Module 1 Lesson 1 - Studying Geography

the study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create

all of the human and physical features that make a place unique

Geographers often have to think and act like scientists.

Geographers do field work to gather data, or information.

a field that studies people and the relationships among them

Which of the following would a geographer who studies people do?

the huge deserts and sand dunes of Algeria are an example of physical geography.

Geographers often look at places at two different levels.

Which level of study: A geographer asks the question, "What is the local government like?"

Which level of study: A geographer asks the question, "What do the people in this area eat?"