Describe the geographical characteristics of your chosen study area in eight lines, relating them to your hypothesis. (16 marks)

Step 3: Background information about the study area

This section provides essential context for your research by describing the geographical characteristics of your chosen study area. It helps the reader understand the setting and any pre-existing conditions relevant to your hypothesis.

Key elements to include:

• Location: Briefly reiterate the general location.
• Physical characteristics: Describe the topography, climate, vegetation, and any significant natural features.
• Human characteristics: Discuss population demographics, economic activities, land use patterns, and cultural aspects.
• Relevance to hypothesis: Explain how these background details relate to the geographical statement you formulated in Step 1.

This information should be presented as a paragraph of EIGHT lines and is allocated 16 marks. The submission date for this step is 08/04/2026.