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
53 episodes
Patterns in Mortality
As countries become richer and improve living conditions, they move from a pattern dominated by infectious diseases and high mortality to one dominated by chronic (degenerative) diseases and lower mortality. This shift is closely ...
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9:17
Measuring Population Change
Geographers measure population change by looking at how many people are born, how many die, and how many move in or out of a place. In other words, population change is driven by three main components: fertility, ...
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7:21
World Population Change
For much of recent history, people have equated population change with population growth. Over the last two centuries, global population has risen dramatically, with especially rapid growth between the 1950s and the late 20th century. ...
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7:01
Critical Thinking in Geography
Critical thinking in geography means slowing down, asking sharp questions about places and patterns, and using evidence and logic (not just opinions) to reach a better conclusion.Geography is more than maps and place names; it is about t...
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12:08
Why study Geography
The world of work is changing fast. New jobs pop up overnight. Others disappear just as quickly. You’re constantly hearing that AI is replacing workers and that traditional education doesn’t matter anymore. On top of that, you’re expected to ch...
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5:58
What will happen to green energy use in the future?
The mainstream media always seems keen to talk down “Green Energy” and expects us to believe that “Fossil Fuels” will not only be dominant but will continue to increase until at least 2050. Where do they get their assumptions from? Often, they ...
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6:28
Tropical Cyclones
Tropical cyclones are powerful weather systems that develop over warm tropical and subtropical oceans. They are associated with extremely low air pressure, meaning that air at the Earth’s surface is rising rather than sinking. As air rises, pre...
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12:53
The Industrial System
The industrial systemThe industrial system is a multifaceted web of economic activities and processes dedicated to the large-scale production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. This system encompasses diverse sectors, ...
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13:18
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