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NECO Geography: topics to study

23 topics in 5 sections. In NECO SSCE, most subjects have an objective (multiple-choice) paper and a theory or essay paper, and science subjects also have a practical.

How to study Geography for NECO

Geography combines physical processes, map work and human geography. Practise map reading and calculations regularly, and learn processes with labelled sketches.

NECO Geography topics

  1. 1.Physical Geography

    • The earth and the solar system
    • Rocks and the earth's structure
    • Landforms and processes
    • Weather and climate
    • Vegetation and soils
    • Hydrology
  2. 2.Practical Geography

    • Maps and map reading
    • Scale and distance
    • Contours and relief
    • Statistical maps and diagrams
    • Field work
  3. 3.Human and Economic Geography

    • Population
    • Settlement
    • Agriculture
    • Manufacturing industry
    • Transport and communication
    • Trade
    • Tourism
  4. 4.Regional Geography

    • Geography of Nigeria
    • Geography of West Africa
    • ECOWAS
  5. 5.Environment

    • Environmental resources
    • Environmental hazards and conservation

This outline follows the structure of the official syllabus. Check the current Geography syllabus on the NECO website for this year's exact list and any set texts.

More NECO subjects

Geography for other exams: JAMB, WAEC, Post-UTME.

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