Geography

Studying geography helps us to understand:

· the effects of different processes on the 31…………………………  of the Earth

· the dynamic between 32………………………… and population

Two main branches of study:

·  physical features

·  human lifestyles and their 33…………………………

Specific study areas: biophysical, topographic, political, social, economic, historical and 34 ………………………… geography, and also cartography

Key point: geography helps us to understand our surroundings and the associated 35…………………………

What do geographers do?

· find data - e. g. conduct censuses, collect information in the form of 36 ………………………… using computer and satellite technology

· analyse data -identify 37………………………… 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 38…………………………

b) aerial photos

- can show vegetation problems, 39………………………… density, ocean floor etc.

c) Landsat pictures sent to receiving stations

-  used for monitoring 40………………………  conditions etc.