Volcanoes - a tour of major case study locations worldwide
Egypt Placemarks - the Aswan High Dam and it's impacts
Coastal Landforms Placemarks - various coastal landform features
Glacial Landforms Placemarks - glaciers and their landforms