Introduction to Geography

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Which of the following is one of the two main branches of Geography?

  • Environmental Geography
  • Astrogeography
  • Human Geography (correct)
  • Cultural Geography

The study of administrative divisions of a country falls under Physical Geography.

False (B)

Name one example of a sub-branch that is found in both Human and Physical Geography.

Environmental Geography

The study of conditions of the atmosphere is known as __________.

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Match the following sub-branches with their correct descriptions:

<p>Demography = The study of the characteristics of human population Cartography = The science of map making Hydrology = The study of the properties, distribution, and effects of water Geomorphology = The study of landforms and the processes that shape them</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term Geography literally mean?

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Human Geography is solely focused on natural features of the Earth.

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Name one sub-branch of Human Geography.

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The sub-branch of Physical Geography that studies the Earth's water bodies is called ______.

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Match the following sub-branches to their respective main branch:

<p>Population Geography = Human Geography Oceanography = Physical Geography Cartography = Physical Geography Political Geography = Human Geography</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a method used in Quantitative Geography?

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Physical Geography is unrelated to the study of rainfall.

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What are the two main branches of Geography?

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Flashcards

Branches of Geography

Geography is divided into two main branches: Human Geography and Physical Geography

Human Geography Sub-branches

Examples include population characteristics, administrative divisions, urban studies, and quantitative analysis.

Physical Geography Sub-branches

Includes atmospheric conditions, landforms, water resources, geology, and cartography.

Example of Human Geography Sub-branch

The study of how population density impacts urban design

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Example of Physical Geography Sub-branch

The study of how weather patterns affect agriculture.

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Definition of Geography

The study of Earth, people, and their interactions with the environment.

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Human Geography

The study of people and their interactions with the environment.

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Physical Geography

The study of natural features and systems of Earth.

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Population Geography

A sub-branch of Human Geography focused on the distribution of people.

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Economic Geography

A sub-branch of Human Geography focusing on the spatial distribution of economic activities.

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Political Geography

A sub-branch of Human Geography examining the spatial aspects of political processes.

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Urban Geography

A sub-branch of Human Geography studying the characteristics of cities and urban areas.

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Quantitative Geography

A sub-branch of both Human and Physical Geography that uses numerical data to understand geographic patterns.

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Study Notes

Introduction to Geography

  • Geography combines "geo" (Earth) and "graphy" (description), literally meaning "Earth description"
  • It studies the Earth's physical features and how people interact with them.

Branches of Geography

  • Two main branches: Physical and Human Geography
  • Physical Geography studies natural features and processes.
  • Human Geography studies people and their interactions with the environment.

Sub-Branches of Physical Geography

  • Geomorphology: Study of landforms and their origins
  • Hydrology: Study of water and its distribution on Earth
  • Oceanography: Study of oceans, including the creatures and physical processes within
  • Cartography: Science and art of map making
  • Geology: Study of the Earth's structure, materials, and processes
  • Climatology: Study of weather patterns over time
  • Astronomy: Study of celestial objects

Sub-Branches of Human Geography

  • Population Geography: Study of population distribution and characteristics
  • Urban Geography: Study of cities and urban areas
  • Political Geography: Study of political boundaries and systems
  • Economic Geography: Study of how people make and trade goods and services
  • Tourism: Study of travel and tourism
  • Quantitative Geography: Utilizes graphs, tables and numerical data in geography studies.

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