Geography Topics - Form One

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TOPIC 1: Concept Of Geography

 

1. Meaning of Geography Phenomena

   • Define the term geography

   • Inter-relationship between different geographical phenomena

   • Name the Components of the Solar System

   • Describe the importance of the components of solar system

2. The Sun

   • State the dimension of the sun in relation to other space bodies

   • Describe the characteristics of the sun

3. Solar Energy

   • Define the term solar energy

   • Suggest different uses of solar energy

   • Explain how the use of solar energy promotes environmental conservation

   • Explain how solar energy may contribute to emancipation of women

4. The Planets

   • Locate the planets in the solar system

   • Show relative distance of planets from the earth

5. Other bodies in the Solar System

   • Describe the characteristics of comets, asteroids, meteors and satellites

   • Narrate local incidents linked to meteorites

6. The Earth

   • Describe the shape of the earth and its evidence

7. Earth's Movements

   • Describe the types of earth's movements

   • Describe the term rotation

   • Give evidence to prove that the earth rotates

   • Explain the significance of earth's rotation

   • Define the term revolution

   • Explain the process of revolution

   • Describe the result of the earth's revolution around the sun

8. The Importance of the Parallels and Meridians

   • Define the parallels and meridians

   • Describe how latitudes and longitudes are determined

   • Explain the importance of a great circle

   • Discuss the importance of parallels and meridians

   • Calculate local time

   • Define time and time zone

   • Explain the essence of time and time zone

   • Explain variation of standard time in a single country

   • Define International Date Line

   • Locate International Date Line

 

TOPIC 2: Major Features Of The Earth's Surface

 

1. Continents

   • Explain the meaning of a continent

   • Identify the major features of the continent

2. Water Bodies

   • Define a water body

   • Identify the oceans and other water bodies

   • Describe the features of the ocean floor

   • Draw the map to show the distribution of continents and water bodies

 

TOPIC 3: Weather

 

1. Concept of Weather

   • Define weather

   • Describe the importance of weather

   • Show the relationship between weather and humans occupations

2. Elements of Weather

   • Name elements of weather

   • Explain the importance of each element

3. Weather Station

   • Define weather station

   • Explain how to establish elements of weather

   • Describe characteristics of a Stevenson screen

   • Describe the characteristics and functions of instruments used to measure the elements of weather

   • Measure and record elements of weather

   • Describe the meaning of weather forecasting and how it is done

 

TOPIC 4: Climate

 

1. Concept of Climate

   • Define the concept of climate

2. Weather and Climate

   • Differentiate between weather and climate

3. Impact of Climate

   • Relate climate to human activities

 

TOPIC 5: Map Work

 

1. The Concept of a Map

   • Define the concept of a map

2. Components of a Map

   • List all the components of a map

   • Define scale and identify different ways used in representing a scale

   • Distinguish and explain signs from symbols

3. Quantitative Information on Maps

   • Measure the distance on the map and convert to the actual ground by using scale

   • Calculate areas of regular and irregular figures

   • Identify location of position

   • Find direction and bearing of object on maps

4. Uses of Maps

   • Describe different uses of maps

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