Geography: It’s Nature and Perspectives

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Geography: It’s Nature and Perspectives Thinking Geographically

Tools of a Geographer

Geographers use Charts/ Data Maps (mental maps) / Globes Satellites Computers

Charts Physical Geography Human Geography Rocks and Minerals Population Landforms Settlements Soils Economic Activities Animals Transportation Plants Recreational Activities Water Religion Atmosphere Political Systems Rivers and Other Water Bodies Social Traditions Environment Human Migration Climate and Weather Agricultural Systems Oceans Urban Systems

Maps Geographers use maps as Reference materials Communication / education

So…where do you live?