MAP DISTANCES: FULL EXPLANATION
Post Views: 0 Distance on a map is the interval between two points on a map. It can either be straight or curved. MEASUREMENT OF STRAIGHT DISTANCES (i) Locate the… Read More »MAP DISTANCES: FULL EXPLANATION
Geography
INTRODUCTION TO MAP READING
Post Views: 0 Map reading aspect of geography is often referred to as Practical Geography. Map work or map reading involves the ability to recognize conventional signs on a map… Read More »INTRODUCTION TO MAP READING
COMPONENTS OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)
Post Views: 0 A geographic information system (GIS) is a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of spatial or geographical data. The acronym GIS is sometimes used for Geographical… Read More »COMPONENTS OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)
WEATHER AND CLIMATE: FULL EXPLANATION
Post Views: 0 Weather is defined as the condition of the atmosphere of a place at a certain time or within a short period. The weather of a place is… Read More »WEATHER AND CLIMATE: FULL EXPLANATION
THE ENVIRONMENT – FULL EXPLANATION
Post Views: 0 Environment is defined as the total surrounding or medium of any organism in a given area. This include the physical surroundings, climatic factors and other living organisms… Read More »THE ENVIRONMENT – FULL EXPLANATION
LOWLAND (PLAINS) – FULL EXPLANATION
Post Views: 0 A plain is an extensive area of level or gentle undulating land, usually a few meters above the sea-level. Types of Plains (i) Structural Plain (ii) Erosional… Read More »LOWLAND (PLAINS) – FULL EXPLANATION
PLATEAUX: Types of Plateau, Tectonic Plateaux, Volcanic or Lava Plateau, Dissected Plateau
Post Views: 0 Plateaux are elevated uplands. They have extensive flat or level surfaces which usually descend sharply to the surrounding lowland. It has gentle slope. They are often referred… Read More »PLATEAUX: Types of Plateau, Tectonic Plateaux, Volcanic or Lava Plateau, Dissected Plateau
MOUNTAINS: Fold Mountains, Block Mountains, Volcanic Muntain & Residual Mountain
Post Views: 1 Mountains are great elevated land surfaces resulting from intense action of internal forces. They have steep slopes and show distinct peaks. Mountains are classified according to their… Read More »MOUNTAINS: Fold Mountains, Block Mountains, Volcanic Muntain & Residual Mountain
WORLD SETTLEMENT
Post Views: 0 A settlement is defined as a place containing one or more buildings with people living in them. A settlement can be a city, village or a compound.… Read More »WORLD SETTLEMENT
WORLD POPULATION
Post Views: 0 Population is defined as the number of people living in an area at a particular time. In terms of countries, China is the most populous country, followed… Read More »WORLD POPULATION
REPRESENTATION OF RELIEF LANDFORMS
Post Views: 0 CONVENTIONAL SYMBOLS Conventional signs are symbols used to represent both natural and human features found in an area that is represented on a map. The conventional signs… Read More »REPRESENTATION OF RELIEF LANDFORMS
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES (TRADE) IN NIGERIA
Post Views: 0 Trade refers to the buying and selling or exchange of goods and services between one region and another in the same country or between one country and… Read More »COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES (TRADE) IN NIGERIA
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES IN NIGERIA: CHARACTERISTICS, CLASSIFICATION, FACTORS & LOCALIZATION
Post Views: 0 Manufacturing industry is defined as the industry that is involved in the turning of raw materials into new products by mechanical or chemical process at home or… Read More »MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES IN NIGERIA: CHARACTERISTICS, CLASSIFICATION, FACTORS & LOCALIZATION
TRANSPORTATION IN NIGERIA: LAND, RAIL, AIR, WATER, TYPES, ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES
Post Views: 0 Transportation is defined as the movement of people, goods and commodities from one place to another either by land, water or by air. TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION… Read More »TRANSPORTATION IN NIGERIA: LAND, RAIL, AIR, WATER, TYPES, ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Post Views: 0 Environmental conservation is the process of preserving natural resources from loss, waste or exploitation in order to ensure continuous availability. Environmental conservation methods include the following: Afforestation… Read More »ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
WEST AFRICA (POPULATION)
Post Views: 1 Population is defined as the number of people living in an area at a particular time. The population of West Africa is not evenly distributed. Some areas… Read More »WEST AFRICA (POPULATION)
MINING IN AFRICA (GOLD, PETROLEUM AND COPPER)
Post Views: 0 Mining is defined as the extraction and processing of mineral resources into finished products. Mining of Gold South Africa is the largest producer of gold in Africa,… Read More »MINING IN AFRICA (GOLD, PETROLEUM AND COPPER)
BUSH FALLOWING IN WEST AFRICA
Post Views: 0 BUSH FALLOWING IN WEST AFRICA Bush fallowing is a system of farming or the cultivation of one piece of land for some years before the farmer leaves… Read More »BUSH FALLOWING IN WEST AFRICA
Geographic Information System | Application, Problems & Data Representation
Post Views: 0 Geographic Information System can be applied in different field which include defence, agriculture, mining, transport, urban planning, census, surveying etc. Problems of GIS in Nigeria Inadequate power… Read More »Geographic Information System | Application, Problems & Data Representation
TOURISM | FACTORS & IMPORTANCE
Post Views: 0 Tourism is the process which involves the visiting of people to places of interest for pleasure, relaxation, entertainment or education. FACTORS FAVOURABLE FOR TOURISM Presence of wild… Read More »TOURISM | FACTORS & IMPORTANCE