Introduction To Geography Flashcards

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What is geography?

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Geography is the study of the physical features of the earth and the impacts human activity has on it, including the distribution of population and resources, land use, and industries.

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What are the two branches of geography?

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Physical Geography

Human Geography

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What is physical geography?

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Physical geography is concerned with natural features and phenomena of the earth’s surface, as landforms, drainage features, climates, soils, and vegetation.

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What is human geography?

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Human geography is the study of the interaction between human beings and their environment in particular places and across spatial areas.

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