EVOLUTION OF MAN

The origin of humans is a fascinating and complex topic that spans millions of years. Human evolution is the process by which modern humans, Homo sapiens, developed from our ancient ancestors. Here are some key points:

1. **Early Primates**: The evolutionary history of primates, the group that includes humans, dates back about 65 million years. Early primates evolved in tropical forests and gradually developed traits like grasping hands and forward-facing eyes.

2. **Hominins**: Around 6 to 7 million years ago, the lineage that would lead to humans diverged from the one that led to chimpanzees and bonobos. These early ancestors are known as hominins¹.

3. **Australopithecines**: One of the most famous early hominins is Australopithecus, which lived between 4 and 2 million years ago. These species were bipedal, meaning they walked on two legs, but still had many ape-like features¹.

4. **Genus Homo**: The genus Homo, which includes modern humans, appeared around 2.8 million years ago. Early members of this genus, such as Homo habilis, were known for their use of simple stone tools².

5. **Homo sapiens**: Anatomically modern humans, Homo sapiens, emerged in Africa around 300,000 years ago. Over time, they developed complex language, art, and technology, and eventually spread across the globe².

6. **Interbreeding**: Modern humans also interbred with other hominin species, such as Neanderthals and Denisovans, which contributed to the genetic diversity seen in humans today².

The study of human evolution involves multiple scientific disciplines, including anthropology, paleontology, and genetics, to piece together the story of our origins.

Studying the origin of humans is important for several reasons:

1. **Understanding Human Evolution**: It helps us understand the biological and cultural evolution of our species. By studying fossils, artifacts, and genetic data, we can trace the development of human traits and behaviors over millions of years.

2. **Medical Insights**: Knowledge of human evolution can provide insights into modern human health. For example, understanding the evolutionary history of diseases and genetic disorders can help in developing treatments and preventive measures.

3. **Cultural Awareness**: It fosters a deeper appreciation of human diversity and cultural heritage. By learning about the different paths our ancestors took, we can better understand and respect the variety of cultures and traditions that exist today.

4. **Environmental Adaptation**: Studying how early humans adapted to different environments can inform current efforts to address climate change and environmental challenges. It shows how humans have historically responded to changing conditions and can guide future strategies.

5. **Scientific Curiosity**: It satisfies our innate curiosity about where we come from and how we fit into the natural world. This knowledge enriches our understanding of life on Earth and our place in the universe.

6. **Interdisciplinary Connections**: The study of human origins connects various scientific disciplines, including anthropology, archaeology, genetics, and paleontology. This interdisciplinary approach fosters collaboration and innovation across fields.

7. **Ethical and Philosophical Questions**: It raises important ethical and philosophical questions about what it means to be human. Exploring our origins can lead to deeper reflections on human nature, morality, and our responsibilities to each other and the planet.

KILIMANJARO IS PRIDE OF TANZANIA

Mount Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania, is a fascinating geological formation. It is a **dormant stratovolcano** that was formed from volcanic activity over 2 million years ago¹. The mountain is composed of three volcanic cones: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira¹.

The name "Kilimanjaro" has several theories regarding its origin. One popular theory suggests that it comes from the Swahili words "kilima" (meaning "mountain") and "njaro" (meaning "whiteness" or "shining"), referring to its snow-capped peak². Another theory proposes that "njaro" could mean "greatness," making Kilimanjaro the "Mountain of Greatness"².

Mount Kilimanjaro holds significant importance for Tanzania in various aspects:

1. **Tourism**: As Africa's highest peak, Kilimanjaro attracts thousands of tourists and climbers from around the world each year. This influx of visitors contributes substantially to the local and national economy through tourism-related activities and services.

2. **Cultural Significance**: Kilimanjaro is deeply embedded in the cultural heritage of the local Chagga people and other communities living around the mountain. It features prominently in local folklore, traditions, and rituals.

3. **Biodiversity**: The mountain hosts diverse ecosystems ranging from tropical rainforests to alpine deserts. It is home to unique flora and fauna, some of which are endemic to the region. This biodiversity is crucial for ecological research and conservation efforts.

4. **Water Source**: Kilimanjaro's glaciers and forests play a vital role in the hydrology of the region. They act as a water catchment area, providing fresh water to surrounding communities and supporting agriculture.

