GEO SYLBSF1
Geography F1
i. 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
ii. The Sun
§ State the dimension of the sun in relation to other space bodies
§ Describe the characteristics of the sun
iii. 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
iv. The Planets
§ Locate the planets in the solar system
§ Show relative distance of planets from the earth
v. Other bodies in the Solar System
§ Describe the characteristics of comets, asteroids, meteors and satellites
§ Narrate local incidents linked to meteorites
vi. The Earth
§ Describe the shape of the earth and its evidence
vii. Earth's Movements
§ Describe the types of earth's movements
§ Describe the term rotation
§ Give evidence to prove that the earth rotates
§ Explain the significances of earth's rotation
§ Define the term revolution
§ Explain the process of revolution
§ Describe the result of the earth's revolution around the sun
viii. 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
i. Continents
§ Explain the meaning of a continent
§ Identify the major features of the continent
ii. 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
i. Concept of Weather
§ Define weather
§ Describe the importance of weather
§ Show the relationship between weather and humans occupations
ii. Elements of Weather
§ Name elements of weather
§ Explain the importance of each element
iii. 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
i. Concept of Climate
§ Define the concept of climate
ii. Weather and Climate
§ Differentiate between weather and climate
iii. Impact of Climate
§ Relate climate to human activities
i. The Concept of a Map
§ Define the concept of a map
ii. 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
iii. 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
iv. Uses of Maps
§ Describe different uses of maps
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