Updated 6 August 2026·18 chapters

ICSE Class 9 Geography — Syllabus 2026-27

ICSE Class 9 Geography syllabus for 2026-27: all 18 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the ICSE / ISC syllabus.

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The ICSE Class 9 Geography course for 2026-27 has 18 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

ICSE Class 9 Geography — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Earth as a Planet	Earth as a Unique Planet · Realms of the Earth · Shape and Size of the Earth
2	Latitudes and Longitudes	Earth and the Geographic Grid · Latitudes and Their Main Features · Main Five Parallels and Climatic Zones
3	Rotation and Revolution	Movements of the Earth · Rotation and the Cycle of Day and Night · Effects of Rotation
4	Earth's Structure	Earth’s Interior: Main Layers · Crust: Lithosphere, Sial, and Sima · Temperature, Pressure, and Density Inside Earth
5	Landforms of the Earth	Landforms and Geomorphology · Mountains: Meaning, Formation, and Types · Fold Mountains
6	Rocks and Rock Cycle	Rocks, Minerals, and Lithosphere · Igneous Rocks · Sedimentary Rocks
7	Volcanoes	Meaning and Types of Volcanoes · Intrusive Volcanic Forms · Extrusive Volcanic Forms
8	Earthquakes	Meaning and Basic Terms · Causes of Earthquakes · Measurement of Earthquakes
9	Weathering and Denudation	Meaning of Weathering · Types of Weathering · Physical Weathering
10	Tides and Ocean Currents	Hydrosphere and Distribution of Land and Water · Ocean Currents: Meaning, Causes, and Movement · Major Ocean Currents
11	Composition and Structure of the Atmosphere	Composition of the Atmosphere · Structure of the Atmosphere · Ozone in the Stratosphere
12	lnsolation	Meaning of Insolation and Solar Energy · Heating of the Atmosphere and Terrestrial Radiation · Differential Heating of Land and Water
13	Atmospheric Pressure and Winds	Important Connections and Significance
14	Humidity	Meaning of Humidity · Relative Humidity and Absolute Humidity · Condensation and Forms of Condensation
15	Pollution - Types and Sources	Core Ideas and Definitions · Air Pollution · Water Pollution
16	Effects of Pollution	Environmental Pollution: Basic Idea · Effects of Air Pollution · Effects of Water Pollution
17	Pollution - Preventive Measures	Meaning of Pollution Prevention · Carpooling · Promotion of Public Transport
18	Natural Regions of the World	Core Ideas: Climate and Climatic Regions · Equatorial Region · Tropical Grasslands or Savanna or Sudan Climate

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Finish the textbook first — the prescribed textbook is the main source for school and board exams.
Keep a formula and definitions list — it makes last-week revision much faster.
Practise past papers — they show you the pattern questions follow.
Time your practice — attempt some papers under exam conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find ICSE Class 9 Geography Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 18 chapters of ICSE Class 9 Geography for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for ICSE Class 9 Geography exams?

Go through the syllabus first, then work chapter by chapter: learn the ideas, practise questions, and revise with notes and flashcards. Leave time at the end to revise every chapter once more under timed conditions.

Has the ICSE Class 9 Geography syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current ICSE Class 9 Geography course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.

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