Form 1 Geography 2025-2026 Study Guide Flashcards

A comprehensive set of practice questions based on the Form 1 Geography 2025-2026 Study Guide, covering Earth's systems, plate tectonics, geographical features, and climate.

What is the specific angle of the Earth's axis tilt?

The Earth's axis is tilted at $23.4^{\circ}$.

How does the Earth's axial tilt lead to the occurrence of seasons?

The tilt causes the Northern and Southern Hemispheres to receive more direct sunlight at different times of the year.

What is the scientific term used to describe the shape of the Earth?

The Earth is an oblate spheroid.

What are the two defining characteristics of geostationary satellites mentioned in the guide?

They take $24$ hours to orbit and stay above the same point on Earth.

What was the name of the supercontinent described in Wegener's Theory?

Pangaea.

According to the study guide, what mechanism causes continents to move?

Convection currents in the Earth's mantle.

How are canals defined and what are two specific examples provided?

Canals are man-made waterways; examples include the Panama and Suez canals.

How is a strait defined and what specific example is given?

A strait is a narrow and natural waterway, such as the Malacca strait.

What is a channel and which specific example is mentioned?

A channel is a wide waterway between landmasses, such as the English Channel.

What tools are used to identify the position of countries and oceans?

Latitude and longitude.

Name the three main river processes identified in Unit 3.

Erosion, transportation, and deposition.

What are the two environmental issues identified as having specific causes and consequences in Unit 3?

Deforestation and desertification.

What factors are involved in the formation of weather in Macau according to Unit 4?

Global air circulation, monsoons, and weather front systems.

What three components of the moisture cycle are covered in Unit 4?

The water cycle, cloud formation, and types of fog and precipitation.

According to the mark scheme, what are the requirements for an 'Excelling' (9-10 marks) response?

A clear, focused argument with strong, relevant evidence (specific examples, data, case studies) fully explained with "why" and "how", linked back to the question with an evident structure and no significant errors.