Syllabus content and objectives
Official JAMB Geography outline · Section II: Physical Geography
Content
Concepts of weather and climate.
Objective
Differentiate between weather and climate.
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Elements of weather and climate.
Objective
Identify the elements of weather and climate.
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Factors controlling weather and climate, including pressure, air masses, altitude, continentality and winds.
Objective
Identify and explain the factors controlling weather and climate.
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Classification of climate using the Greek and Köppen systems.
Objective
Compare the Greek and Köppen climate classifications.
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Major climate types according to Köppen, including their characteristics and distribution.
Objective
Identify the major climate types according to Köppen and describe their characteristics and distribution.
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Measurement and recording of weather parameters and the instruments used.
Objective
Relate weather instruments to their uses.
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The basic science of climate change, including its definition, causes, effects and remedies.
Objective
Define climate change; understand its causes and effects; identify possible remedies.
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