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Introduction to Geog

The document introduces 1st Year Geography, defining it as the study of the world in terms of its physical, social, and economic aspects. It outlines three key strands of Junior Cycle Geography: exploring the physical world, interactions with the physical world, and examining people, places, and changes. This foundational knowledge sets the stage for understanding geographical concepts and their relevance.

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Introduction to Geog

The document introduces 1st Year Geography, defining it as the study of the world in terms of its physical, social, and economic aspects. It outlines three key strands of Junior Cycle Geography: exploring the physical world, interactions with the physical world, and examining people, places, and changes. This foundational knowledge sets the stage for understanding geographical concepts and their relevance.

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Welcome to 1st Year Geography!

What do we
already know
about Geography?
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY
What is
Geography?
• Geography is the study of the world
around you.

• Geography helps you to understand the


way the world is physically (what it looks
like), socially (the people that live in it and
why they live where they do) and
economically (the flow of money and
goods around the world).
Geography Strands
• There are three strands in
Junior Cycle Geography. They
are:

1. Exploring the physical world


2. Exploring how we interact
with the physical world
3. Exploring people, place and
change

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