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WHAT IS GEOGRAPHY?
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Connecting with Space and Place
Geography is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments. Geographers explore both the physical properties of Earth’s surface and the human societies spread across it. They also examine how human culture interacts with the natural environment and the way that locations and places can have an impact on people. Geography seeks to understand where things are found, why they are there, and how they develop and change over time. Read More...
Physical Geography
Physical Geography
Physical geography is the study of Earth’s seasons, climate, atmosphere, soil, streams, landforms, and oceans.
Human Geography
Human Geography
Human geography is the study of the distribution of networks of people and cultures on Earth’s surface.
Geography is Important AND Fun!
Guerrilla Geography
Guerrilla Geography
Why Do You Love Geography?
Why Do You Love Geography?
Geospatial Revolution
Geospatial Revolution
What is Geography?
What is Geography?
Ideas for a Geography-Rich Classroom
Ideas for a Geography-Rich Classroom
Geography Goes to the Movies
Geography Goes to the Movies
Global Closet Calculator
Global Closet Calculator
Geography of a Pencil
Geography of a Pencil
A Latitude/Longitude Puzzle
A Latitude/Longitude Puzzle