Geography is a science

1. GEOGRAPHY IS A SCIENCE Geography: - It is the science of exploration that helps us: - learn about our physical surroundings.

- Understand the phenomena that occur there.

Geographers: - They are experts who explain transformations in the world using diferent techniques and methods.

- They try to solve practical problems.

1. GEOGRAPHY IS A SCIENCE BRANCHES OF GEOGRAPHY - There are three branches: physical, regional and human geography.

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PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

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This branch studies the Earth’s physical environment including its ecosystems.

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Specialists: -

Manage and organise natural areas Prepare environmental impact studies.

Predict and prevent natural hazards.

Provide environmental education.

1. GEOGRAPHY IS A SCIENCE 2. REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY -

This branch analyses : the relationship between specific geographic areas and society It studies any potential problems.

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Specialists: Work in spatial planning and decide which geographic areas should be protected and which can be used for certain activities.

Decide where to build elements of infrastructure.

1. GEOGRAPHY IS A SCIENCE 3. HUMAN GEOGRAPHY - This brach seeks to explain : - how we adapt our activities to our surroundings -

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It analyses the form of spatial organisation.

Specialists: -

Prepare transport plans Analyse the best places to locate factories and shopping centres.

Explain the causes behind the existence of deprived areas in cities.