SSS 2 Geography Syllabus1.
Earth's External Processes and Landform Development:- Weathering and erosion
- Mass movement
- Landform development processes
- Types of landforms
2.
Climate:- Factors influencing climate
- Climate elements and their measurement
- Climate zones and their characteristics
3.
Climatic Classification:- Köppen's classification system
- Major climate types and their characteristics
4.
Environmental Resources:- Types of resources (natural, human, and capital)
- Importance and utilization of resources
- Resource management and sustainable development
5.
Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources:- Definition and examples of renewable and non-renewable resources
- Environmental impacts of resource extraction and consumption
6.
Environmental Problems:- Pollution (air, water, soil, and noise)
- Deforestation and desertification
- Global warming and climate change
7.
Environmental Conservation:- Conservation strategies and practices
- Role of individuals, communities, and government in conservation efforts
8.
Agriculture:- Types of agriculture (subsistence and commercial)
- Agricultural practices and technologies
- Agricultural systems in Nigeria
9.
Transport and Communication in Nigeria:- Modes of transportation (road, rail, air, and water)
- Infrastructure development and challenges
- Role of communication in national development
10.
Manufacturing Industries in Nigeria:- Types of industries (primary, secondary, and tertiary)
- Industrial development and challenges
- Contribution of industries to the economy
11.
Commercial Activities in Nigeria:- Types of commercial activities (trade, banking, and tourism)
- Importance of commercial activities to the economy
- Challenges and opportunities in the commercial sector
12.
Direction and Bearing:- Cardinal and intermediate directions
- Types of bearing (true, magnetic, and grid)
- Navigation and orientation using direction and bearing
13.
Representation of Relief Forms:- Topographic maps and contour lines
- Interpretation of relief features
- Profile and cross-sectional views
14.
Population:- Population distribution and density
- Population growth and factors influencing it
- Population policies and challenges in Nigeria
15.
Settlements:- Types of settlements (rural and urban)
- Factors influencing settlement patterns
- Urbanization and its impacts
16.
Settlement Interactions:- Trade and economic activities in settlements
- Social and cultural interactions
- Infrastructure and services in settlements
17.
Geo-political Issues:- Borders and boundary disputes
- Geopolitical conflicts and their resolution
- Role of geography in geopolitics
18.
Geographic Information System (GIS):- Introduction to GIS
- Data collection and analysis using GIS
- Applications of GIS in various fields
Note: This syllabus is designed for SSS 2 (Senior Secondary School 2) Geography course. It covers various topics related to Earth's processes, climate, environmental issues, human activities, and geographical concepts. The syllabus aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of geography and its relevance to their everyday lives and national development.
This course is helpful for the following exams: SSS 2