Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 10 Geography Strand 1 Practical Geography Notes. The MS Word version is also available upon your request.

  The document covers the following strands, sub-strands, and topics:

  • STRAND 1.0: PRACTICAL GEOGRAPHY
    • Sub-Strand 1.1: Introduction to Geography
      • Definition and scope of Geography
      • Branches of Geography (Physical, Human, and Practical)
      • Importance of studying Geography for sustainable development
      • Relationship between Geography and other disciplines (Mathematics, History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
      • Career opportunities in Geography
      • Significance of Geography in day-to-day life
    • Sub-Strand 1.2: Map Reading and Interpretation
      • Introduction to maps (Definition and types: Topographical, Atlas, Sketch)
      • Marginal information on maps (Title, Sheet Number, Key/Legend, Scale, Compass Rose)
      • Scales (Types: Linear, Statement, Representative Fraction) and conversion of scales
      • The Grid System (Grid lines, Eastings, Northings, Four-figure and Six-figure grid references)
      • Representation of relief (Contours, Spot Heights, Trigonometrical Stations, Hachures)
      • Interpretation of contours (Slopes and landforms like Hills, Ridges, Valleys)
      • Drawing cross-sections
      • Interpretation of vegetation and drainage patterns
      • Interpreting human activities (Agriculture, Mining, Forestry, Trade, Transport, Administration)
    • Sub-Strand 1.3: Statistical Methods
      • Introduction to statistics (Definition and importance in Geography)
      • Sources of data (Primary and Secondary)
      • Methods of data collection (Observation, Interviewing, Questionnaires, Content Analysis, Sampling)
      • Data analysis (Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median, Mode)
      • Data presentation (Line Graphs, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts)
      • Limitations of statistics
    • Sub-Strand 1.4: Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
      • Definition of key terms (GIS, Remote Sensing, GPS)
      • Components of GIS (Hardware, Software, Data, People, Methods)
      • Geo-referencing and coordinate systems
      • Importance and functions of GIS in Geography (Mapping, Urban Planning, Environmental Monitoring, Disaster Management, Agriculture)
      • Application of GIS (Locating features using Points, Lines, and Polygons)
• File Size:

  368.63 KB
• Length:

  19 pages
• Category:

  Lesson Notes
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  GEOGRAPHY
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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