JAMB Geography · Section 2

Soils

Section II: Physical Geography

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Official JAMB Geography outline · Section II: Physical Geography

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Definition and properties of soil.

Objective

Classify soils and describe their properties.

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Factors and processes of soil formation.

Objective

Identify the factors responsible for soil formation.

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Soil profiles and horizons, including their types and characteristics.

Objective

Differentiate between soil horizons and describe their characteristics.

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Major tropical soil types, their characteristics, distribution and uses.

Objective

Compare major tropical soil types and their uses; account for the distribution and uses of soils.

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Impact of human activities on soils.

Objective

Assess the impact of human activities on soils.

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