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Course Content

1. INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY

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What is Geography?

Branches of Geography

The Value of Studying Geography

How the Environment Affects Us

2. SHOWING THE LOCAL AREA ON A MAP

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Mapping a Local Area

3. MAPS AND THEIR USE

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Using the Linear Scale to Measure Distance on a Map

How to Find Places and Features on a Map

Grid and Grid References

Compass Directions

Latitude and Longitude

4. WAYS OF STUDYING GEOGRAPHY

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Studying Geography through Fieldwork

Learning Geography through Photographs

5. THE EARTH AND ITS MOVEMENTS

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What Shape is the Earth?

Movements of the Earth

Why is the Earth Divided into Zones with Different Temperatures?

6. WEATHER AND CLIMATE

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Weather and How it is Measured

What are Elements of Weather?

How is Weather Different from Climate?

Measuring and recording elements of weather

Atmospheric or Air Pressure

Atmospheric Humidity or Air Humidity

Sunshine and How it is Measured

Effects of Weather on your Life and that of your Community

7. LOCATION, SIZE AND RELIEF REGIONS OF EAST AFRICA

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The Relief Regions of East Africa

8. FORMATION OF MAJOR LANDFORMS AND DRAINAGE IN EAST AFRICA

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Rocks and Landforms

Formation of landforms in East Africa

9. CLIMATE AND NATURAL VEGETATION OF EAST AFRICA

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What are the Characteristics of the Main Types of Climate?

Equatorial Climate

Mountain or Montane Climate

Semi-arid and Arid Climate

Tropical or Savannah Climate

The Coastal Tropical Climate

What Factors Influence Climate in East Africa?

The Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)

Distance from the Sea

Rotation of the Earth

The Alignment of the Coast

Types of Vegetation in East Africa

Drawing a Climate Graph

What are the Factors that Affect the Climates of East Africa?

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