1. Earth Movements
Content:
Study of the different types of earth movements, such as tectonic movements,
earthquakes, and volcanic activities, along with their causes and effects.
Objective:
To understand how internal forces shape the earth's surface, leading to the formation
of various landforms and natural phenomena like earthquakes and volcanoes.
2. Weathering and Mass Wasting
Content:
Examination of the processes of weathering (physical, chemical, and biological)
and mass wasting (landslides, soil erosion), and their impact on the earth's
surface.
Objective:
To explore how weathering and mass wasting contribute to landscape changes and
the gradual breakdown of rocks and soil.
3. Agents of Erosion
Content:
Analysis of the major agents of erosion—water, wind, glaciers, and waves—and
how they shape various landforms like valleys, dunes, and coastal features.
Objective:
To understand the processes of erosion and deposition and their role in
constantly modifying the earth's surface.
4. Climatic Regions
Content:
Study of the world's major climatic regions, including tropical, temperate,
polar, and arid zones, and how climate affects human activities and ecosystems.
Objective:
To explore the distribution of different climates around the world and their
influence on agriculture, human settlements, and ecosystems.
5. Global Climate Change
Content:
Overview of global climate change, its causes (greenhouse gases,
deforestation), effects (rising temperatures, sea levels), and the role of
human activities in accelerating the process.
Objective:
To understand the causes and consequences of climate change and to raise
awareness about the importance of sustainable environmental practices.
6. Ocean Resources
Content:
Study of the resources available in the oceans, such as fisheries, minerals,
and energy resources (oil, gas), and the economic importance of oceans.
Objective:
To understand the significance of oceans as a vital resource for human
activities and the need for conservation and sustainable management of ocean
resources.
7. Indian Ocean Relief and Strategic Importance
Content:
Examination of the physical relief (underwater features) of the Indian Ocean
and its strategic importance in global trade, geopolitics, and security.
Objective:
To explore the role of the Indian Ocean in global maritime trade routes and its
geopolitical significance for India and neighboring countries.
8. Biomes
Content:
Study of the world’s major biomes (tundra, desert, rainforest, savanna),
focusing on their characteristics, flora and fauna, and the human activities
within them.
Objective:
To analyze the distribution of biomes and how they support diverse ecosystems,
contributing to the biodiversity of the planet.
9. Disaster Management
Content:
Exploration of natural and manmade disasters (earthquakes, floods, cyclones,
industrial accidents), and strategies for disaster prevention, preparedness,
and recovery.
Objective:
To understand the causes of various disasters and to equip students with knowledge
about effective disaster management and mitigation practices.
10. Practicals
Content:
Practical geography exercises, such as map reading, field surveys, and data
interpretation related to topics like physical geography, climate, and
population distribution.
Objective:
To develop practical skills in geographical analysis through handson
activities, enhancing students' understanding of theoretical concepts.