Module 1 Lesson 2 - Branches of Geography

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What are the two main branches of geography?

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physical, human

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the study of the world's landforms, bodies of water, climates, soils, and plants

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physical geography

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Which of the following would a physical geographer measure?
Options:
the foods served at restaurants,
the number of goods exported,
the number of crops grown,
the population of cities

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the number of crops grown

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Like scientists, physical geographers take detailed measurements.

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TRUE

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The study of the world's people, communities, and landscapes.

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human geography

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How do human geographers help people to make comparisons among cultures?

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by providing information about how people in various places meet their needs

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People all over the world have the same basic needs. What are they?

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food, water, shelter

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Do geographers study the effect people have on the world?

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TRUE

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a branch of human geography that studies of how people make and spend money

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economic geography

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the science of making maps

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cartography