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Exotic commercial forests

By Rachel Majaya|2022-09-15T12:35:12+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Geography, Ordinary Level Notes|

Pine tree forest. Image credit nyobain.com

ZIMSEC O Level Geography Notes: Natural Resources: Forestry in Zimbabwe: Exotic commercial forests

These are extensive forest areas planted with imported tree varieties like pine, wattle and eucalyptus.
These forests are mainly found in the Eastern Highlands where there was less competition with crop farming […]

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Uses of coniferous forests

By Rachel Majaya|2022-09-15T12:35:05+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Geography, Ordinary Level Notes|

Timber from coniferous trees. Image credit thecanadianencyclopedia.ca

ZIMSEC O Level Geography Notes: Natural Resources: Uses of coniferous forests

Coniferous forests have also suffered more or less the same fate as the rainforests.
The loss to deforestation has however, been limited by better management styles and their quick maturing characteristic.
Coniferous softwoods […]

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Natural Resources: Water pollution
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Natural Resources: Water pollution

Notes, O Level Geography, Ordinary Level Notes

Natural Resources: Water pollution

By Rachel Majaya|2022-09-15T12:34:57+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Geography, Ordinary Level Notes|

ZIMSEC O Level Geography Notes: Natural Resources: Water: Water pollution

Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies for example lakes, rivers, oceans, aquifers and groundwater.
This form of environmental degradation occurs when pollutants are directly or indirectly discharged into water bodies without adequate treatment to remove harmful compounds.
Water pollution can also be defined as the […]

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Fishing in Malawi

By Rachel Majaya|2022-09-15T12:34:51+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Geography, Ordinary Level Notes|

Fishing in Malawi. Image credit originaltravel.co.uk

ZIMSEC O Level Geography Notes: Natural Resources: Fishing: Fishing in Malawi

Malawi is one of the most important inland fish producers in the SADC region.
Malawi has been given the responsibility to co-ordinate inland fisheries, forestry and wildlife within the SADC region.
Malawi’s fisheries include […]

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Ocean currents and the fishing industry

By Rachel Majaya|2022-09-15T12:34:44+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Geography, Ordinary Level Notes|

Ocean currents of the world. Image credit Pearson

ZIMSEC O Level Geography Notes: Natural Resources: Fishing:Ocean currents and the fishing industry

Ocean currents are important in the fishing industry as they affect the growth of plankton which provides fish food.
Warm ocean currents restrict the growth of plankton hence give rise […]

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The rise of Mussolini and the Fascists party

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:34:38+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

A mugshot of young Benito Mussolini. Image credit blogspot.com

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: Dictatorship in Europe: Dictatorship in Italy: Benito Mussolini: The rise of Mussolini and the Fascists party

Benito Mussolini was born in 1883 at Dovia and his mother was a school teacher.
He was once a socialist […]

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Small scale energy sources: Wood stove

By Rachel Majaya|2022-09-15T12:34:33+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Geography, Ordinary Level Notes|

Wood stove. Image credit quadrafire.com

ZIMSEC O Level Geography Notes: Natural Resources: Energy:Small scale energy sources and plants:Wood stove

A wood stove is a heating appliance capable of burning wood fuel and wood-derived biomass fuel, such as wood pellets.
Wood stove are usually made using a combination of metal(iron) and bricks

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Weimer Republic: Social Problems

By Karen Mukungurutse|2022-09-15T12:34:29+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Soldiers trying to quell civil unrest in Weimer Republic 1920

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: Dictatorship in Europe: Dictatorship in Germany: Social Problems

There were widespread national strikes
There were also serious food shortages
Unemployment rate was very high
Demobilized soldiers caused lawlessness (anarchy)
There was also general poverty
Hunger and […]

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Safety in the laboratory

By Rachel Majaya|2022-09-15T12:34:21+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Biology Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

A typical Biology Laboratory. Image credit ad.edu

ZIMSEC O Level Biology Notes: Safety in the Laboratory

A: Eye Protection

Wear splash goggles all the time.

B: Clothing and Personal Items

Closed shoes must be worn during the entire time that you are in the laboratory to protect you from splashes of chemicals, broken glass, […]

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First Hundred days or the First New Deal

By Karen Mukungurutse|2022-09-15T12:34:13+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

People waiting outside a bank before the New Deal

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: The United States of America (USA) 1920-1939: First Hundred days or the First New Deal

The Emergency Banking Act of 1933 saw the closure of all banks for checking by the government with 5000 trusted one reopening […]

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