History of Geography

Study Notes

Geography is the study of Earth's landscapes, people, places, and environments.
Eratosthenes, a Greek librarian in Alexandria (3rd century BC), coined the term "geography".
Geography involves more than just place names; it seeks to understand the world through land features, inhabitants, and phenomena.
It draws on many scientific and social sciences, such as economics, history, biology, and geology.
Geography's importance in urban, regional, and environmental planning is significant.
Geography has a long history, evolving over centuries through diverse scholars.
The pursuit of understanding “what’s over there?” and “how did we get here?” through geography has been crucial since early human history.
Exploration and discovery of new places and cultures were key concerns in early geography.
Geography is considered the "mother of all sciences" due to its early role in human understanding of places and civilizations.

Geography teaches about places and environments.
It encourages understanding of local areas and comparing them to other parts of the world.
It fosters appreciation for the diverse environments and communities across the globe.
It provides insights into natural environments and human-made problems.
It reveals interactions between physical and human patterns.
It explores why the world is changing.
It examines changes within local communities.
It shows how individual choices affect the global environment.
It underlines the significance of location in decision-making, especially in business.