RESEARCH Definitions of Research – Research is the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions. – Research is a systematic inquiry to describe, explain, predict, and control the observed phenomenon. – Research is a detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding – Research is creative and systematic work undertaken to increase the stock of knowledge, including knowledge of humans, culture and society, and the use of this stock of knowledge to devise new applications. – Research is investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation…
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SIMPLE SURVEY AND MAP MAKING We have two types of notes for you Notes 1 and Notes 2 NOTES 1 Definitions of Surveying – Surveying is this is the science of measuring and recording distances, angles, heights and sizes on the earth’s surface to obtain data from which accurate plans and maps is made. – Surveying is the science and art of making all essential measurements to determine the relative position of points or physical and cultural details above, on, or beneath the surface of the Earth, and to depict them…
FORCES THAT AFFECTS THE EARTH Also read: Books of Physical Geography We have two Types of Notes for you: Notes 1 and Notes 2 NOTES 1 Despite our tendency to consider Earth as static, it is actually a dynamic and ever-changing planet. Wind, water, and ice erode and shape the land. Volcanic activity and earthquakes alter the landscape in a dramatic and often violent manner. And on a much longer timescale, the movement of…
TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION Definitions of Transport – Transport is the movement of people or goods from one place to another. – Transport is a system or means of conveying people or goods from place to place. – Transport is the movement of humans, animals and goods from one location to another. – Transport enables trade between people, which is essential for the development of civilizations. – Transport means to move something from one place to another. – Transport is to carry, move, or convey from one place to another. -Transport is a system or means of conveying people or goods from place to place. In other words, the action of transport is defined…
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES Definitions of Manufacturing – Manufacturing is the process of converting raw materials, components, or parts into finished goods that meet a customer’s expectations or specifications. – Manufacturing is the production of goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines: – Manufacturing is the production of products for use or sale using labor and machines, tools, chemical or biological processing or formulation and is the essence of secondary industry. – Manufacturing is a very simple business; the owner buys the raw material or component parts to manufacture a finished product. – Manufacturing is the making of goods or wares by manual labor or by machinery, especially on a large scale: -…
POWER ENERGY AND RESOURCES The Meaning of Power and Energy Energy is the capacity for doing work. You must have energy to accomplish work. Power is the rate of doing work or the rate of using energy. Therefore, you need energy to produce power. Without energy there is no power that can be produced. Energy and power are related but totally different concepts. A tank of petrol contains a certain amount of energy. We can combust this petrol in a certain time period, that is, we convert the energy of the petrol into mechanical energy, perhaps to power a car. The power is the energy…
BOOKS OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY We have inserted Two Books for you to read online >> Also read: River Waves Wind Glaciation Click Here to get a full view of the book seen below
TOURISM Definitions of Tourism – Tourism is the act and process of spending time away from home in pursuit of recreation, relaxation, and pleasure, while making use of the commercial provision of services. – Tourism is the business of providing services such as transport, places to stay, or entertainment for people who are on holiday. – Tourism is travel for pleasure or business; also the theory and practice of touring, the business of attracting, accommodating, and entertaining tourists, and the business of operating tours. – Tourism is travel for recreational, leisure, or business purposes. – Tourism is a collection of activities, services and industries which deliver a travel…
GEOGRAPHY NOTES FOR FORM FIVE We have: Notes A and Notes B Notes A Click the links below to view the notes: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY MAP INTERPRETATION PHOTOGRAPH INTERPRETATION SURVEY RESEARCH STATISTICS SOIL SETTLEMENT SPACE DYNAMIC (WEATHER and CLIMATE) Notes B We have: Physical Geography and Practical Geography PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY Click the links below to view the notes: 1. EVOLUTION, COMPOSITION AND STRUCTURE OF THE EARTH 2. ENDOGENIC PROCESSES OF THE EARTH 3. EXOGENIC PROCESSES OF THE EARTH 4. WATER MASSES 5. SOILS 6.…
WAVE PROCESSES Erosional and Depositional Features (2 Books) BOOK 1 Click Here to get a full view of the book seen below BOOK 2 Click Here to get a full view of the book seen below