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Definition of Geography
“Geo” means ?
Earth
“Graphy” means ?
To write about or map
Thus Geography literally means ?
To write about the earth
The study of spatial variation, of how—and why—
things differ from place to place on the surface of the
earth. (textbook definition)
Dr Corson’s defintion
Geography explains how the world works
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Two Sub-divisions
Physical Geography
Meteorology (weather)
Climatology (climate)
Geomorphology (landforms)
Human Geography
Population Geography
Cultural Geography
Economic Geography
Political Geography
*Geographic Techniques
5 Themes & Geographic Questions
PLACE
LOCATION
HUMAN
ENVIRONMENT/
INTERACTION
REGION
MOVEMENT 4
Location – determining the position
of a place on the earth’s surface
1. Absolute location – precise
positioning – latitude and longitude
are the best.
GIS gives this new meaning
Automobile systems linked to satellites
2. Relative location – describing in
relation to other, known places such
as landmarks and unusual, easily
recognizable features.
Used by most people in giving directions 5
RELATIVE ABSOLUTE
South of Taiwan and China. Manila: (capital city) 14° 35' N, 120°
Directly, east of Vietnam. 59' E
Northeast of Malaysia and Aparri: 18° 21' N, 121° 38' E
Brunei. Directly north of Cebu City: 10° 18' N, 123° 53' E
Indonesia Davao: 7° 11' N, 125° 27' E
Puerto Princesa: 9° 58' N, 118° 47' E
PHILIPPINES
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Place – those features that give character
to a location (a degree of uniqueness).
1. Physical place – natural features – what nature
provides – climate, landforms, vegetation, etc.
Can many places no longer be called physical
places – where might the human influence be
absent today? This relates to the theme of
human/environment interaction.
2. Human (cultural) place – features added by
humans – distinctive dress, architecture, language,
religion, burial practices, agricultural practices, etc.
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HUMAN PLACE PHYSICAL PLACE
CREATED BY NATURE
PRODUCED BY Volcanic mountains
HUMANS which influence soil
Distinctive type of fertility and present
dress, musical hazardous living
instrument & music conditions 9
Human/Environment Interaction
1. Human adaptations to natural
conditions.
Heavy coats in winter
Elevated housing in areas prone to
flooding
2. Changes in natural conditions made
by humans.
Digging canals
Changing the vegetation – farming, etc. 10
HUMANS ADAPT - HUMANS CHANGE
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Movement – the transfer of material and non
material things from place to place
1. Material things – involving
tangible objects transported in a
variety of ways
Animal and animal-powered means
Land, water, and air vehicles
2. Non-material things –
information, power, culture traits
Fashions, trends, fads, etc.
Electronic media, etc. 13
MATERIAL NONMATERIAL
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Human/
Environment
Interaction and
Human Place
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Movement, Interaction, Urban Region,
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