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Six Essential Elements
Managing Geography Six Essential Elements 9Geog/Olson/2009
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How do we study geography?
We organize geography into Six Essential Elements 9Geog/Olson/2009
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Essential Element #1 The World in Spatial Terms
Focuses on geography’s spatial perspective (where things are) Uses maps to study people, places and environments 9Geog/Olson/2009
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Essential Element #2: Places and Regions
Focuses on what makes a place different or similar to another place Considers physical features and human features 9Geog/Olson/2009
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Essential Element #3: Physical Systems
Focuses on natural features and systems of the Earth which include elements such as: climate, landforms, water, animals, and plants 9Geog/Olson/2009
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Essential Element #4: Human Systems
Focuses on human features and systems which include population, migration, culture, governments, economies, and movement (which includes communication and transportation) 9Geog/Olson/2009
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Essential Element #5: Environment and Society
Focuses on the relationship between people and their environment How do they effect and each other? 9Geog/Olson/2009
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Essential Element #6: Uses of Geography
Interpret the past Understand the present Plan for the future 9Geog/Olson/2009
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