5. **Climate Research**: The mountain's glaciers are important indicators of climate change. Scientists study these glaciers to understand the impacts of global warming and to predict future environmental changes.

6. **National Pride**: Kilimanjaro is a symbol of national pride for Tanzania. It is featured on the country's currency, stamps, and in various national symbols, representing the natural beauty and strength of the nation.

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MODE OF PRODUCTION

 The concept of "mode of production" is central to Marxist theory and refers to the way a society is organized to produce goods and services. It encompasses both the **forces of production** and the **relations of production**.

 Here are the main components and types of modes of production:

1. **Forces of Production**: This includes all the elements required for production, such as land, raw materials, tools, machinery, and human labor¹.

2. **Relations of Production**: These are the social relationships that people enter into as they acquire and use the means of production. This includes relationships between workers and owners, and the distribution of the produced goods¹.

### Types of Modes of Production

1.PRIMITIVE COMMUNALISM MODE OF PRODUCTION

Primitive communalism refers to the social and economic systems of early human societies, particularly hunter-gatherer communities, characterized by communal ownership and egalitarian social relations. 

Here are some key characteristics:

1. **Communal Ownership**: Resources and property, such as land, tools, and food, were shared among all members of the community. There was no concept of private property¹.

2. **Egalitarian Social Relations**: These societies were typically egalitarian, meaning there were no significant social hierarchies or class distinctions. Everyone had equal access to resources and decision-making².

3. **Subsistence Economy**: The economy was based on subsistence activities like hunting, gathering, and fishing. People produced just enough to meet their immediate needs, with little to no surplus².

4. **Strong Kinship Ties**: Social organization was often based on kinship ties, with extended families or clans forming the basic social units³.

5. **Collective Labor**: Everyone contributed to the community's survival through collective labor. Men often hunted, while women gathered plant foods and cared for children².

6. **Lack of Formal Institutions**: There were no formal institutions like governments or markets. Social order was maintained through customs, traditions, and mutual cooperation³.

2.SLAVELY

Slavery is a system in which individuals are owned by others, depriving them of personal freedom and the right to make decisions about their own lives.

 Here are some key characteristics of slavery:

1. **Ownership**: Slaves are considered the property of their owners, who have control over their lives and labor¹.

2. **Lack of Rights**: Slaves are deprived of most rights that free individuals enjoy. They are often treated as objects rather than people¹.

3. **Forced Labor**: Slaves are compelled to work without compensation. Their labor benefits their owners, who have the right to dictate the terms and conditions of their work².

4. **Coercion and Violence**: Slavery is maintained through coercion, including physical violence, threats, and psychological manipulation².

5. **Social and Legal Marginalization**: Slaves are often socially and legally marginalized, with limited or no access to legal recourse or protection¹.

6. **Hereditary Status**: In many historical contexts, the status of being a slave could be inherited, meaning children born to slaves were also considered slaves².

7. **Dehumanization**: Slaves are often dehumanized, stripped of their identity, and treated as less than human².

3.FEUDAL MODE OF PRODUCTION

Feudalism was a social, economic, and political system that dominated medieval Europe from the 9th to the 15th centuries.

 Here are some key characteristics of feudalism:

1. **Hierarchical Structure**: Feudal society was highly hierarchical, with the king or emperor at the top, followed by powerful nobles, knights, and at the bottom, peasants or serfs¹.

2. **Land Ownership**: Land was the main source of wealth and power. The king granted large estates (fiefs) to nobles in exchange for military service and loyalty².

3. **Vassalage**: Nobles, or lords, would grant portions of their land to vassals (lesser nobles or knights) in return for military service and other duties. This relationship was formalized through ceremonies of homage and fealty¹.

4. **Manorial System**: The economic structure of feudalism was based on the manor, a self-sufficient estate controlled by a lord and worked by peasants. The peasants provided labor and a portion of their produce to the lord in exchange for protection and the right to live on the land².

5. **Decentralized Power**: Political power was decentralized, with local lords exercising significant control over their territories. The king's authority was often limited and dependent on the support of powerful nobles².

6. **Military Obligations**: Feudalism was characterized by a system of mutual military obligations. Vassals were required to provide military service to their lords, and in return, they received protection and land¹.

7. **Legal and Judicial Authority**: Lords had judicial authority over their vassals and peasants, administering local justice and resolving disputes within their domains².

4.CAPITALISM MODE OF PRODUCTION

Capitalism is an economic system characterized by private ownership and the free market. 

Here are some key characteristics of capitalism:

1. **Private Ownership**: Individuals and businesses own property and the means of production. This includes land, factories, and machinery¹.

2. **Capital Accumulation**: Wealth is accumulated by individuals or businesses who invest in productive activities. This capital is then used to generate more wealth¹.

3. **Free Markets**: Economic decisions are made through the interaction of supply and demand in the market. Prices are determined by competition among businesses².

4. **Profit Motive**: The primary goal of businesses is to generate profit. This drives innovation, efficiency, and economic growth².

5. **Competition**: Businesses compete with each other to attract customers and maximize profits. This competition leads to better products and services at lower prices¹.

6. **Minimal Government Intervention**: In a capitalist system, the government's role is limited to enforcing laws and regulations that protect property rights and maintain market order².

7. **Wage Labor**: Most people earn their living by working for others in exchange for wages. The labor market operates based on supply and demand².

8. **Consumer Sovereignty**: Consumers have the freedom to choose what products and services to buy, influencing what businesses produce¹.

5. SOCIALISM MODE OF PRODUCTION

• Socialism is an economic and political system based on collective ownership of the means of production.
• In a socialist system, all legal production and distribution decisions are made by the government. The government also determines all output and pricing levels and supplies its citizens with everything from food to healthcare.
  

The history of socialism is rich and complex, spanning several centuries and evolving through various forms and ideologies. 

CHARACTERISTICS OF SOCIALISM

1.Collective ownership and control of major means of production.Private ownership and control of major means of production is substituted by public ownership and control for equal sharing of society wealth for the benefit of all to avoid inequalities.
2.Socialism is against exploitation and degradation of workers by employers in factories and other areas of work.socialism does not allow exploitation of man by man but call distribution of labour according to the work done.
3.Classless society.socialism agitates for the end of exploitative social of the have and have-nots to create society where members are equal to allow equal sharing of wealth.
4.It agitates for improvement of living conditions of all people in society including the poor peasants, workers and general public
5.Socialism focuses on the growth of workers movements and transforming them into instruments social political and economic change.The aim is to form a strong proletariat class that would be used as a weapon to overthrow.

SLAVE TRADE

 The **slave trade** refers to the historical practice of capturing, selling, and transporting enslaved people. One of the most infamous examples is the **transatlantic slave trade**, which took place from the 16th to the 19th centuries. This trade involved the forced transportation of between 10 million and 12 million Africans to the Americas¹².

Key aspects of the transatlantic slave trade include:

1. **Triangular Trade**: European ships traveled to Africa to trade goods for enslaved people, transported them across the Atlantic (the Middle Passage), and then returned to Europe with goods produced by slave labor, such as sugar, tobacco, and cotton¹³.

2. **Middle Passage**: This was the harrowing journey across the Atlantic Ocean, where enslaved Africans were packed into ships under brutal conditions. Many did not survive the voyage¹².

The **slave trade** was driven by several key factors:

1. **Economic Demand**: European colonies in the Americas required a large labor force to work on plantations and in mines. The indigenous populations were decimated by disease and conflict, creating a labor shortage that was filled by enslaved Africans¹².

2. **Profitability**: The slave trade was highly profitable for European traders and African intermediaries. Enslaved people were exchanged for goods such as guns, textiles, and alcohol, which were then sold for significant profit¹³.

3. **Colonial Expansion**: European powers, particularly Spain, Portugal, Britain, France, and the Netherlands, expanded their colonies in the Americas, increasing the demand for labor to cultivate cash crops like sugar, tobacco, and cotton¹².

4. **Technological Advancements**: Improvements in shipbuilding and navigation made long sea voyages more feasible, facilitating the large-scale transportation of enslaved people across the Atlantic¹³.

5. **Racial Attitudes**: Europeans developed racial ideologies that justified the enslavement of Africans. These attitudes dehumanized Africans and portrayed them as suitable for enslavement²³.

6. **Legal and Religious Factors**: European laws and religious doctrines often supported or did not oppose slavery. Some religious groups justified slavery through interpretations of religious texts²³.

These factors combined to create a system that perpetuated the transatlantic slave trade for centuries, with devastating effects on African societies and lasting impacts on global history.

