The Basics of Geography Pre AP World Geography Intro and Physical Geographyr 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

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!

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

The Basics of Geography With your team, use the given supplies and EXPLAIN the basics of geography using a combination of words and pictures.