Geography
Definition
Geography is the study of physical features, climate patterns, human populations, and how they all interact with each other on Earth's surface.
Analogy
Think of geography as being like Google Maps for understanding our world. It helps us navigate through different terrains (physical features), understand weather patterns (climate), and find out where people live and how they interact with their environment.
Related terms
Physical Geography: This branch of geography focuses on natural features like mountains, rivers, and ecosystems.
Human Geography: Human geography examines human activities, cultures, populations, and their impact on the environment.
Political Geography: Political geography studies the boundaries, territories, and political systems of countries or regions.
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