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Geography OptionGeography OptionAn Overview
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
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.
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.
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
Human GeographyHuman Geography
11 Population
12 Settlement
13 Urbanisation
14 Industrial activity
15 Agriculture
16 Tourism
17 World Development
18 Energy Resources
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
(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
(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.
Weather observationWeather observation
(a) Temperature
(b) Humidity
(c) Rainfall
(d) Atmospheric Pressure
(e) Wind
(f) Clouds
(g) Visibility
Geography in Post-SecondaryGeography in Post-Secondary
• Junior College – • Intermediate – Geography• A-Level – Geography
• University -• B.A. (Hons.) – Geography• B.Ed. (Hons.) – Geography
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
The EndThe EndMr. C. Formosa (2008)