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What are the two main branches of Geography?
What are the two main branches of Geography?
Physical Geography and Human Geography
Which of the following is NOT considered a component of the Solar System?
Which of the following is NOT considered a component of the Solar System?
What is the term for the imaginary lines that run parallel to the equator?
What is the term for the imaginary lines that run parallel to the equator?
Lines of Latitude
Which branch of Geography focuses on the interaction between people and the environment?
Which branch of Geography focuses on the interaction between people and the environment?
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What are the five Themes of Geography?
What are the five Themes of Geography?
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The Earth is truly a perfect sphere.
The Earth is truly a perfect sphere.
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What is the main purpose of a map?
What is the main purpose of a map?
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A map is a perfect and accurate representation of the Earth's surface
A map is a perfect and accurate representation of the Earth's surface
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Which type of map uses symbols to represent different features?
Which type of map uses symbols to represent different features?
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What is the term used to describe the ratio between a distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground?
What is the term used to describe the ratio between a distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground?
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Define population distribution.
Define population distribution.
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What are the three main types of settlements?
What are the three main types of settlements?
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How do you calculate population density?
How do you calculate population density?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing population distribution?
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing population distribution?
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What is the difference between a plan and a photograph?
What is the difference between a plan and a photograph?
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Study Notes
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
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Solar System:
- Identify and describe components and arrangements.
- Describe features of eight planets (position, features, color, composition).
- Review evidence of Earth's shape.
- Differentiate between inner and outer planets (size, composition, revolution time, temperature, distance from the sun).
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Latitude & Longitude:
- Outline characteristics of latitude and longitude lines.
- Give locations using latitude and longitude coordinates.
REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY
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Geography - Branches & Themes:
- Define geography.
- Identify and describe branches of geography (examples).
- Identify and describe five themes of geography.
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Importance of Geography & Careers in Geography:
- Explain the importance of studying geography.
- Identify three careers in each branch of geography.
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Population - Settlement types:
- Define settlements.
- Name and describe different settlement patterns.
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Population - Distribution & Density:
- Define population distribution, population density (high and low).
- Calculate population density.
- Explain factors influencing population distribution.
MAP WORK & PRACTICAL SKILLS
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Maps:
- Define map.
- Outline importance of maps.
- Identify and describe types of maps.
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Symbols & Abbreviations:
- Explain importance of symbols and abbreviations on a map.
- Identify/label symbols and abbreviations on a map.
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Photographs & Plans:
- Define plan and photograph.
- Describe different types of photographs.
- Differentiate between maps, photographs, and plans.
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Scale Conversion & Measurement:
- Define scale.
- Outline purpose of scale on a map.
- Identify different types of scales.
- Convert map scale to ground distances.
- Measure straight-line distances.
EXAM STRUCTURE
- Section A: Multiple Choice (all topics).
- Section B: Map Reading.
- Section C: Physical Geography (choose one question from Latitude/Longitude, Solar System, and Evidence for Earth's Shape).
- Section D: Regional Geography (choose one question from Branches of Geography, Settlements, Settlement Patterns, Importance of Geography, Population Density and Distribution).
- Total marks: 55
- Time allotted: 1 hour and 10 minutes.
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