ICSE Class 10 Geography Syllabus Overview

Geography is the study of the Earth's physical features, human populations, and the interactions between them.

The Greek scholar Eratosthenes is credited with being the first to use the term 'geography'.

Geography bridges the gap between natural sciences (like geology) and social sciences (like sociology) by studying how the natural world influences human societies and vice versa.

Cartography is the art and science of making maps.

The earliest known attempt to create a world map dates back to 600 BCE.

A map scale indicates the ratio between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground.

Different types of map scales include verbal, representative fraction, and graphic scales. Each type represents the relationship between map distance and real-world distance in a specific way.

Contour lines connect points of equal elevation on a map, helping to understand the shape and relief of the land.

A contour interval represents the difference in elevation between two consecutive contour lines. It helps understand the steepness of the slope.

Color tints and conventional symbols on maps help identify different features like mountains, rivers, forests, and settlements.

Eight cardinal points (North, South, East, West, Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, Southwest) are used to mark directions on a map.

A grid reference, using four or six figures, identifies a precise location on a map, similar to a grid address.

A benchmark on a topographical survey map indicates a fixed point with a known elevation, used as a reference point for determining other elevations.

Landforms can be identified by their contours, which show changes in elevation and help understand the shape of the land.

A topographical survey map represents the physical features of a region, including elevation, slopes, and landforms.

The ICSE Class 10 Geography exam for the year 2023-24 is worth 80 marks and lasts for 2 hours.

The ICSE Class 10 Geography syllabus for 2023-24 includes the exam pattern and marking scheme, and it helps guide students on the topics to be covered.

Apart from the syllabus, sample papers and question papers are also available for students to practice and prepare for the ICSE Class 10 Geography exam.