The Basics of Geography Pre AP World Geography Studying Geography Unit

For today, 08/26 Pick up a “Basics of Geography” and quietly begin working Signed syllabus forms can be turned in to the tray on the table – they are due tomorrow for a grade Syllabus & Continents and Oceans quiz is tomorrow

Geography is the study of the earth, both its physical and human elements. Physical Geography examples: mountains rivers climate natural resources Human Geography examples: religion dress language economic systems

Earth: Water & Land Water Land Fresh (3%) and Salt (97%) 70% of Earth’s surface Land 30% of Earth’s surface 4 basic landforms Mountains Hills Plateaus Plains

Earth’s landscape is constantly changing - these changes can be sudden while others are gradual. Forces on earth Forces inside earth

Inside the Basics of Geo Directions: Take 3 minutes and write down aspects of geography. Try and fill all 30 lines!

Collaborative Group Posters Aspects of Physical Geo 10 distinctly different items Aspects of Human Geo 10 distinctly different items Aspects of Both P & H Geo 10 distinctly different items Groups are based on the playing cards you received. You are in a group with others who have the same card as you.