Geography

Studying geography helps us to understand:

·the effects of different processes on the   of the Earth

·the dynamic between   and population

Two main branches of study:

·physical features

·human lifestyles and their        

Specific study areas: 

biophysical, topographic, political, social, economic, historical and   geography, and also cartography

Key point: 

geography helps us to understand our surroundings and the associated   

What do geographers do?

·find data - e. g. conduct censuses, collect information in the form of   using computer and satellite technology

·analyse data -identify   e. g. cause and effect

·publish findings in form of:

a) maps

- easy to carry

- can show physical features of large and small areas

-  BUT a two-dimensional map will always have some   

   b) aerial photos

- can show vegetation problems,   density, ocean floor etc.

   c) Landsat pictures sent to receiving stations

-  used for monitoring  conditions etc.