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Important Topics Geography CSS 2014
Important Topics Geography CSS 2014
Geography Paper One
Weathering, Erosion and Mass Wasting- Differentiate between weathering, mass wasting and erosion.
- Classification of mass wasting types and their areas of occurrence
- Evaluate physical weathering and its occurrences in different climate areas
- Provide a brief account of fluvial cycle of erosion
Landforms - What do you know about major landforms?
- Landforms produced by the glaciers OR Present glaciated morphology through various stages.
- Action of the river in its youth, maturity, and old age.
- Outline the processes by which a river produces various Land features describing its mode of transportation.
- Wind produces a variety of interesting sequential landforms both erosional and depositional'. Discuss.
Note: Very Important topic. Every year there is a question on landforms produced either by wind water and ice. Last year koi sawal nahi poocha gaya Landforms pet u chances yahi hain k is saal laazmi sawal hoga
Ocean (Current, Importance and Salinity) - what are the Ocean’s movements
- Discuss the Currents of the Pacific Ocean.
- Introduce Atlantic Ocean with its flows configuration as unique phenomena.
- Sketch a map of Indian Ocean Currents. Bring out the influence of monsoon on currents of the North Indian Ocean.
- Ocean currents influence the climate, resources and economies of many countries. Elaborate this statement and give examples.
- Describe the factors contributing to the origin of ocean currents.
- Distinguish b/w North Indian Ocean and South Indian Ocean currents
- Describe in details the distribution of salinity in the Ocean
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Note: Prepare currents of Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Ocean very well along with Map. There is always a question every year on either of these oceans their currents and impacts on surrounding areas.
Maps - What are the major types of Map Projections?
- Discuss different types of Conical Projection and discuss their merits and demerits.
- Merits of dot method while handling demographic data of Pakistan
- Distinction between large-scale, medium-scale and small-scale maps
- Topographical maps
- Ariel Photography
Atmosphere- Various types of local winds
- Formation and characteristics of the Mountain and Valley winds.
Rocks- what is a rock?
- Classify rocks and discuss their formation
- Characteristics of Rocks
- Types of Rocks
- Scientific definition of rock
- Highlight the process and degree of metamorphism
- Rock cycle in connection with its reincarnation
Note: Very much Important. Prepare Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks very well. Try and create distinction by learning it from various sources i.e. Books, YouTube and educational websites.
Earth Quakes and Earth Structure- Earthquake waves had helped scientist to know about the interior of the Earth. Discuss
- Describe internal structure of the earth
- Write an essay on earthquake.
- Ways in which earthquake can be managed
Moon Soon- Silent features of monsoon type of climate.
- What impact does Monsoon have on millions living in the South Asia?
Plate Tectonic - young fold mountain building process with the help of moving Lithosphere Plate Theory.
- Plate Tectonic Theory
Climatic Regions (Important)- salient features of Western European type of climate with its impact on experiencing societies.
- Discuss Mediterranean climatic region with its dominating characteristics.
- Characteristics of the climate type along with the associated economic activities. Characteristics of Monsoon Climatic Region
- Where can we find the tropical rainforest?
- Influence of climate factors on distribution of natural vegetation
Misc- What causes the rise and fall of tides?
- What celestial bodies are most important in determining tides?
- Original concept of air masses and present principal air masses.
- Define insulation; discuss the distribution of temperature on the surface of Earth and reasons for its variation.
- Detailed description of the earth's interior with the help of diagrams
Short Notes- Block Mountains
- International dateline
- Isostasy
- Synoptic charts
- Planetary winds
- trends in January isotherm
- Choice of projections
- Volcanoes
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