Saturday, March 3, 2012

Why study Geography?

          Geography is the study of Earth's landscapes, people, places and environments. It is to understand the Earth and all of its human and natural complexities and the process of how things evolved. We study Geography for the knowledge.


          Geography puts this understanding of social and physical processes within the context of places and regions  recognising the great differences in cultures, political systems, economies, landscapes and environments across the world, and the links between them. Understanding the causes of differences and inequalities between places and social groups underlie much of the newer developments in human geography.


          Having knowledge of Geography is helpful in related jobscopes such as applied management resources and environments. It also allows us to understand what causes the natural disasters in the world and how to react when natural disasters occur. Understanding the causes such as global warming and anything that affects the world is the first step to enable us to figure ways to reduce or eliminate the problems. Learning through geography  whether gained through formal learning or experientially through travel, fieldwork and expeditions  helps us all to be more socially and environmentally sensitive, informed and responsible citizens and employees.

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