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Geography is the study of the Earth and its interactions with people and environments, encompassing physical, human, and environmental branches. It utilizes tools like maps, globes, GPS, and GIS to analyze geographical data and concepts such as location, place, region, movement, and human-environment interaction. Understanding geography is essential for comprehending world events, preparing for natural disasters, and fostering global awareness and environmental responsibility.

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Geography class note

Geography is the study of the Earth and its interactions with people and environments, encompassing physical, human, and environmental branches. It utilizes tools like maps, globes, GPS, and GIS to analyze geographical data and concepts such as location, place, region, movement, and human-environment interaction. Understanding geography is essential for comprehending world events, preparing for natural disasters, and fostering global awareness and environmental responsibility.

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Class Notes: Geography

🌍 What is Geography?

Geography is the study of the Earth — its land, water, air, people, and how they all interact. It
helps us understand the world we live in and the relationship between people and their
environments.

� Branches of Geography

1. Physical Geography
o Focuses on natural features of the Earth.
o Includes landforms (mountains, rivers), climate, weather, oceans, and ecosystems.
2. Human Geography
o Studies how people live, work, and interact with their surroundings.
o Includes population, cities, cultures, economics, and politics.
3. Environmental Geography
o Looks at how humans affect the environment and how nature affects us.
o Focuses on issues like pollution, climate change, and conservation.

🗺� Tools Used in Geography

 Maps – Visual representations of places.


 Globes – 3D models of the Earth.
 GPS (Global Positioning System) – Helps find exact locations.
 GIS (Geographic Information Systems) – Digital tools that help analyze geographical
data.

🌎 Major Concepts in Geography

 Location – Where something is (absolute or relative).


 Place – What a location is like (natural and human features).
 Region – Areas grouped by similar features.
 Movement – How people, goods, and ideas travel.
 Human-Environment Interaction – How people affect and are affected by their
environment.
🌐 Why Geography Matters

 Helps us understand world events and cultures.


 Teaches us about natural disasters and how to prepare for them.
 Encourages global awareness and environmental responsibility.

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