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Search for: Definition of Geography Scope of Geography Relevance of Geography to Mankind The Solar System The Shape of the Earth Proofs of the Earth’s Sphericity The Earth Movement TERMS ASSOCIATED WITH EARTH’S MOVEMENT Meaning of Latitudes Important Lines of Latitudes Meaning of Longitudes Similarities between lines of latitudes and longitudes Differences between lines of latitudes and longitude Meaning of Great Circle Examples of Great Circles Longitude and Time Standard Time Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) International Date Line The Structure of the Earth Classification of Rocks Types of Rocks Types of Igneous Rock Characteristics of Igneous Rock Uses of Igneous Rock Locations to Find Igneous rocks in Nigeria Characteristics/Features of Sedimentary Rocks Types of Sedimentary Rocks Areas to Find Sedimentary Rocks in Nigeria Uses of Metamorphic Rocks General Economic Importance of Rocks to Man Landforms Definition Agents of Denudation Classification of Mountains Block Mountains Types of Faults Residual Mountains Fold Mountains Importance of Mountains to Man Negative Effects of Mountains Meaning of Plateaux Types of Plateaux Relevance of Plateaux Meaning of Plains Types of Plains Relevance of Plains Meaning of Volcano Vulcanicity or Vulcanism Intrusive Vulcanicity Extrusive Vulcanicity Classification of Volcanoes Factors that Affect the Shape & Pattern of Volcanoes Distribution of Volcanoes Meaning of Earthquake Major Earthquakes of the World Effects of Earthquakes Meaning of Weathering Types of Weathering Physical / Mechanical Weathering Chemical Weathering Biological Weathering Factors that Affect Weathering Meaning of Mass Movement Types of Mass Movements Factors that Affect Mass Movements Definition of Lake Origin of Lakes Lakes caused by Erosion Lakes Caused by Earth Movement Lakes Caused by Biotic Agents Lakes Caused by Depositional Agents Lakes caused by vulcanicity Lakes formed by Glaciations Value / Importance of Lakes to Man Running Water Definition Sources of Running Water Meaning of River Erosion Ways through which Water in a River Flows Processes of River Erosion Factors that Affect Flow of River Water River Transporation River Deposition Courses of River Features formed in Upper Course Features formed in Middle Course Features formed in Lower Course Importance of Rivers Drainage Patterns Types of Drainage Patterns Meaning of Desert Types of Desert Actions of Winds in Desert Processes of Wind Erosion Features of Wind Erosion Features Produced by Wind Deposition Meaning of Wave in Geography Processes of Wave Erosion Features produced by Wave Erosion Features produced by Wave Deposition Classification of Coasts Meaning of Ocean The Main Oceans of the World Importance of Ocean The Relief of the Ocean Basin Islands of the Ocean Floor Salinity of Ocean Isohaline Determinants of Salinity Meaning of Ocean Currents Types of Ocean Currents Factors that Influence Ocean Currents Effects of Ocean Currents on Climate Weather Definition Climate Definition Weather Station Elements of Weather & Climate Types of Rainfall Humidity Cloud Factors affecting Weather & Climate Land and Sea Breezes Clamatic Classification Greek Clamatic Classification Koppen’s Clamatic Classification Major Climatic Types of the World The Hot Climate Tropical Continental Climate Tropical Moonsoon Climate THE COOL TEMPERATE CLIMATE Cold Climate Meaning of Vegetation Types of Vegetation Factors that affect Vegetation Growth Major Classification of Natural Vegetation Relevance/Importance of Vegetation Meaning of Environment Ecosystem Definition Parts of Ecosystem Types of Ecosystem Ways Man Interferes with the Ecosystem Effects of man’s interference with the Ecosystem Ecological Balance Environmental Resources Types of Environmental Resources Atmospheric Resources Mineral Resources Water Resources Meaning of Environmental Hazards Types of Environmental Hazards Drought Soil Erosion Pollution Desert Encroachment: Flooding Soil Definition Importance of Soil Soil composition Soil Content Soil Types Processes of Soil Formation Factors that affect soil formation Soil Profile Importance of Soil Profile Sandy Soil Clay Soil Loamy Soil Soil Erosion Definition Erosion Types Water Conservation Ways of Preventing Erosion Major soil zones in Nigeria World Population Causes of Rural-Urban Migration Effects of Rural-Urban Migration Patterns of Population Distribution in the World Definition of Settlement Classes of Settlement Patterns of Settlements Factors that affect the Location and Growth of Settlement Importance of Settlements Urbanization Definition Factors that Promote Urbanization Phases of Urbanization in Nigeria Problems of Urbanization Transportation Importance of Transportation Types of Transportation Pipeline Transportation Road Transportation Railway Transportation Air Transportation Sea Transportation Manufacturing Industries Importance of Manufacturing Industries Problems of Manufacturing Industries in Nigeria Possible Solutions to Manufacturing Problems Classification of Manufacturing Industries Location of Industry Factors that affect Location of Industries Industrial Regions of the World World Trade Reasons for World Trade Major Commodities Involved in World Trade World Trade Route Nigeria’s Trade Partners Nigeria’s Major Import and Export Commodities Problems / Barriers to International Trade Advantages of International Trade to West Africa Disadvantages of International Trade to West Africa Nigeria: Regional Geography Political Divisions of Nigeria Ethnic Groups in Nigeria The Population of Nigeria Population Distribution of Nigeria Factors that Influence Population Distribution in Nigeria Benefits/Advantages of high Population Pitfalls/disadvantages of High Population The Relief of Nigeria The Lowlands The Highlands Drainage Features of Nigerian Rivers Nigerian Rivers and their Economic Importance River Basins Economic Importance of River Basins Agriculture in Nigeria Problems of Agricultural Development in Nigeria Possible Solutions to Agricultural Problems Minerals and Power Resources in Nigeria Relevance of minerals to Nigeria Power Resources Problems of Mineral Exploitation in Nigeria Trade Importance of Internal Trade Tourism Definition Major Tourist Centres in Nigeria Tourism and its Role to National Development Problems of Tourism Factors that Promote Tourism Development Vegetation of Nigeria Importance of Vegetation Meaning Lumbering Factors that Favour lumbering Relevance/Importance of Lumbering Problems of Lumbering in Nigeria Regional Geography of West Africa The Relief of West Africa Relevance of Relief in West Africa Drainage of West Africa Features/Characteristics of West African Rivers Importance of West African Rivers Lakes in West Africa Climatic Regions in West Africa Features of Sub Equatorial Region Features of Tropical hinterland region Features of Tropical Continental Region Features of Monsoon Region Features of High Altitude region Features of Desert Region Vegetation in West Africa Mineral Resources in West Africa Agriculture in West Africa Importance of Agriculture in West Africa Problems of Agriculture in West Africa Major Cash Crops in West Africa Population Distribution in West Africa Factor that Influence Population Distribution in West Africa Regional Geography of Africa Relief of Africa Climatic Types in Africa Factors that Affect Climate of Africa Vegetation of Africa Lumbering in Nigeria and Congo Factors that Favour Lumbering in Africa Methods of Lumbering in Africa Importance of Lumbering in Africa Problems of Lumbering in Africa Irrigation The need for irrigation in the Nile Basin Method of Irrigation Problems of Irrigation Economic Cooperation in West Africa Map Reading Types of Maps Maps Colour Analysis Map Scale
