Geography, SS 3, Week 3 Topic: Lumbering Content: Definition of Lumbering Favourable factors for lumbering Methods of lumbering Economic Importance of lumbering Problems and solution of lumbering Definition of Lumbering: It is defined as the felling of economic trees in the forest, which can be used in domestic, industrial or commerce purpose. Favourable factors for [...]
You are well aware that the brightness of today will in about 12 hours give way to the darkness of the night. You are also aware that there is a reversal of these conditions everyday - that while a part of the earth is lit up by the sun's light, the other part, away from [...]
People throw this word around a lot; motivational speakers, life coaches, your parents, even your teachers. But beyond all the noise, and bias, what does it really mean? In explaining, this article will not go into all that lofty emptiness, but will clearly and simply describe what it means. Ready to launch? Let's go! Personal Vision [...]
Geography, SS 2, Week 6 Topic: Climate Content: Meaning of climate Factors affecting climate Importance of climate Meaning of Climate Climate is the average weather condition of a place over a long period of time of about 30years. Climate varies from place to place Factors affecting Climate Climate is influenced by the following. Factors: Latitude, [...]
Geography, SS 2, Week 2 Topic: Action of Wind Content: Action of wind in desert Characteristics of desert Action of wind erosion Features of wind erosion in the desert The action of wind is dominant in desert and other semi arid regions of the world. Desert which are associated with aridity (dryness) are caused by [...]
Geography, SS1, Week 5 Topic: Eclipse, Dawn and Twilight Eclipse Eclipse is formed when the three bodies- sun, earth and the moon are in straight line during movement f the earth. The moon revolves round the earth once in every twenty seven days (a month), the earth and the moon travel together, making a complete [...]
Geography Topic: Environmental Resources Contents Meaning of Environmental Resources Major form of Environmental Resources Some importance of Environmental Resources Meaning of Environmental Resources Environmental Resources are those organic and inorganic natural materials which are of great value to man, animals and plants. Major Forms of Environmental Resources Atmospheric Resources: They are those resources in the [...]
Geography, SS 1, Week 1 Topic: Land Reclamation Content Meaning of Land Reclamation History of Land Reclamation Uses of Land Methods of Reclamation Meaning of Land Reclamation Land reclamation, usually known as reclamation, and also known as land fill (not to be confused with a landfill), is the process of creating new land from ocean, [...]
Geography, SS 2, Week 2 Topic: Contour Representation of Landforms The following are some common landforms or relief features that can be represented on map by using contour lines. Valleys: are lowland between two highlands. Valleys are represented by V- shaped contour lines with the apex of the V- shape pointing towards the highland. When [...]
Definition of Bush Fallowing Bush fallowing is a system of farming whereby the farmer cultivates one piece of land for some years and later leave it for some years with the aim of restoring the fertility of the soil naturally. During this fallow period, the farmer cultivates another piece of land. Favourable conditions for bush [...]