The **slave trade** had profound and long-lasting effects on both Africa and the wider world. Here are some of the key impacts:

1. **Depopulation**: The transatlantic slave trade led to the forced migration of millions of Africans, significantly reducing the population in many regions. This depopulation had severe social and economic consequences¹².

2. **Economic Disruption**: The slave trade disrupted traditional economies and societies in Africa. Many communities were destabilized as young and able-bodied individuals were taken away, leading to a decline in agricultural and economic productivity¹².

3. **Political Instability**: The demand for slaves fueled conflicts and wars among African states and communities. Leaders and warlords often engaged in raids and warfare to capture people for sale, leading to widespread violence and instability¹³.

4. **Cultural Impact**: The forced migration of Africans led to the spread of African cultures, traditions, and knowledge to the Americas. This cultural exchange influenced music, cuisine, religion, and other aspects of life in the Americas²⁴.

5. **Economic Benefit for Europe and the Americas**: The slave trade generated significant wealth for European traders and American plantation owners. The labor of enslaved Africans was crucial for the production of cash crops like sugar, tobacco, and cotton, which were vital to the economies of the colonial powers¹³.

6. **Long-term Economic Underdevelopment**: Studies have shown that regions heavily involved in the slave trade are among the poorest today. The extraction of human resources and the resulting social and economic disruption have had lasting negative effects on development²³.

7. **Human Cost**: The human suffering caused by the slave trade was immense. Enslaved people endured brutal conditions during capture, transport, and enslavement. The legacy of this trauma continues to affect descendants of enslaved people¹⁴.

These effects highlight the extensive and enduring impact of the slave trade on global history and contemporary societies.

The abolition of the slave trade was influenced by a combination of economic, social, political, and moral factors. Here are some of the key factors:

1. **Economic Changes**: The profitability of the slave trade and slave-based economies began to decline. Industrialization in Europe created a demand for wage labor rather than slave labor, and new economic models emerged that did not rely on slavery³.

2. **Humanitarian and Moral Arguments**: The rise of humanitarian and moral opposition to slavery played a significant role. Religious groups, particularly the Quakers, and other abolitionists condemned slavery on ethical grounds and campaigned vigorously for its end².

3. **Abolitionist Movements**: Organized abolitionist movements, such as the British Abolitionist Movement led by figures like William Wilberforce, raised public awareness and lobbied governments to end the slave trade².

4. **Political Changes**: Political shifts, such as the American Revolution and the Haitian Revolution, highlighted the contradictions between the ideals of liberty and the practice of slavery. These events inspired and pressured other nations to reconsider their stance on slavery¹.

5. **Legal and Legislative Actions**: Key legal cases, such as the Somerset case in Britain, set precedents that challenged the legality of slavery. Legislative actions, including the British Slave Trade Act of 1807 and the U.S. Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves in 1808, were crucial steps towards abolition¹².

6. **International Pressure**: Countries that abolished the slave trade exerted diplomatic pressure on others to follow suit. Britain, for example, used its naval power to enforce anti-slavery laws and treaties¹.

These factors collectively contributed to the eventual abolition of the transatlantic slave trade and the broader movement towards ending slavery worldwide.

CONTINENTAL DRIFT THEORY

THE CONTINENTAL DRIFT THEORY 

This is the theory about the origin of continents and oceans. The theory was proposed by a German meteorologist Called Alfred Wagener who was born in 1880 and die in 1930. Alfred Wegener was German geophysicist a Professor of meteorology

and geophysics at the University of Marburg he Studied fossils on different continents. 

The continental drift theory states that; the present day continents have moved slowly to their current locations. In geological time scale and they have split away from a single super continent called PANGEA which means all lands.

This theory was provided in 1912, according to Wagener 300 million years ago the earth was united into one large land mass called PANGEA; the Pangea was surrounded by the ocean called PANTHALASA which means all oceans.

 About 150million later on the giant continent (Pangea) 

broke up to form two large continents, the Northern continent named LAURASIA and southern continent named GONDWANALAND. Hence this two large continent separated by the narrow sea called TETHYS which later on Mediterranean sea.

Then about 100 million years ago both LAURASIA and GONDWANALAND brock up and forms different continent example LAURASIA forms Asia, North America, Europe and Greenland, Arctic while GONDWANALAND forms continent like Africa, South America, Australia, Antarctica.

