Types of maps
The major physical geographical features studied include the following:
- Climate,
- Drainage (water bodies like),
- Vegetation (both natural and artificial vegetation),
- Landforms (relief),
- Soils,
- Natural occurrences like: landslides, weathering, earthquakes and, mass wasting.
The human geographical features studied include the following:
- Crop cultivation/ arable farming,
- Livestock rearing/ pastoralism,
- Settlement,
- Transport and communication,
- Forestry,
- Mining/ quarrying,
- Fishing,
- Trade/,commerce,
- Population,
- Tourism, ,
- Manufacturing industries,
- Population,
The physical and human geographical features are represented on the map extracts using symbols, evidences and abbreviations. The main symbols and abbreviations used in this book are explained in the keys which are found in the inner cover page.
The soils and climate on the map extracts are interpreted mainly using the nature of vegetations found on the map extracts.
Values of studying map reading
For easy identification of physical and human geographical features on the ground using the grid references and names of outstanding physical geographical features like mountains.
Makes it easy for learners to identify and find out the locations of physical geographical features in an area within a given survey map using the directions and bearings.
Enables users to identify environmental challenges and be able to take up conservation measures.
Economic activities described on the maps enable users to identify those areas on the ground and be able to participate and acquire the products in those areas.
Promotes easy fieldwork study through carrying out map orientations so that features on the maps correspond with the features found on the actual ground and for the users easily draw the sketch map of the area under study when they have the survey map.