January 2023

Lava Plateaus

By |2022-09-15T12:44:27+02:00January 24th, 2023|Landform Studies, Notes, O Level Geography, Ordinary Level Notes|

Fissure eruptions at Mt Nyiragongo. Image credit Imgsoup. Fissure eruptions at Mt Nyiragongo. Image credit Imgsoup. ZIMSEC O Level Geography Notes: Lava Plateaus

  • Lava eruptions through narrow cracks (fissures) tends to be very quiet and subdued.
  • The lava spreads out over the surrounding countryside.
  • Successive lava outpourings causes successive layers of lava to […]
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Trains and rail transport

By |2022-09-15T12:41:09+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Geography, Ordinary Level Notes|

An NRZ train. Image credit sa-transport.co.za An NRZ train. Image credit sa-transport.co.za ZIMSEC O Level Geography Notes: Transport: Trains and rail transport

Advantages

  • Is relatively cheap
  • Caries bulk goods such as coal and unprocessed ores
  • Carries large amounts of goods and
  • Carries large amounts of passengers
  • They are comfortable
  • Can be very fast
  • They are less prone to […]
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The city of Harare

By |2022-09-15T12:40:59+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Geography, Ordinary Level Notes|

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ZIMSEC O Level Geography Notes: Settlements: The city of Harare

  • According to the 2012 census:
  • Harare has a population of 2 098 199 people.
  • With a male population of: 1 011 831
  • And a female population of: 1 086 368
  • It is Zimbabwe’s administrative capital and largest city.
  • It is the focal point of all roads, rail […]
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The City of Mutare

By |2022-09-15T12:37:19+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Geography, Ordinary Level Notes|

The city of Mutare. Image credit blogger.com

ZIMSEC O Level Geography Notes: Settlements: The city of Mutare

  • Mutare is the eastern gateway into Zimbabwe.
  • It has a male population of 34 648 and a female population of 31 534.
  • This bring the total population to 28 068 according to the 2012 […]
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Population and health

By |2022-09-15T12:36:59+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Geography, Ordinary Level Notes|

Unsafe water is a health hazard. Image credit reuters.com

ZIMSEC O Level Geography Notes:Population and resources:Population and health

  • Important sources of a country’s health and quality of life are water supply and sanitation.
  • 97% of the world’s water resources is salty water mainly in the seas and oceans.
  • Of the remaining 3%, […]
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