SS 1 Geography (1st, 2nd & 3rd Term)

MAP DISTANCES: FULL EXPLANATION

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 places involved on… Read More »MAP DISTANCES: FULL EXPLANATION

INTRODUCTION TO MAP READING

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 and using the… Read More »INTRODUCTION TO MAP READING

COMPONENTS OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)

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 Information Science or Geospatial… Read More »COMPONENTS OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)

WEATHER AND CLIMATE: FULL EXPLANATION

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 always very brief… Read More »WEATHER AND CLIMATE: FULL EXPLANATION

THE ENVIRONMENT – FULL EXPLANATION

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 in that surrounding.… Read More »THE ENVIRONMENT – FULL EXPLANATION

LOWLAND (PLAINS) – FULL EXPLANATION

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 Plain (iii) Depositional… Read More »LOWLAND (PLAINS) – FULL EXPLANATION

PLATEAUX: Types of Plateau, Tectonic Plateaux, Volcanic or Lava Plateau, Dissected Plateau

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 to as table… Read More »PLATEAUX: Types of Plateau, Tectonic Plateaux, Volcanic or Lava Plateau, Dissected Plateau

MOUNTAINS: Fold Mountains, Block Mountains, Volcanic Muntain & Residual Mountain

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 mode of formation,… Read More »MOUNTAINS: Fold Mountains, Block Mountains, Volcanic Muntain & Residual Mountain

MAJOR LANDFORMS OF THE WORLD

MOUNTAINS 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 mode of… Read More »MAJOR LANDFORMS OF THE WORLD

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)

ROCKS OF THE EARTH

The earth crust consists of rocks. A rock is any mineral material of the earth. It may be a combination of different mineral element such as silica which contains silicon… Read More »ROCKS OF THE EARTH

INTERNAL STRUCTURE OF THE EARTH

The internal structure of the earth is made up of three concentric layers which are (a) The crust (Lithosphere) (b) The mantle (Mesosphere) (c) The core (Barysphere) The Crust… Read More »INTERNAL STRUCTURE OF THE EARTH

STRUCTURE OF THE EARTH

The structure of the earth is grouped into two zones: The outer structure and the internal structure. THE OUTER STRUCTURE OF THE EARTH The outer structure of the earth is… Read More »STRUCTURE OF THE EARTH

CALCULATION OF DISTANCES AND LOCAL TIME

Calculation of distance using lines of latitude Procedures: locate the two places involved find the latitude difference between the two places Note: North-North= subtract North-South= add South-North= add Equator-North=… Read More »CALCULATION OF DISTANCES AND LOCAL TIME