Geography
Came from the greek word geo
Geography
Meaning of geo, and what does it mean
earth and graphy, to write
It is a science more than writing.
Contemporary Geography
The study of Earth's landscape, places, people, and environment.
Royal Geographic society
what are the Elements of Geography :
World in spatial ters
Places and Regions
Human systems
Environment and society
Uses of geography
Tourism comprises the activities of persons traveling.
United Nations world tourism organization (UNWTO)
studies the relationship between people, places...
World in spatial terms
People are central to geography
Human systems
Human societies and use Earth physical features
Environment and society
Identities and lives of individuals
Places and Regions
Develop an understanding
Uses of geography
Roles of geography:
Product of tourism and travel motivator
climate
Bodies of waters:
Rivers
Waterfalls
seas
Lakes
Oceans
Existing weather condition.
climate
Attractions are the most important.
Product of Tourism and Travel Motivator
Enormous body of water
Oceans
Large inland. Example: lagoons
Lakes
Freshwater running towards larger bodies of water.
Rivers
Cascades of water running down.
Waterfalls
Are Bodies of salt water.
Seas
4 major oceans in the world
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
What are the landforms:
Mountains
Valleys
Plateaus
Types of maps:
Road map
political map
physical map
climate map
economic map
mental map
Seven continents
North America
South America
Asia
Europe
Africa
Australia
Antarctica
Highest point of elevation. Remarkable land formation.
Plateaus
Personal geographic collection
Mental map
Corn, tobacco, and iron
Economic map
Lowlands ares between hills or Mountains
Valleys
hiking, climbing
Mountains
Interest sucha as city landmarks and parks.
Road map
Boundary of a certain nation.
Political map
Pertaining climate of an area.
Climate map
Visitors can be classified as:
Excursionist
Tourist
Atleast 24 hous or overnight
tourist
stay less than a day or more than 24 hours.
Excursionist