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What does the word geography mean?
What does the word geography mean?
The study of the physical features of the Earth and its atmosphere. It also studies human activity as it interacts with the environment, including the distribution of populations and resources and political and economic activities.
What do we study in geography?
What do we study in geography?
We study the physical features of the Earth and its atmosphere, the distribution of populations and resources, and how human activity interacts with the environment.
What were the old tools of a geographer?
What were the old tools of a geographer?
Maps
What are the modern tools of a geographer?
What are the modern tools of a geographer?
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Match the following words to the definitions:
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Maps appeared as early as the 9th century B.C.E.
Maps appeared as early as the 9th century B.C.E.
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Study Notes
Summary of Geography
- Geography is the study of Earth's physical features, atmosphere, and human activity in relation to its environment, including politics and economics.
- Maps have existed since the 9th century BCE; however, the Greeks developed geography into a scientific field.
- Geography further developed during the Islamic Golden Age and aided navigators during exploration.
- Geography studies patterns, locations, and the functioning of the world to allow responsible decisions regarding humanity's future.
- Geographers utilize various tools, including maps developed since the 9th century BCE and more modern tools like GPS.
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- Definition of geography
- Subject matter of geography
- The reason to study geography
- Examples of older geographical tools
- Examples of modern geographical tools
Activities: Match the words to the definitions
- Environment: All the physical surroundings on Earth, including every living and non-living entity.
- Livestock: Farm animals that are seen as a resource.
- Natural resources: Materials in nature that can be used for profit
- Habitat: The natural home of plants, animals, and organisms.
- Crops: Cultivated plants like cereals, fruit, or vegetables, grown on a large scale for commercial purposes.
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Description
Test your knowledge about the fundamental concepts of geography, including its definition, significance, and the tools used in the field. This quiz covers historical and modern geographical tools as well as the importance of geography in understanding our world. Challenge yourself and see how much you really know!
