Geographic Information System (GIS)

Topic 6 of 13 in the JAMB Geography syllabus.

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Section: PRACTICAL GEOGRAPHY

What this topic covers

  • i. The earth in the solar system,
  • ii. The shape and size of the earth
  • iii. Latitudes and distances, longitudes
  • ii. interpret statistical data, diagrams and maps.
  • ii. compare the advantages and disadvantages of
  • ii. understand the basic concepts and
  • iii. express locations through the use of
  • iv. understand land surveying, remote sensing,
  • v. explain areas of use: Defense, Agriculture,
  • vi. identify problems with GIS in Nigeria.
  • ii. understand the effects of the rotation and
  • iii. provide proof for the shape and size of the
  • iv. differentiate between latitudes and
  • v. relate lines of latitude to calculation of
  • vi. relate lines of longitude to calculation of
  • i. The structure of the earth (internal
  • ii. Rocks: Types, characteristics, modes of
  • iii. Earth’s movement: Tectonic forces
  • iv. Major Landforms: Mountains, Plateau,
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Source: official JAMB UTME Geography syllabus (IBASS, jamb.gov.ng). Reproduced for study use. Last checked: 17 Sept 2026.

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