SS 1 Geography

Transportation in Nigeria involves the movement of people, goods, and commodities from one place to another by land, water, or air.   Land Transport: Human portage: Involves using human legs for movement, such as trekking, applicable for short distances. Animal portage: Involves using animals like horses, donkeys, or camels for movement, common in the northern […]

Nigeria’s vegetation can be categorized into three primary zones: Forest Zone/Vegetation: Mangrove Swamp Forest: Features both salt and fresh water swamp environments. Rain Forest   Savanna Zone/Vegetation: Guinea Savanna Sudan Savanna Sahel Savanna   Montane Vegetation: Primarily found in highland areas like Jos and Adamawa. As for the soils in Nigeria, they can be classified

Climate refers to the prolonged average atmospheric weather conditions, typically spanning 30-35 years. Various factors influence climate, including latitude, altitude, proximity to the sea, ocean currents, etc. Key elements of climate encompass temperature, rainfall, wind, relative humidity, pressure, cloud cover, and sunshine. Temperature, indicating the degree of hotness or coldness, exhibits regional disparities in Nigeria.

Relief refers to the surface features of the land above the sea level. Nigeria’s relief can be classified into two main types: lowlands and highlands.   Lowlands Lowlands are areas below 300m above sea level. Notable lowland areas in Nigeria include: The Sokoto Plain (200 – 300m) The Niger – Benue Trough / Valley (100

Location Of Nigeria Nigeria is situated between 4°N and 14°N of the Equator, and between 30°E and 150°E of the Greenwich Meridian. Notably, Nigeria’s latitudinal extent spans 10°, calculated as 15° – 4°, while its longitudinal extent covers 12°, calculated as 15° – 3°.   Position Of Nigeria Nigeria is positioned in West Africa, bordered

Distance on a map refers to the interval between two points, which can take either a straight or curved path. Measurement of Straight Distances: Identify the locations on the map. Employ a long ruler to measure the distance between the specified points. Relate the measured distance to the scale provided to determine the ground distance.

The geographical aspect related to map reading is commonly known as Practical Geography. It involves the skill of recognizing conventional signs on a map and utilizing these signs to interpret the representation of the earth’s surface on paper. A map provides an overhead view of a large land area, such as a town, village, or

A system dedicated to capturing, storing, manipulating, analyzing, managing, and presenting various spatial or geographical data is known as a Geographic Information System (GIS). The term GIS may also refer to Geographical Information Science or Geospatial Information Studies, denoting the academic field or profession associated with working on geographic information systems. This falls within the

Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions of a location at a specific time or over a short duration. It is characterized by brief and regular changes, such as sunny, rainy, or cloudy days. Climate, on the other hand, is the average atmospheric conditions of a region over an extended period. Unlike weather, climate persists for

The environment is the complete surroundings or medium of any organism in a given area, encompassing physical surroundings, climatic factors, and other living organisms.   The Earth is Categorized into four spheres: Lithosphere: The solid portion containing rocks, sand, soil, minerals, etc. Hydrosphere: The liquid portion, including rivers, lakes, and oceans. Atmosphere: The gaseous portion

A plain is an extensive area of level or gently undulating land, typically located a few meters above sea level.   Types of Plains: (1) Structural Plain (2) Erosional Plain (3) Depositional Plain   (1) Structural Plains Formation: These are relatively undisturbed horizontal surfaces of the earth, created by bedded sedimentary rocks. Examples include the

Plateaux, elevated uplands characterized by extensive flat or level surfaces that typically descend sharply to the surrounding lowlands, exhibit a gentle slope. Due to their flat or level characteristics, they are commonly referred to as tablelands. Plateaus are tabular in shape, featuring steep sides with a rough and irregular surface, narrow valleys, and are occasionally

Mountains are elevated land surfaces formed by the intense action of internal forces, featuring steep slopes and distinct peaks. They are categorized into four major types based on their formation: Fold Mountains, Block Mountains, Volcanic Mountains, and Residual Mountains. (a) Fold Mountains: Characteristics: Comprising old hard rocks with steep sides, exhibiting a wrinkled or folded

Mountains Mountains are elevated land surfaces formed by intense internal forces, displaying steep slopes and distinct peaks. They are categorized into four main types: Fold Mountains, Block Mountains, Volcanic Mountains, and Residual Mountains.   (a) Fold Mountains Characteristics: These mountains consist of old hard rocks with steep sides, exhibiting a wrinkled or folded appearance and

A system designed for capturing, storing, manipulating, analyzing, managing, and presenting various types of spatial or geographical data is known as a Geographic Information System (GIS).   The use of the acronym GIS extends to Geographical Information Science or Geospatial Information Studies, referring to the academic discipline or career focused on working with geographic information