Geografia
Definition
Geografia is the study of Earth's physical features, climate patterns, human populations, and their interactions with each other.
Analogy
Imagine geografia as a giant puzzle that helps us understand how different pieces fit together on our planet. By studying geography, we can see how mountains, rivers, cities, and people connect with one another.
Related terms
Continente: Continente means continent in Italian. It refers to large landmasses on Earth such as North America or Africa.
Cartografia: Cartografia stands for cartography which involves creating maps that represent geographical features accurately.
Popolazione: Popolazione translates to population. In geography, it refers to the number of people living in a specific area or region at a given time.
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