1 3 THE BRANCHES OF GEOGRAPHY Physical Geography

1 -3 THE BRANCHES OF GEOGRAPHY

Physical Geography 2 main branches of geography: 1. Physical geography Landforms, water, climate, soil, plants 2. Human geography

The Physical World What causes the different shapes of the Earth? Take measurements Temperatures Study rivers

Uses of Physical Geography To learn how the world works! Understand Earth’s features and how they have an effect on us Helps to prepare to live with changes: Storms Earthquakes Volcanoes

Human Geography Study of the world’s people, communities, and landscapes

The Human World Where people live and why What people do What jobs people have Why people move

Human geographers study: Places Economics Politics City life

Uses of Human Geography To learn how people in various places address their needs To help people improve their lives Help to design cities

Other fields in Geography Economic geography How people make and spend money Urban geography Cities

Cartography The science of making maps Past: Drawn by hand Now: Computers / Satelites

Hydrology Study of water Rivers Rainfall Safe drinking water

Meteorology The study of weather and what causes it Weather patterns Predictions