Geography Topics - Form Four
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TOPIC 1: Introduction To Research
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Concept of Research
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Explain the meaning of research
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Assess the importance of research in daily life
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States of Research Work
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Describe research stages in conducting a research
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Conduct research
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Explain the use of research output and recommendations
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TOPIC 2: Climate And Natural Region
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World Climatic Types and their Characteristics
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Describe major climatic types of the world and their characteristics
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Explain how different geographical factors influence climate
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Natural Regions of the World
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Identify different types of natural regions
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Draw a world map showing different natural regions
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Explain the relationship between human activities and climate
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Propose ways of solving climatic problems
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TOPIC 3: Human Population
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Concept of Population
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Describe characteristics of human population
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Explain the importance of studying population
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Population Distribution
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Describe factors governing human population distribution
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Population Change
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Define Population Change
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Explain factors which influence population change
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Analyse the effects of population change to an individual and the nation
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Population Data
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Explain the sources of population data
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Interpret population data
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Explain the uses of population data
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Population Problems
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Analyse population problems
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Analyse the effects of the population change on economic growth, labour, human needs and investment, and suggest possible solutions
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Population Policy
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Explain the meaning of population policy
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Compare the national population policy on family planning strategies in Tanzania to the population policies of other countries
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TOPIC 4: Settlements
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Concept of Settlement
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Define settlement
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Explain categories, types and characteristics of settlements
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Explain the functions of settlements and their importance
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Growth of settlements
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Analyse factors which lead to growth of settlements
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Assess social and economic problems associated with urban growth
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Suggest ways of solving existing problems related to urban growth
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TOPIC 5: Environmental Issues And Management
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The Concept of Environment
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Explain the meaning of environment
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Importance of Environment
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Explain the importance of environment
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Environmental Problems
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Identify environmental problems
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Analyse the causes, extent and effects of the loss of biodiversity
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Analyse the causes, extent and effects of pollution and waste mismanagement
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Explain the causes, extent, effects of fast rate of population and urban growth on environment
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Examine causes, extent and impacts of desertification
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Explain the impact of poverty on environment
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Analyse causes and consequences of global climatic change on environment
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Environmental Conservation
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Define Environmental Conservation
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Analyse various ways of conserving the environment
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Practice environmental conservation and management at school level
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