PREFACE

PREFACE

Geography is the study of people and the physical environment. Geography helps us understand a complex world. We investigate different branches of geography, namely physical geography and human geography.

In physical geography we investigate natural processes and characteristics, including the atmosphere, land formations and ecosystems. Human geography explores the activities and impact of humans on the earth.

To ensure that all concepts that are covered in this study guide are fully understood and applied, the lessons are followed by an activity. All activities in this study guide must be completed for marking purposes, as a consolidation of the content covered, but most importantly as revision for any test or examination.

When you do the activities, remember to write down the number of the activity and to number all questions exactly as they are numbered in this study guide. This will make it far easier to mark and also for you to refer back to your work in the future.

INTRODUCTION

This introduction is based on CAPS’s proposed topics that need to be specifically studied each unit. All work, tests and examinations must be completed to the best of your abilities to ensure that you receive maximum marks.

Each unit is accompanied by a number of lessons. There is an activity after each lesson that is based on the specific outcomes of the particular lesson.

Ensure that you understand the activity and answer each activity as completely as possible. It serves as preparation for tests and examinations. Ensure that you answer all questions in full sentences, as you will be able to express yourself in far more detail that way.

It is highly recommended that you also use the additional textbook: Dilley. L, Monteith. M, Nunneley. D, Proctor. A and Weldon. G, Oxford Successful Social Sciences: Grade 4, Oxford University Press South Africa, 2013.

The purpose of the additional textbook and resources is to give you a broader perspective of how questions can be asked, different ways to answer a question and to have more than one view on a particular topic. Additional books can also help you to answer and complete tasks.

Since Geography is the study of the world around us, it is extremely important that this subject is completed in a practical manner as well. Use all resources available to you.

Visit different areas in your environment that relate to the content being covered. There are a large number of resources available online, including videos, games and extra activities. However, if you do not have this at your disposal, make use of public libraries, books, newspapers or any number of written resources available.

Make learning fun by making the content relevant. Use a wide range of resources and explore the different topics that we cover. This will make everything more relatable and therefore, relevant for you. Good luck for the year!