So drifting mechanism was a continuous process. 

Therefore today's continents and oceans where the results of drifting happen millions years ago.

Nowadays our world can be like that

The great supportive evidence of the theory "The throughly Jig saw fit"which was long time noticed buy Francis Bacon early 1620s.Sir Francis Bacon saw continent as a piece of puzzle not the remarkable similarity of the South America and Africa shoreline on a map 

THE EVIDANCES/CLUES SUPPORT CONTINENTAL 

DRIFT THEORY 

● The roughly jig saw fit: The South America can be dragged and 

rotated (rotating is tricky by touch) so you can try to see how well 

it joins with Africa. Simple example the western coast of Africa 

and eastern coast of South America can be fitted together, but also 

western coast of Europe and the eastern coast of North America.

Biological evidence: The fossils of the same species were found 

in South America and South Africa. It is not possible for these 

organisms to travel over the vast water bodies of present day. The 

only way to explain it was that these two pieces of land were once 

connected. For example plants like glossopteris, misasouras, 

lestrosauras etc. 

● Rock types / structures similarity (Geological evidence): 

Sequence of sedimentary and igneous rocks from the Appalachian Mountains of North America match the Caledonian Mountains of Scotland. Another example is Ancient Shield Mountains can be traced from East Brazil to West Africa. Also mountain ranges inBrazil extend to near the seashore and stop. Similar mountainranges begin at the corresponding seashore in Ghana in Africa. All of these mountain ranges appear to have the same age and to be

formed of the same kinds of rock. The rock strata in these and other mountain ranges would match perfectly if the coastlines of the two continents were lined up.

 

● Paleoclimatic evidence: this is evidence based on the past climate of continents. Example Glacial striations in Brazil match those in West Africa. But also glacial deposits in India, South America and the Vaal Valley in South Africa are similar.

CRITISM/WEAKNESS/SKEPTICISM OF CONTINENTAL

DEIFT THEORY

● Most of its evidence depend on America and Africa few from other continent

● Biological evidence of plants similarity can be due pollination.

● Alfred Wagener did not explain what forces drives the landmass.

● Scientist discover that jig saw fit is not well fit to many continents

● Wagener was meteorologist and not geologist, so how he could explain about the landmass.

● Wagener failed to explain the development of glaciers on hot arid Australia.

● Wagener failed to explain the whole mechanism on how the solid landmasses move through the solid oceanic floor (Sima). Wegener thought that the continents were moving through the earth's crust,

like icebreakers plowing through ice sheets, and those centrifugal and tidal forces were responsible for moving the continents.

Opponents of continental drift noted that plowing through oceanic crust would distort continents beyond recognition, and that

centrifugal and tidal forces were far too weak to move continents one scientist calculated that a tidal force strong enough to move continents would cause the Earth to stop rotating in less than one year.

CONSEQUENCES/EFFECT OF CONTINENTAL DRIFT

● Formation of fold mountains eg. Himalaya

● Formation of rift valley eg East Africa rift valley

● Formation of oceanic ridges e.g. Atlantic oceanic ridges.

● Formation of continents. E.g. Africa, Asia and Europe

● Formation of oceans eg. Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Ocean

● Formation of oceanic trench eg. Mariana trench, Peru trench etc

● Its associate climatic changes eg in Greenland

● Formations f sea eg Mediterranean sea.

● Occurrence of earthquakes, volcanic eruption and fault.

THE SIGNIFICANT OF CONTINENTAL DRIFT THEORY

TO LIFE ON THE EARTH

● Formations of oceans.

● Formations of continent

● It Describes about past animals and plants across different

continents

● It describes about how climate changes on the different parts of the

earth.

● It helps Understanding on the formation of different features on the

earth and oceans.

● It improves geographical education through researches which led

new theories eg. Plate tectonic theory

● Explains on rocks types and rock similarities across various continent.

ORDINARY LEVEL BIOLOGY NOTES

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CONCEPT OF GEOGRAPHY

 **Geography** is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments. It encompasses both the physical properties of Earth's surface and the human societies spread across it. Geographers explore how human culture interacts with the natural environment and how locations and places can impact people¹².

Key concepts in geography include:

1. **Location**: Understanding where things are located on Earth. This can be absolute (using coordinates) or relative (describing a place in relation to other places).

