Interpretation of Physical and Cultural Features
Interpretation of Physical and Cultural Features
Map Reduction and Enlargement
The concept of map reduction and map enlargement.
Map Distances
Map Distances
Basic Concepts in Map Reading
Defining maps
Identifying with examples the different types of maps
Differentiating between map and plan
Stating the uses of maps;
Identifying and describe types of scales and their attributes;
Stating the merits and demerits of the various types of scales;
Converting from scale to actual measurements :
Population of Nigeria
Explain the increase in growth of Nigeria’s population;
Account for the structure and distribution pattem of the population;
Describe the influence of HIV/AIDS on population quality;
Explain population movement pattems and associated problems;
Describe population data and highlight the sources of population data;
Suggest ways for checking population growth rates.
Climate I
Explain the meaning of climate;
List major elements of climate;
Describe the attributes of climate;
Distinguish between climate and weather;
Locate the major climatic regions on a map of the world;
Explain tile influence of altitude,
latitude, wind, ocean currents, etc. on climate;
State the importance of climate on physical and human activities
The Environment
Explain the meaning of the environment;
Identify the different types of environment;
Describe the components of the different environments;
Classify the different environments and their components into three major domains;
Explain the importance of the environment to life.
Lowlands
Identify the major types of lowlands;
Describe the characteristics of the different types of lowlands;
Explain the processes involved in the formation of lowlands;
Explain the importance of lowlands to man.
Mountains
Identify major mountain types;
State the distinguishing characteristics of the different types of mountains;
Explain the processes involved in the formation of ~e different mountain tvpes:
Explain the importance and disadvantages of mountains to man.
Rocks
Identify the major types of rocks;
Describe the structure of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks;
State the distinguishing characteristics of the different types of rocks;
Explain the processes involved in the formation of the rock types;
Explain the importance and disadvantages of rocks to man.
The Earth’s Structure
Identify the major spheres of the earth
Identify the component layers of the earth’s crust;
Describe the characteristics of each layer;
Draw and label the cross section of the earth’s interior;
Explain the relationship between the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere and hydro-sphere.
Latitudes and Longitudes
Define latitude and longitude;
Differentiate between latitude and longitude;
Describe the relationship between latitude and major regions of the world;
Use latitude and longitude to locate positions of towns, countries, cities, etc;
Deduce distances and local time from latitude and longitude.
The earth and other planets
Identify the components of the solar system;
Describe the position of the earth in relation to the sun and other planets;
Proof the shape of the earth.
The Local Government Area (LGA)
Identify the local government headquarters
Locate the village/ town ward LGA
Explain the locational relationship between the LGA and other Local Government Areas in the state;
Describe the major physical features of the LGA in relation to the state;
Purchases ledger (Total Creditors Account)
Identify purchases ledger items
Prepare purchases ledger control account.
Sales Ledger (Total Debtors Control Account)
Explain the meaning and uses of control account.
identify sales ledger.
prepare sales ledger control account.
Balance Sheet
Distinguish between assets and liabilities.
Identify the different types of assets and liabilities.
Classify assets and liabilities.
Prepare a balance sheet.
Profit and loss Account
Learners should be able to:
Explain Profit and Loss
Account items from given information.
Identify the format of a Profit and Loss Account.
Prepare Profit and Loss account.
Determine net Profit or Loss.
Trading Account
Identify Trading Account items.
Prepare the Trading Account.
Determine:
– Cost of goods available.
– Cost of goods sold.
– Sales
Trial Balance and Correction of Error
Explain the need for trial balance.
Extract balances from ledger to the trial balance.
Balance the trial balance.
Correct Errors that affect the trial balance.
Identify Errors that do not affect the trial balance.