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The Grade 12 geography syllabus in Zambia covers Physical Geography topics such as geomorphology, hydrology, and climatology in the first term, followed by biogeography, soil geography, and natural hazards in the second term. Human Geography includes population geography, settlement geography, and economic geography in the second term, with urban geography, regional geography, and GIS in the third term. Assessment consists of 60% theory exams and 40% practical exams, based on the Zambian Ministry of Education's curriculum.

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The Grade 12 geography syllabus in Zambia covers Physical Geography topics such as geomorphology, hydrology, and climatology in the first term, followed by biogeography, soil geography, and natural hazards in the second term. Human Geography includes population geography, settlement geography, and economic geography in the second term, with urban geography, regional geography, and GIS in the third term. Assessment consists of 60% theory exams and 40% practical exams, based on the Zambian Ministry of Education's curriculum.

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Here is a general geography syllabus for Grade 12 in Zambia:

Physical Geography:

*First Term:*

1. *Geomorphology*

- Types of landforms (mountains, valleys, plateaus)

- Processes that shape the Earth's surface (weathering, erosion,


deposition)

2. *Hydrology*

- Water cycle and water balance

- Types of rivers and river processes

- Lakes and wetlands

3. *Climatology*

- Factors that influence climate (latitude, altitude, ocean currents)

- Types of climates (tropical, desert, temperate)

*Second Term:*

1. *Biogeography*

- Distribution of plants and animals

- Factors that influence biogeography (climate, soil, topography)

2. *Soil Geography*

- Types of soils and their characteristics

- Factors that influence soil formation (climate, topography, vegetation)

3. *Natural Hazards*

- Types of natural hazards (earthquakes, volcanoes, floods)

- Causes and effects of natural hazards


Human Geography:

*Second Term:*

1. *Population Geography*

- Population dynamics (growth, decline, migration)

- Factors that influence population distribution (climate, economy, culture)

2. *Settlement Geography*

- Types of settlements (rural, urban, linear)

- Factors that influence settlement patterns (transportation, economy,


culture)

3. *Economic Geography*

- Types of economic activities (agriculture, industry, services)

- Factors that influence economic development (natural resources,


infrastructure, trade)

*Third Term:*

1. *Urban Geography*

- Urbanization and its effects

- Types of urban areas (cities, towns, villages)

- Urban planning and management

2. *Regional Geography*

- Regional characteristics (physical, human, economic)

- Regional development and planning

3. *Geographic Information Systems (GIS)*

- Introduction to GIS and its applications

- Using GIS to analyze and interpret geographic data

Assessment:
- *Theory Exams*: 60%

- *Practical Exams*: 40%

Note: This syllabus is based on the Zambian Ministry of Education's


curriculum and may be subject to change.

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