Secondary education has revised it education system from old curriculum to general and stream education, on this article ujuzi blog writes for you form one competence found in new text book (tie book). The contents anylized here are introduction to Geography, the Earth’s planet and major features of the earth. A student on these concepts should be able to understand how geography work to oir environment and also to demonstrate origin of universe, Earth’s movement and different features found in our environment. At the end of time a student shoul be assessed vy doing different examinations and tests to…
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The planet earth This article explain more about origin of the earth examined by different theories and principles.Also explains the movement of the earth and its shape.Meaning of the earth The earth is third planet in position from solar system that supports life of living things. – The Earth’s surface is made up of land and water bodies.- The evolution of the earth can be traced through different theories and principles developed by different scholars. Though these theories, principles and assumption has been criticized due to different weakness to compare with reality.- These assumptions examined various process which change over time till today.Theories…
Major features of the earth surfaceEarth’s surface refers to the outer most layer of Earth, including both land masses, [continents and island] and water bodies [ocean seas, lakes and rivers.It is made up of continental landmasses which cover 29% and water bodies which cover 71%of the Earth surfaceContinents and ocean of the worldIn the beginning the Earth’s surface there was a single giant landmass called Pangaea that was surrounded by a single super ocean called Panthalasa. Over millions of years the geomorphic process caused the Pangea to break up into two big land massesThe Northern land mass was called Raurasia and the southern was called Gondwana.The two landmasses…
TOPIC1:INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE Ujuziblog post this article of introduction to literature, this articles give more understanding on meaning of literature, types of literature such as oral literature and written literature, importance of studying literature and different literature devices that help leaners to equip with higher literature knowledge.01.THE OVER VIEW OF THE TERM LITERATURE a)Meaning of literature There is no single definition of that suits the meaning of literature. As a result, there have been various attempts to define the term literature. Some of these attempts are; Literature is a work of art that uses language creatively to portray the message to…
1.0: INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH1.1: concept of researchThe meaning of geographic researchGeographic research is a scientific investigation that involves the collection, analysis and interpretation of data to generate knowledge on the geographical phenomena. Examples are global warming, earthquake and environmental pollution.Importance of geographic research(i) For planning. It useful for making proper decision. For example, Urban planning, waste management and hydroelectric power plant.(ii) Understanding principles and laws of nature in the universe. For example, gravitational force, movement of the earth and solar system.(iii) For searching new knowledge. Every research should contribute to existing body of knowledge.(iv) For solving problems in the society.…
2.1: World climatic types and their characteristics Concepts from this subtopic • Describe major climatic types of the world and their characteristics • Explain different geographical factors influence climate The concept of climate and natural climate region Climate refers to the average weather condition recorded over a long period of time about thirty 30 years. Natural climate regions refer to the area with specific temperature, rainfall, relief, natural vegetation, soil type and cultural environment conditions which are more or less similar. Types of world climate I. Equatorial climate (tropical rainforest climate) II. Tropical climate III. Dry climate IV. Temperate climate…
3.0: HUMAN POPULATION 3.1: Concept of population
4.0: SETTLEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND MANAGEMENT5.1: The concept of environmentConcept from this subtopica. Meaning of environment Environment refers to all external conditions surrounding an organism and which have influence over its behaviour and activities.Or are all things that sounding us (human beings)5.2: Importance of environmentConcept from this subtopica. To explain the importance of environmentImportance of environmentI.To support the life of living organismsII. Enhance tourism due to presence of attractive features such as Mount Kilimanjaro.III.It is a source of natural resources: for example, animals, vegetation and mineralsIV.Environment sustains food chain. V.provides cultural services: for example, nyumbanity forest in NjombeVI. It provides socio-economic services to the societies. For example, medicine, water and…
8.0: SUSTAINABLE POWER AND ENERGY RESOURCES8.1: Define power and energya. Definition of power and energyDefinition power and energyEnergy is ability to do work so as to produce motion. You must have energy to accomplish work.Power refers to the rate at which work is done. Therefore, you need energy to produce power. Without energy there is no power that can be produced.Energy and power are related but totally are different concepts. A tank of petrol contain energy that combust petrol at certain time in mechanical energy to produce power of a car. The power is energy produced per unit of time.…