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Geography is an interdisciplinary field that studies the physical features of the earth, as well as the human activities and the interrelations between them. It is divided into numerous subfields, some of which are systematic and others that are more specialized. The following are the systematic subfields of geography.
Human Geography
Human geography is the study of how human populations interact with the physical environment and how this interaction shapes the landscape. It looks at how people interact with each other, how different cultures have adapted to different environments, and how people have changed the landscape over time.
Cultural Geography
Cultural geography is the study of how different cultural groups interact with each other and how these interactions shape a region’s landscape. It looks at how different cultures have adapted to the environment and how they have changed the landscape. It also examines how different cultures have shaped the human landscape.
Environmental Geography
Environmental geography is the study of how human activities have impacted the natural environment. It looks at the effects these activities have had on the climate, the land, and the air. It also examines how human activities have shaped the natural environment and how humans are affected by the environment.
Physical Geography
Physical geography is the study of the physical features of the earth’s surface. It looks at the landforms, the oceans, the climate, and the atmosphere of the earth. Physical geography also examines how the physical environment affects human activities and how humans can adapt to it.
Regional Geography
Regional geography is the study of the characteristics of specific geographic regions. It looks at the physical features, the population, the economy, and the culture of each region. It also examines how these features interact to shape the region’s landscape.
Geo-Information Science
Geo-Information Science is the use of geographic information systems (GIS) to analyze data from satellite imagery. This subfield of geography looks at how satellite imagery can be used to map and analyze various physical and cultural features of the earth’s surface. It focuses on the accuracy of the data and how it can be used to make decisions about the environment.
These are the six systematic subfields of geography. Each of these subfields has its own set of specialized topics and methods of study. Knowing which subfields make up geography can help you understand the different areas of research and applications within the field.