Geography Expert
My podcasts on Geography Expert will cover a range of geographical topics which might be of interest to teachers and students of geography. I've also included some podcasts on Leadership, Health and Fitness as well as some Funny Stories. Music intro and ending -We Are One by Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexentohttps://www.youtube.com/user/VexentoFree Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2PaIKcRMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/Ssvu2yncgWU
Episodes
45 episodes
Counter-urbanisation
Counter-urbanisation, also known as de-urbanisation, refers to the movement of people and economic activities away from major cities and into suburban or rural areas. This process represents a significant reversal of the traditional urbanisatio...
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12:42
Urbanisation in the 20th and 21st Centuries
Urbanisation is the process by which an increasing proportion of a country’s population comes to live in towns and cities rather than in rural areas. This process has been one of the most powerful forces shaping society during the 20th and 21st...
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8:48
Moisture in the air
Moisture in the Air - From Invisible Vapour to Wild WeatherAtmospheric moisture is all about how water moves between the surface and the air, constantly cycling through evaporation, condensation, clouds and precipitation. Thi...
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17:03
Impacts of Changing Precipitation on Hydrological Processes in Different Types of Drainage Basins
Climate change is now widely accepted as one of the biggest global challenges, influencing not only temperatures but also how water moves through the environment. Around the world, patterns of rainfall and snowfall—known collectively as precipi...
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13:11
Geography of Oil
Venezuela and the Global Geography of Oil Oil, often referred to as “black gold,” is one of the most crucial resources in our modern world. Understanding its geography can help us grasp its impact on economies, politics, and ...
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14:06
Counting the heads
Collecting Population Data in Developed and Developing CountriesCounting the headsAccurate population data is a fundamental resource for governments worldwide, whether in developed or developing countries. It provides essen...
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6:38
The Global Carbon Budget
This podcast examines how well the world is doing, cutting carbon emissions.
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3:43
Deforestation in the Rainforest
Rainforest deforestation is not confined to the AmazonRainforest deforestation is not just a problem in the Amazon; it affects tropical forests across the globe. In 2024 and 2025, record-breaking deforestation has been reported in Southeast...
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7:01
China’s Looming Demographic Challenge
China, home to over 1.4 billion people, stood as the world’s most populous country until recently, surpassed by India in 2023. Its demographic trajectory, however, presents a mounting challenge that threatens to reshape the nation’s economic an...
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6:49
Urban World's Apart
The comparison of London and Mumbai illustrates how the issues of urbanisation are universal but are shaped and expressed in drastically different ways by a city’s stage of development. London, as a post-industrial city, grapples with issues of...
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12:30
Air Masses and the ITCZ
Air masses and the inter-tropical convergence zoneThe inter-tropical convergence zone (ITCZ) is where the trade winds converge; it is an area of uplift of air. The air that converges on the ITCZ does not have the differences in temperatu...
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19:03
Atmospheric System and the Global Heat Budget
An ever-improved understanding of atmospheric processes is required if popular interest in the weather and climatic change is to be satisfied. Satellites with a range of remote sensing devices can now give us an almost instantaneous picture of ...
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14:51
From Steel To Startups: How Deindustrialisation, Decentralisation, And Services Remade Cities
Factories faded, suburbs sprawled, and glass towers rose where cranes once loaded coal. We dive into the three forces that rewired modern cities—deindustrialisation, decentralisation, and the rise of the service economy—and map how they still s...
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15:13
How to answer a question in a geography exam
Some hints for senior school students preparing for exams.
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16:28
Climate Literacy and its significance for learners
In an era where the impacts of climate change are increasingly evident, climate literacy has emerged as a critical component of education. Climate literacy refers to an understanding of the climate system, the scientific principles that underpi...
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11:21
An Introduction to Earth Forces
A brief introduction to the structure of the earth, plate tectonics and earth forces.
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12:27
Lessons from 23 years as a headteacher
Survival of the long-term leader by Geography Expert:The video is about the speaker's experience as a head teacher for 23 years.The speaker shares his insights on how ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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15:11
Survival of the long term leader
Exploring how I survived! and enjoyed 23 years as a secondary headteacher.
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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7:52
How to answer a question on Glaciation
A brief podcast to explain how a question on Corrie formation would be maked.
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4:35
How to answer Geography exam questions
A short podcast explaining to students - how to answer examination questions in Geography. Giving hints on how exams are marked and what markers are looking for in an answer. The sample exam question is from the Atmosphere topic. The hints are ...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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8:31
Population Revision
This podcast is to help senior students revise the Population topic in Geography. It is accompanied by a downloadable pdf from my website which also has sample examination questions and some answers.https://www.ritchiecunningham.com/_fi...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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