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.
Download the Google Earth User Guide to help you get to grips with the software
There is also a help guide online - although it can get a little bit more 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