Classification of climate is a conscious attempt at group different climates with similar characteristics together. This is...
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
The earth’s crust consists of rocks. A rock is any mineral material of the earth. It may...
Weather is defined as the condition of the atmosphere of a place at a certain time over...
The earth moves in space in two different ways. These are: Rotation Revolution ROTATION OF THE...
Weathering is defined as the gradual breaking down or disintegration of rocks by either physical (mechanical) or...
The structure of the earth is grouped into two zones. These are the outer structure and the...
Land surveying is defined as the process by which measurement of land is made and then represent...
Differentiate between weather and climate Weather is the atmospheric condition of a place over a short period...
Describe three main differences between Zeugens and Yardang In Zeugen, the hard and soft layers of rocks...
Renewable energy is defined as any energy resource that is naturally regenerated over a short time scale...
Distinguish between: Latitude and Longitude Lines of latitude run from west to east while lines of longitude...
Define the term sedimentary rock and describe any two processes of its formation Sedimentary rocks are rocks...
Vulcanicity is formed when molten rock or magma forces its way into planes of weakness or vent...
Rainfall is defined as the release of excess condensed water vapour in the atmosphere into the earth....
The action of wave as an important agent of erosion, transportation and deposition of materials is confined...
The action of glacier as an important agent of erosion, transportation and deposition of materials is confined...
The action of wind is dominant in deserts and other semi-arid regions of the world. Deserts which...
Running water can be defined as the natural movement of water in a certain direction. Running water...
Plateaux are elevated upland. They have extensive flat or level surface which usually descends sharply to the...
Vegetation is defined as an association or group of plants growing together in a particular habitat or...
Wind is defined as air in motion and it has speed and direction. In other words, wind...
Clouds are tiny droplets of water vapor, suspended and floating in the air. Their forms, shape, heights...
Pressure is defined as the force exerted on the earth’s surface and other objects by air, because...
Pollution is the release of substances into the environment i.e. air, water or land in quantities or...
Underground water is the water that sinks into the ground, that is, the water that enters the...
A plain is an extensive area of level or gentle undulating land, usually a few metres above...
Karst region refers to large stretch of land occupied by limestone which possesses a unique type of...
The ocean occupies over 70 percent or 360 million square kilometers of the earth’s total area of...
Denudation is an erosive process of breaking and removing the rocks from the surface of the earth....
An earthquake is the rapid vibration of the earth created by a sudden movement of large sections...
Landforms are defined as specific features that appear on the Earth’s surface. Some examples are mountains, plains,...
Earth’s crust is composed of rocks. Rock is a naturally occurring and coherent aggregate of one or...
On earth’s surface, locations are determined by the two reference lines known as latitude and longitude. In...
Isaac Newton was one of the first scientists to theorize about the structure of Earth. Based on...
Earth is just the right distance from the Sun for its temperature to let water exist as...
Earth, the third planet from the sun, is the fifth largest planet in the solar system. Earth...
The solar system we call home is located in an outer spiral arm of the vast Milky...
“Cosmos” is just another word for universe, and “cosmology” is the study of the origin, evolution and...
Introduction The universe is defined as everything that exists. The Universe is everything we can touch, feel,...
Geography provides a broad and integrating background for careers requiring an understanding of peoples, places, and processes....
Geographers use many tools and techniques to learn about our world. Geographical tools are used by geographers...
Geography is both a natural science and social science; it forms an interdisciplinary bridge to be sure,...
The Five Themes were developed by the National Council for Geographic Education to provide an organizing framework...
1. Cultural awareness Inevitably, anything concerning Geography and the Environment will involve human behavior, and the extent...
The first recorded use of the word geography was by Eratosthenes, a Greek scholar who lived from...
The word ‘geography’ originates from two greek words. The first is ‘geo’ which means ‘the earth’ and...