2. **Place**: The physical and human characteristics that make a location unique. This includes natural features like mountains and rivers, as well as human-made features like buildings and roads.

3. **Human-Environment Interaction**: How humans adapt to and modify their environment. This includes studying the impacts of human activities on the environment and how environmental changes affect human life.

4. **Movement**: The study of how people, goods, and ideas move from one place to another. This includes migration, trade, and the spread of cultural practices.

5. **Region**: Areas that are defined by certain unifying characteristics, which can be physical, human, or a combination of both. Regions help geographers categorize and analyze spatial information.

 GENERAL: Geography is the study about man and its environment 

Geography is broadly divided into two main branches: **human geography** and **physical geography**. Each of these branches has several subfields:

### Human Geography

This branch focuses on the study of human activities and their relationship with the environment. Key subfields include:

- **Cultural Geography**: Examines cultural practices, languages, and religions.

- **Economic Geography**: Studies economic activities, industries, and trade.

- **Political Geography**: Analyzes political boundaries, governance, and geopolitical issues.

- **Population Geography**: Looks at population distribution, density, and demographics.

- **Urban Geography**: Focuses on cities, urbanization, and urban life.

- **Social Geography**: Investigates social structures and their spatial implications¹².

### Physical Geography

This branch deals with the natural environment and physical processes. Key subfields include:

- **Geomorphology**: Studies landforms and the processes that shape them.

- **Climatology**: Examines climate patterns and their effects.

- **Hydrology**: Focuses on water bodies and the hydrological cycle.

- **Biogeography**: Looks at the distribution of plants and animals.

- **Soil Geography**: Studies soil types and their distribution¹².

### Integrated Geography

Also known as environmental geography, this branch bridges human and physical geography to study the interactions between humans and their environment¹².

### Regional Geography

This branch focuses on specific regions of the world to understand their unique characteristics and how they differ from other regions¹².

Studying **geography** is important for several reasons:

1. **Understanding the Earth**: Geography helps us understand the physical features of the planet, such as landforms, climates, and ecosystems. This knowledge is crucial for comprehending natural phenomena and the Earth's history¹².

2. **Environmental Awareness**: With growing concerns over climate change and environmental degradation, geography provides the foundation for understanding and addressing these issues. It helps us appreciate the intricate web of ecosystems and the impact of human activities on the environment².

3. **Cultural Diversity**: Geography explores the various cultures around the world and how they are influenced by their environments. This understanding fosters greater appreciation and respect for cultural diversity².

4. **Global Connectivity**: In our interconnected world, geography helps us understand global trade, migration, and communication networks. It explains how different regions are linked and how global interdependence has grown².

5. **Urban Planning**: Geography is essential for effective urban planning and development. It helps planners design cities that are sustainable and resilient to environmental challenges².

6. **Disaster Management**: Geographic knowledge is vital for disaster preparedness and response. Understanding the physical and human geography of an area can help mitigate the impacts of natural disasters².

7. **Geopolitics**: Geography plays a crucial role in international relations and geopolitics. It helps us understand the strategic importance of different regions and the spatial dimensions of political power².

8. **Economic Development**: Geography informs economic activities by identifying the best locations for agriculture, industry, and trade. It helps in understanding the distribution of resources and the economic potential of different areas².

By studying geography, we gain a comprehensive understanding of the world and our place in it, which is essential for making informed decisions and addressing global challenges.

SOLAR SYSTEM

The **solar system** is a fascinating and complex structure. It consists of the Sun and all the objects that orbit it, including eight planets, their moons, dwarf planets, comets, asteroids, and other celestial bodies. Here are some key points:

1. **The Sun**: At the center of our solar system, the Sun is a G-type main-sequence star that provides the necessary heat and light for life on Earth¹.

2. **Planets**: There are eight planets divided into two categories:

   - **Terrestrial planets**: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, which have solid, rocky surfaces.

   - **Gas giants and ice giants**: Jupiter and Saturn (gas giants), Uranus and Neptune (ice giants), which are composed mainly of gases and liquids¹.

3. **Dwarf Planets**: These include Pluto, Eris, Haumea, Makemake, and Ceres².

4. **Moons**: Our solar system has over 200 known moons orbiting the planets².

5. **Other Objects**: There are also numerous comets, asteroids, and meteoroids scattered throughout the solar system³.

