The following is an outline of the Grade 9 Geography June 2014 examinations and the topics which must be revised.
1. Plate Tectonics
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Continental Drift Theory and the evidence to support this theory
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Plate Tectonics Theory- how and why plates move, types of plates and their characteristics
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Types of plate boundaries and brief description of each boundary (with the aid of diagrams)
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The activities and the features formed at each boundary
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Named examples of each type of plate boundary
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Locate the major and Caribbean plate on a map of the world
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The direction of movement of the Caribbean Plate and the landforms/features formed as a result of this plate’s interaction with others
2. Earthquakes and Volcanoes
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Definition of the terms earthquake and volcano
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The location of earthquakes and volcanoes in relation to plate boundaries
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Use a labelled diagram to show how earthquakes occur
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The instruments used to detect, measure and record earthquakes
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Differentiate between the two scales used to measure the magnitude/intensity of an earthquake
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Tsunami formation
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Effects of earthquakes on the human and physical environment and ways to reduce the damages caused
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Use a diagram to identify the main features of a volcano
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The different types of material ejected from volcanoes
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The ways in which a volcano may be formed
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The life cycle of volcanoes
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The methods & instruments used to detect volcanic eruptions
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The positive & negative effects of earthquakes on the human and physical environment and
 ways in which damage from volcanoes can be reduced
Methods of predicting volcanoes and earthquakes

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Explain why countries respond differently to earthquake and volcanic events
3. World Development
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Define the term development
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Classification of levels of development
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United Nations Millennium Development Goals.
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Types of development Measures- GDP,GNI, HDI
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The Human Development Index- including who developed it and why it was developed & its components
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Types of Aid
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Aid
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Features of Sustainable Development.
4. Geographical Enquiry
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Constructing the research question.
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Types of research sources
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Finding reputable research sources
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Methods of Data Collection.
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Graphical methods of data representation
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Elements of Analysis.
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Constructing a Bibliography
5. Map Skills
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Essential map features
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Using the map key (conventional symbols and colours
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Locate places using four and six figure grid references.
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Give the direction (sixteen point compass) of places on maps.
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Use the ration and linear scale on maps
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Measure distances on a map along a straight and curved path
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Draw inferences from map information.
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Interpreting contour lines.
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Drawing cross-sections from contour lines
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Identify topographic features from cross-sections
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Relationship between topographic and manmade features on a map

This examination will have three sections. All sections must be attempted.
SECTION A –will consist of multiple choice questions, fill-in-the blanks and true/false questions covering the entire syllabus.
SECTION B- Short answer questions will be given. This section will also be focusing on application map skills and geographical enquiry skills.
SECTION C- The focus of this section will be application of knowledge and thinking skills from topics 1-3.
Students will be given three questions of which they are to answer any two questions.
Students should consult the following in preparation for the exams:
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Notebooks, Handouts and Worksheets
2.
New Key Geography Interactions text:
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Plate Tectonics – pages: 30-31
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Volcanoes & Earthquakes – pages: 29, 32-33, 28-35, 36-39, 40-43
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Development – pages: 134, 128-129, 130-133, 136-138, chapter on sustainable development
3.
Basic Mapwork Skills text – pages: 7-9
4.
Internet Website – Map Zone