Geography
Intro to Geography
A. What is geography? What words come to mind as you think about the word
GEOGRAPHY?
Definition:
B. Based on what you have read in the articles about Physical and Human Geography,
answer the following questions:
1. Briefly define and give an example of each term.
Human Geography:
Physical Geography:
2. Based on what you read, which aspect of Geography is most interesting to you:
Physical Geography or Human Geography? Why? (2-3 Sentences)
C. Read two of the following articles and, in your own words, summarize the reasons
they offer that support the study of geography.
- 4 Reasons to Study Geography
https://www.thoughtco.com/why-study-geography-1435605
- Why Geography Matters More Now Than Ever
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/education/column-geography-matters-students-now-ever
- US Students Are Terrible At Geography
https://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2015/10/16/us-students-are-terrible-at-geography
Article Choice 1:
Article Choice 2:
Summary:
Summary:
D. Based on what you’ve read, why is it important to study geography? What reasons for
studying geography are most appealing to you? In your response, be sure to include at
least two reasons and explain why those reasons connect to you personally. (3-4
Sentences)