REVOLUTION OF THE EARTH
Movement of the earth in its orbit around the sun. It’s in anticlockwise direction. The orbit of the earth’s revolution is elliptical. Takes 365 ¼ days in a year or… Read More »REVOLUTION OF THE EARTH
Geography
THE ORIGIN OF THE EARTH
A star with a greater gravitational pull passed near the sun. It attracted large quantities of gaseous materials from the sun. The materials split, cooled and condensed. Heavier materials collected… Read More »THE ORIGIN OF THE EARTH
CALCULATION OF LOCAL TIME
The time recorded in places within the same longitude. A longitude is an imaginary line running from N to S which shows how far E or W a place is… Read More »CALCULATION OF LOCAL TIME
NATURAL SATELLITES
Any natural heavenly body that orbits around a planet e.g. moon for earth, tritan for Saturn and triton for Neptune. Asteroids/Planetoids Also called minor planets. Are small fragments of rocks… Read More »NATURAL SATELLITES
COMPOSITION OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM
The Sun It’s the centre of the universe. Characteristics of Sun It’s a star. A star is a heavenly possessing its own light which it transmits. Nebula/galaxy is a cluster… Read More »COMPOSITION OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM
THE EARTH AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM
THE EARTH AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM
Solar system is the group of heavenly bodies comprising the sun and the nine planets.
The origin of the Solar System
Theories
A theory is a set of reasoned ideas intended to explain facts or events
Passing Star Theory
A star with a greater gravitational pull passed near the sun
It attracted large quantities of gaseous materials from the sun
The materials split, cooled and condensed to form planets
The planets were set in orbit by the passing star
IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING GEOGRAPHY
IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING GEOGRAPHY Facilitates good relationship among nations by studying geography of other regions of the world. it’s a career subject in that it enables one to go for… Read More »IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING GEOGRAPHY
INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY
The Meaning of Geography Scientific study of the earth as a home of man. Study of interrelationship on natural and human phenomena on the earth’s surface. Environment The surroundings All… Read More »INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY SS 1 SCHEME OF WORK
GEOGRAPHY SS 1 SCHEME OF WORK GEOGRAPHY SS 1- FIRST TERM The Earth and the Solar System 1. The earth and other planets 2. Earth’s rotation and revolution. 3. Latitudes… Read More »GEOGRAPHY SS 1 SCHEME OF WORK
MINING IN AFRICA (GOLD, PETROLEUM AND COPPER)
MINING IN AFRICA (GOLD, PETROLEUM AND COPPER) Mining is defined as the extraction and processing of mineral resources into finished products. Mining of Gold South Africa is the largest producer… Read More »MINING IN AFRICA (GOLD, PETROLEUM AND COPPER)
SATELLITE REMOTE SENSING
SATELLITE REMOTE SENSING Remote Sensing is defined as the act of obtaining information about an object without being in direct contact with the object. A satellite is an artificial body… Read More »SATELLITE REMOTE SENSING
WEST AFRICA POPULATION
WEST AFRICA POPULATION 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.… Read More »WEST AFRICA POPULATION
GIS APPLICATION
GIS APPLICATION Geographic Information System can be applied in different field which include defence, agriculture, mining, transport, urban planning, census, surveying etc. Some of the problems of GIS in… Read More »GIS APPLICATION
TOURISM
TOURISM 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 life Presence… Read More »TOURISM
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