Where You Live, Influences How You Live
What is Geography?
The Merriam-Webster dictionary describes geography as “a science that deals with the description, distribution, and interaction of the diverse physical, biological, and cultural features of the earth's surface.
Simply put, we will learn about the features of the earth and how living things interact and change the earth. |
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Why Study Geography?
Studying geography can provide an individual with an understanding of our planet and its systems. Those who study geography are better prepared to understand topics impacting our planet such as climate change, global warming, El Nino, and water resource issues, among others. With their understanding of political geography, those who study geography are well-positioned to comprehend and explain global political issues that occur between countries, cultures, cities and between regions within countries.
Those who study geography learn about differences between world regions. Some geographers devote their studies and careers to learning and understanding a specific region or country of the world. They study the culture, foods, language, religion, landscape and all aspects of the region to become an expert. This type of geographer is desperately needed in our world for the better understanding of our world and its regions.
Those who study geography learn about differences between world regions. Some geographers devote their studies and careers to learning and understanding a specific region or country of the world. They study the culture, foods, language, religion, landscape and all aspects of the region to become an expert. This type of geographer is desperately needed in our world for the better understanding of our world and its regions.
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Geography Matters
Geography has been called "the mother of all sciences," it was one of the first fields of study and academic disciplines developed as humans sought to find out what was on the other side of the mountain or across the sea. Exploration led to discovery of our planet and its amazing resources. Physical geographers study the landscapes, landforms, and the terrain of our planet while cultural geographers study out cities, our transportation networks, and our ways of life. Geography is a fascinating discipline that combines knowledge of many fields to help scientists and researchers better understand this amazing planet.
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