Defining Geography Overview

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Define the term Geography.

Geography is the study of the Earth's surface, including its physical features, human populations, and the interactions between them.

List and define the two main branches of Geography.

The two main branches of Geography are Physical Geography and Human Geography. - Physical Geography focuses on the study of the Earth's natural features, including landforms, climate, soils, and vegetation. - Human Geography examines human populations, their cultures, and their interactions with the environment.

Identify and describe the sub-branches of each main branch.

Sub-branches of the main branches of Geography are: - Physical Geography: Geomorphology, Hydrology, Quantitative Geography, Cartography, Climatology, Biogeography, - Human Geography: Population Geography, Urban Geography, Economic Geography, Political Geography, Social Geography, Cultural Geography, Quantitative Geography.

Differentiate between the branches and sub-branches.

Branches are the primary categories of geography, while sub-branches are more specific areas of study within those categories. For example, Physical Geography is a branch of Geography which is categorized by Geomorphology, Hydrology, Quantitative Geography. Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of the characteristics of human population?

Population Geography Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of administrative divisions of a country?

Political Geography Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of the characteristics of cities?

Urban Geography Signup and view all the answers

What is the use of graphs, tables and numerical data?

Quantitative Geography Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of the conditions of the atmosphere?

Climatology Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of landforms and the processes that shape them?

Geomorphology Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of the properties, distribution, and effects of water?

Hydrology Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of the earth and the rocks of which it is composed?

Geology Signup and view all the answers

What is the science of map making?

Cartography Signup and view all the answers

Which sub-branch is found in both Physical Geography and Human Geography?

Quantitative Geography Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Defining Geography

Geography is derived from Greek words meaning "Earth description."
It's the study of Earth, people, and their interaction with the natural environment.

Branches of Geography

Two main branches: Physical and Human Geography.

Physical Geography Sub-Branches

Geomorphology: Study of landforms and the processes creating them.
Hydrology: Study of water distribution, properties, and effects.
Oceanography: Study of oceans.
Meteorology: Study of the atmosphere.
Cartography: Science of map making.
Geology: Study of the Earth and rocks.
Astronomy: Study of celestial bodies.

Human Geography Sub-Branches

Population Geography: Study of characteristics of human populations.
Economic Geography: Study of the distribution of economic activities.
Urban Geography: Study of cities and urban areas.
Political Geography: Study of political divisions and their influence.
Tourism: Study of travel and tourism.
Quantitative Geography: Use of graphs, tables, and numerical data in geography.

Quantitative Geography (Across Both Branches)

This method uses graphs, tables, and numerical data, applicable to both branches.
Examples, in Physical Geography: Rainfall maps and graphs.
Examples, in Human Geography: Population maps and population pyramids.

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Explore the fundamentals of geography, including its definition and key branches. This quiz delves into both physical and human geography, highlighting various sub-disciplines such as geomorphology, hydrology, and urban geography. Test your knowledge of how humans interact with their environment!