Process in which crustal rocks are distorted by compressional forces by being caused to bend upwards and downwards. It occurs on fairly young sedimentary rocks. Anticlines (upfolds)-parts of the earths surface which bend upwards when folding occurs. Synclines (down folds)-Parts Read More …
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INTERNAL LAND FORMING PROCESSES
Processes operating in the interior of the earth resulting in the formation of natural physical features or landforms. They are caused by earth movements. Examples of these processes are folding, faulting and Vulcanicity. Formation of land forms by internal land Read More …
GEOGRAPHY FORM 2 NOTES
TOPIC 1 : INTERNAL LAND FORMING PROCESSES – Click to view TOPIC 2 : FOLDING – Click to view TOPIC 3 : FAULTING – Click to view TOPIC 4 : VULCANICITY – Click to view TOPIC 5 : MAP WORK Read More …
MINING
Process of extracting valuable minerals from the earths surface. Formations in Which Minerals Occur 1. Veins and Lodes Occurrence of minerals in crevices, cracks or faults in igneous rocks. They are said to occur in veins if they occur there Read More …
MINERAL AND ROCKS
Inorganic substances occurring naturally at or below the earth’s surface. Characteristics of Minerals Different degrees of hardness e.g. some are very hard e.g. diamond while others are very soft e.g. talc. Some have atoms arranged in an orderly manner to Read More …
WEATHER
Daily atmospheric conditions of a place at a particular time. Elements of Weather Temperature Humidity precipitation Precipitation Atmospheric pressure Wind Sunshine Cloud cover A Weather Station A place where observation, measuring and recording of weather elements is done Factors to Read More …
THE EARTH AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM
Solar system is the group of heavenly bodies comprising the sun and the nine planets. The origin of the Solar System Theories A theory is a set of reasoned ideas intended to explain facts or events 1. Passing Star Theory Read More …
INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY
The meaning of Geography Scientific study of the earth as a home of man. Study of interrelationship on natural and human phenomena on the earth’s surface. Environment The surroundings All external conditions surrounding an organism which has influence over its Read More …
GEOGRAPHY FORM 1 NOTES
TOPIC 1 : INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY – Click to view TOPIC 2 : THE EARTH AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM – Click to view TOPIC 3 : WEATHER – Click to view TOPIC 4 : MINERAL AND ROCKS – Click to Read More …
GEOGRAPHY SECONDARY SCHOOL NOTES ( FORM 1-4 )
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