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Geomorphology is the study of the Earth's climate and weather patterns.
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Latitude and longitude are used to measure the height and features of the Earth's surface.
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Cultural geography is the study of the relationship between economy and the environment.
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Urban geography is the study of how people live and organize themselves in different environments.
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Mountains are formed by erosion and deposition.
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Plateaus are formed by tectonic plate movement.
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Environmental impact is the study of how humans use and manage natural resources.
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Biogeography is the study of the distribution of plants and animals on Earth.
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Globalization is the study of the unequal distribution of environmental benefits and costs among different groups of people.
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Hydrology is the study of the Earth's climate and weather patterns.
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Study Notes
Physical Geography
Branches of Physical Geography
- Geomorphology: study of landforms, their formation, and changes
- Hydrology: study of water on Earth, including rivers, lakes, and oceans
- Climatology: study of Earth's climate and weather patterns
- Biogeography: study of the distribution of plants and animals on Earth
Key Concepts
- Latitude and Longitude: systems used to measure location on Earth
- Topography: study of the shape and features of the Earth's surface
- Elevation and Relief: measurement of the height and features of the Earth's surface
- Natural Resources: study of natural materials and substances found on Earth, such as water, soil, and minerals
Landforms and Features
- Mountains: elevated landforms formed by tectonic plate movement
- Plains: flat or gently sloping landforms formed by erosion and deposition
- Plateaus: elevated landforms formed by volcanic activity and erosion
- Coastlines: areas where land meets sea, shaped by erosion and deposition
Human Geography
Branches of Human Geography
- Cultural Geography: study of the relationship between culture and the environment
- Economic Geography: study of the relationship between economy and the environment
- Political Geography: study of the relationship between politics and the environment
- Urban Geography: study of cities and urban areas
Key Concepts
- Population and Migration: study of population growth, distribution, and movement
- Settlement Patterns: study of how people live and organize themselves in different environments
- Economic Systems: study of how people produce, distribute, and consume goods and services
- Globalization: study of the increasing interconnectedness of the world's economies and cultures
Human-Environment Interaction
- Environmental Impact: study of the effects of human activity on the environment
- Resource Management: study of how humans use and manage natural resources
- Sustainability: study of how to maintain a balance between human needs and environmental resources
- Environmental Justice: study of the unequal distribution of environmental benefits and costs among different groups of people
Physical Geography
Branches of Physical Geography
- Geomorphology studies landforms, their formation, and changes
- Hydrology examines water on Earth, including rivers, lakes, and oceans
- Climatology explores Earth's climate and weather patterns
- Biogeography investigates the distribution of plants and animals on Earth
Key Concepts
- Latitude and Longitude measure location on Earth
- Topography studies the shape and features of the Earth's surface
- Elevation and Relief measure the height and features of the Earth's surface
- Natural Resources encompass natural materials and substances like water, soil, and minerals
Landforms and Features
- Mountains are elevated landforms formed by tectonic plate movement
- Plains are flat or gently sloping landforms formed by erosion and deposition
- Plateaus are elevated landforms formed by volcanic activity and erosion
- Coastlines are areas where land meets sea, shaped by erosion and deposition
Human Geography
Branches of Human Geography
- Cultural Geography examines the relationship between culture and the environment
- Economic Geography explores the relationship between economy and the environment
- Political Geography investigates the relationship between politics and the environment
- Urban Geography studies cities and urban areas
Key Concepts
- Population and Migration involve the study of population growth, distribution, and movement
- Settlement Patterns examine how people live and organize themselves in different environments
- Economic Systems encompass the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services
- Globalization involves the increasing interconnectedness of the world's economies and cultures
Human-Environment Interaction
- Environmental Impact studies the effects of human activity on the environment
- Resource Management explores how humans use and manage natural resources
- Sustainability aims to maintain a balance between human needs and environmental resources
- Environmental Justice investigates the unequal distribution of environmental benefits and costs among different groups of people
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Fundamentals of physical geography, including branches and key concepts such as geomorphology, hydrology, climatology, and biogeography. Learn about latitude and longitude, topography, and more.
