Geography OptionGeography OptionAn Overview

GeographyGeography

• Geography is a multidisciplinary subject which can be combined with a variety of subjects. Some popular combinations are;

• Geography and History• Geography and Social Studies• Geography and Biology• Geography and Graphical Communication• Geography and Computer Studies

Syllabus StructureSyllabus Structure

• The syllabus is structured on 4 areas of study;– Map Skills– Human Geography– Physical Geography– Fieldworks

• Each area is divided into different topics.

Map SkillsMap Skills

1 Map Reading and Interpretation of Ordnance Survey Sheets

• This area includes basic cartographic skills, recognition of landforms resulting from river, ice and marine erosion, Interpretation of settlements, urban/rural land-use patterns, communication patterns and location of economic activity.

Physical GeographyPhysical Geography

2 The Earth as a Planet

3 Rocks and Soils

4 Plate Tectonics

5 The Hydrological Cycle and Rivers

6 Coasts

7 Ice Landscapes

8 Hot Deserts

9 Weather and Climate

10 World Climates and Ecosystems

Human GeographyHuman Geography

11 Population

12 Settlement

13 Urbanisation

14 Industrial activity

15 Agriculture

16 Tourism

17 World Development

18 Energy Resources

FieldworkFieldwork

• Fieldwork activities are specified by the Matsec Board as these provide hands-on practice.

(a) Rural fieldwork(a) Rural fieldwork

(i) Settlement Pattern Study

(ii) Agricultural Land-use

(iii) Micro-biogeography

(b) Urban fieldwork(b) Urban fieldwork

(i) Settlement pattern study

(ii) Functions of settlement

(iii) Traffic problems and solutions

(iv) Shopping activities in various parts of a city

(c) Fieldwork in coastal areas(c) Fieldwork in coastal areas

• A survey of coastal erosion.• A survey of coastal deposition.• A survey of coastal man-made

structures.

Weather observationWeather observation

(a) Temperature

(b) Humidity

(c) Rainfall

(d) Atmospheric Pressure

(e) Wind

(f) Clouds

(g) Visibility

Geography in Post-SecondaryGeography in Post-Secondary

• Junior College – • Intermediate – Geography• A-Level – Geography

• University -• B.A. (Hons.) – Geography• B.Ed. (Hons.) – Geography

Geography in the world of jobsGeography in the world of jobs

• Teacher• Planner (transport + settlements)• Cartographer • GIS Specialist• Geologist / Pedologist• Meteorologist• Census Analyst • Property Appraisal• Tourist Guide / Travel Agency

The EndThe EndMr. C. Formosa (2008)