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Geography OptionGeography OptionAn Overview
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GeographyGeography
• Geography is a multidisciplinary subject which can be combined with a variety of subjects. Some popular combinations are;
• Geography and History• Geography and Social Studies• Geography and Biology• Geography and Graphical Communication• Geography and Computer Studies
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Syllabus StructureSyllabus Structure
• The syllabus is structured on 4 areas of study;– Map Skills– Human Geography– Physical Geography– Fieldworks
• Each area is divided into different topics.
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Map SkillsMap Skills
1 Map Reading and Interpretation of Ordnance Survey Sheets
• This area includes basic cartographic skills, recognition of landforms resulting from river, ice and marine erosion, Interpretation of settlements, urban/rural land-use patterns, communication patterns and location of economic activity.
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Physical GeographyPhysical Geography
2 The Earth as a Planet
3 Rocks and Soils
4 Plate Tectonics
5 The Hydrological Cycle and Rivers
6 Coasts
7 Ice Landscapes
8 Hot Deserts
9 Weather and Climate
10 World Climates and Ecosystems
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Human GeographyHuman Geography
11 Population
12 Settlement
13 Urbanisation
14 Industrial activity
15 Agriculture
16 Tourism
17 World Development
18 Energy Resources
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FieldworkFieldwork
• Fieldwork activities are specified by the Matsec Board as these provide hands-on practice.
(a) Rural fieldwork(a) Rural fieldwork
(i) Settlement Pattern Study
(ii) Agricultural Land-use
(iii) Micro-biogeography
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(b) Urban fieldwork(b) Urban fieldwork
(i) Settlement pattern study
(ii) Functions of settlement
(iii) Traffic problems and solutions
(iv) Shopping activities in various parts of a city
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(c) Fieldwork in coastal areas(c) Fieldwork in coastal areas
• A survey of coastal erosion.• A survey of coastal deposition.• A survey of coastal man-made
structures.
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Weather observationWeather observation
(a) Temperature
(b) Humidity
(c) Rainfall
(d) Atmospheric Pressure
(e) Wind
(f) Clouds
(g) Visibility
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Geography in Post-SecondaryGeography in Post-Secondary
• Junior College – • Intermediate – Geography• A-Level – Geography
• University -• B.A. (Hons.) – Geography• B.Ed. (Hons.) – Geography
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Geography in the world of jobsGeography in the world of jobs
• Teacher• Planner (transport + settlements)• Cartographer • GIS Specialist• Geologist / Pedologist• Meteorologist• Census Analyst • Property Appraisal• Tourist Guide / Travel Agency
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The EndThe EndMr. C. Formosa (2008)