TERM 1 – 4 Topics

1.1   The atmosphere

• Composition and structure of the atmosphere
• Heating of the atmosphere
• Moisture in the atmosphere
• Reading and interpreting synoptic weather maps

1.2   Geographical skills and techniques

• Using atlases
•  Fieldwork and practical work 

2.1   Geomorphology

• The structure of the Earth
• Plate tectonics
• Folding and faulting
• Earthquakes
• Volcanoes

2.2   Geographical skills and techniques

• Using atlases
• Mapwork skills
• 1:50 000 topographic maps

 3.1   Population

• Population distribution and density
• Population structure
• Population growth
• Population movements
• HIV and AIDS

3.2   Geographical skills and techniques

• Using atlases

 4.1   Water resources

• Water in the world
• The world’s oceans
• Water management in South Africa
• Floods

4.2    Geographical skills and 1. techniques

• Using atlases
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS)