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Introduction to geographical skills and techniques
Unit 1 Mapwork skills
Unit 2 Working with 1:50 000 topographic maps
Unit 3 Aerial photographs and orthophoto maps
Unit 4 Geographical Information Systems
Unit 5 Using atlases
Unit 6 Fieldwork
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Topic 1 The atmosphere
Unit 1 The Earth’s energy balance
Unit 2 Global air circulation
Unit 3 Africa’s weather and climate
Unit 4 Droughts and desertification
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Topic 2 Geomorphology
Unit 1 Topography associated with horizontally layered rocks
Unit 2 Topography associated with inclined rock strata
Unit 3 Topography associated with massive igneous rocks
Unit 4 Slopes
Unit 5 Mass movements and human responses
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Topic 3 Development geography
Unit 1 The concept of development
Unit 2 Frameworks for development
Unit 3 Trade and development
Unit 4 Development issues and challenges
Unit 5 Role of development aid
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Topic4 Resources and sustainability
Unit 1 Using resources
Unit 2 Soils and soil erosion
Unit 3 Conventional energy sources and their impact on the environment
Unit 4 Non-conventional energy sources .
Unit 5 Energy management in South Africa
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