1. Physical and
Human Geography

2. What is Geography?
There are two major divisions (branches) of geography:
Physical Geography:
The study of how that earth’s natural features vary from place to place. (surface of the earth)
Includes the study of mountains and plains, weather and climates, plants and animals, and water resources, etc.

3. What is Geography?
There are two major divisions (branches) of geography:
Human (Cultural) Geography:
The study of how people and their activities vary from place to place. (people of the earth)
Includes politics, economics, culture, ways of life, clothing, history, religion, and language

4. Examples of Physical Geography
What is Geography?
Examples of Physical Geography
Meteorology
The study of weather.
Cartography
The study of map making.
Geology
The study of the history of the earth thru rock formations.
Astronomy
The study of planets, stars, and other heavenly bodies.
Zoology
The study of animals.
Botany
The study of plants and plant life.
Volcanology
The study of volcanoes.

5. Examples of Human Geography
What is Geography?
Examples of Human Geography
Economics
The study of economic systems.
Medical
The treatment of illnesses and diseases in humans and animals.
Religion
The worship of a higher being
Culture
A peoples way of life
Language
The ways of communication between people.
Politics
The study of systems of government.
Population
People, density, patterns, and trends

6. What is Geography? Geo-Person Activity
Using your notes, create a geo-person that reflects the two branches of geography, and the examples given of the two branches.
Use the following example as a guide.

7. What is Geography?
Geo-Person Example: