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GEOGRAPHY
Studying geography helps us to understand:
• The effects of different processes on the 1 of the Earth
• The dynamic between 2 and population
Two main branches of study:
• Physical features
• Human lifestyles and their 3
Specific study areas: biophysical, topographic, political, social, economic, historical and 4 geography and also cartography
Key point: geography helps us to understand our surroundings and the associated
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What do the geographers do?
• Find data e.g. conduct censuses, collect information in the form of 6 using computer and satellite technology
• Analyse data – identify 7 e.g. cause and effect
• Publish findings in the 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 8
b) Aerial photos
- Can show vegetation problems 9 density, ocean, floor etc.
c) Landsat pictures sent to receiving stations
- Used for monitoring 10 conditions etc.