GEO SYLBSF1

Geography F1

1.    Concept Of Geography

                                    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

2.    Major Features Of The Earth's Surface

                                    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

3.    Weather

                                    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

4.    Climate

                                    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

5.    Map Work

                                    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