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WSEC08ENG0401 - ENG084 - Geography Lesson

The document discusses a poet's reflections on the layout of cities as seen from an airplane, highlighting how a higher perspective reveals the logical structure and planning behind urban development. It emphasizes the importance of geography, particularly the proximity of cities to rivers and valleys for survival and agriculture. The poet contrasts the perceived messiness of cities from the ground with their clear organization when viewed from above.

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WSEC08ENG0401 - ENG084 - Geography Lesson

The document discusses a poet's reflections on the layout of cities as seen from an airplane, highlighting how a higher perspective reveals the logical structure and planning behind urban development. It emphasizes the importance of geography, particularly the proximity of cities to rivers and valleys for survival and agriculture. The poet contrasts the perceived messiness of cities from the ground with their clear organization when viewed from above.

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Stanza 1

WORD MEANING WORD MEANING


An airplane that flies at high Something that is sure to
speed. happen.
Unplanned, messy, or without
Jumped or moved suddenly.
order.
Measured or compared in
proportion.

The poet describes how, when the airplane takes off, everything on the ground
becomes clear. What seemed messy and unplanned while standing on the ground
now makes sense when seen from above. He realizes that cities have developed
naturally in certain areas for a reason.

1. The poet felt that the city looked well-planned from the
ground. …………………………
2. When the jet took off, the poet realized that the city had a
logical structure. …………………………
3. The phrase "scaled six inches to the mile" means the city
looked much smaller from above. …………………………
4. The poet believed that cities are always built in a haphazard
way. …………………………
5. The poet saw that everything looked messy even from the
sky. …………………………

6. What does the poet mean by ‘scaled six inches to the mile’?
If a mile looks like 6 inches, do you see more at time? How does this
show a change in perspective? How does this relate to the city’s
layout?
Stanza 2

WORD MEANING WORD MEANING


Clearly shown or explained. Low areas of land between
mountains or hills.
A clear and reasonable way of Filled with people, where many
thinking. live.

As the airplane flies higher, the poet understands why cities are located near
rivers and valleys. Water is important and very necessary for human survival, so
people naturally settled near rivers where they could get water and grow food.
The logic of geography becomes clear from above.

1. The poet understood why cities were near rivers and valleys. …………………………
2. People chose to live in dry, desert areas because they liked
the climate. …………………………
3. Water sources are important for human settlements and
agriculture. …………………………
4. The poet found no pattern in how people chose places to
live. …………………………
5. Geography plays a role in deciding where cities are built. …………………………

6. What does the poet mean by ‘the logic of geography’?


Is there a logical connection between the way the land is and where
the people are? Why were cities near rivers and valleys?

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