Geography
Definition
Geography is the study of landscapes, environments, places, and spatial relationships between people and their surroundings.
Analogy
Imagine geography as a giant jigsaw puzzle where each piece represents different aspects of our world - from mountains to cities to ecosystems. By studying geography, we can put all those puzzle pieces together to understand how everything fits into our global picture.
Related terms
Physical Geography: The branch of geography that examines natural features such as landforms, climate patterns, and ecosystems.
Human Geography: The branch of geography that focuses on human activities, cultures, populations, and their impact on the environment.
Cartography: The art and science of creating maps. Cartographers use various techniques to represent geographical information visually.
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Practice Questions (5)
Which theory inadequately describes the interaction between politics and geography in a global context?
How does geography influence a country's economic development?
What is the role of GPS in geography?
What tool is primarily used for spatial data manipulation and analysis in geography?
How does the Malthusian hypothesis connect geography with demography?
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