The solar system formed about 4.6 billion years ago from the gravitational collapse of a region within a large molecular cloud¹. It's located in one of the spiral arms of the Milky Way galaxy, known as the Orion Spur².

SHIRIKA LA NASA LAWEKA REKODI

Chombo cha anga za juu cha cha Marekani NASA kilichotengenezwa kinajaribu kuweka historia kwa kukaribia zaidi kwenye jua. Kifaa hicho kitakuwa kinakwenda kwa kasi zaidi kuliko kitu chochote kilichoundwa na binadamu, kwani kitakuwa na kasi ya 430,000 Mph, sawa na kuruka kutoka London hadi New York chini ya sekunde 30.

Chombo cha Parker Solar Probe kitatumika kuingia katika anga hewa ya nje ya sayari ya dunia yetu ambayo inazunguka jua kwa kitaalam hewa hiyo inaitwa CORONA, ambapo kifaa hicho kitastahimili halijoto kali na mionzi mikali ya jua.

Mbele ya kifaa hicho kinalindwa na ngao yenye unene wa 11.5cm (inchi 4.5) yenye mchanganyiko wa kaboni lakini mbinu ya chombo hicho ni kuingia na kutoka kwa haraka kwenye angahewa ya jua inayojulikana kama CORONA.

Dr. Nicola Fox, mkuu wa sayansi kutoka NASA, anasema; "kwa karne nyingi, watu wamejifunza jua, lakini hupati uzoefu wa mazingira ya mahali hadi utalitembelea, na kwa hivyo hatuwezi kuona anga ya nyota yetu isipokuwa tukipitia."

Kifaa cha Parker Solar Probe kilizinduliwa mwaka 2018, kuelekea katikati mwa mfumo wa jua. Tayari kifaa hicho kimepita jua mara 21, kikikaribia zaidi, lakini kwa mara hii wakati watu wakiwa kwenye mkesha wa krismasi awamu hii itakuwa ni ya kuvunja rekodi.

Nicola Fox wa NASA anasema: "tuko maili milioni 93 kutoka kwenye jua, kwa hivyo nikiweka jua na dunia umbali wa mita moja, kifaa cha Parker Solar Probe kiko sentimita nne kutoka kwenye jua, kwa hiyo ni karibu." Uchunguzi utalazimika kustahimili halijoto ya 1,400c na mionzi ambayo inaweza kufifisha kielektroniki cha ndani.

SEHEMU ZENYE MASALIA YA KALE NCHINI TANZANIA

Katika Tanzania kuna baadhi ya maeneo yenye masalia ya kale kama vile
1.OLDUPAI(ARUSHA)
Neno oldupai ni neno lililotokana na kimasai likimaanisha katani kutokana na mwanaakiolojia kushindwa kutamka kama OLDUVAI GORGE, Hili ni eneo ambalo mwanaakiolojia Dkt Louis Leakey na mkewe Dkt Marry Leakey waligundua fuvu la binadamu wa kale lililoitwa Zinjanthropus liligunduliwa mwaka 1959

2.ENGALUKA(ARUSHA)
Hii ni sehemu ambayo masalia ya mifumo ya Kilimo cha umwagiliaji iliyotumika na watu wa kale ilihifadhiwa

3.AMBONI(TANGA)
Hii ni sehemu maarufu kwa kumbukumbu ya urithi wa historia ya Tanzania kwa kuwa na mapango mkubwa yenye maumbo mbalimbali ya kihistoria

4.ISIMILA(IRINGA)
Hili ni eneo lenye masalia ya zana za mawe za mwanzo zilizotumika na wakazi wa eneo hili

5.KILWA KISIWANI(LINDI)
Sehemu hii ni maarufu kwa kuwa na majengo ya kihistoria yaliyojengwa na waarabu ikiwemo misikiti

6.KAOLE NA MJI MKONGWE WA BAGAMOYO(PWANI)
Hili ni eneo la kihistoria ambapo hutunzwa kumbukumbu za kihistoria za mabaki ya masalia ya majengo ya misikiti na vito vya thamani kutokana Mashariki ya mbali na Asia.

7.KONDOA IRANGI(DODOMA)
Sehemu hii ni maarufu kwa kuwa na michoro mbalimbali ya mapangoni iliyochorwa katika miamba