Connecting with Space and Place

Geography is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments. Geographers explore both the
physical properties of Earth’s surface and the human societies spread across it. They also examine how human culture interacts
with the natural environment and the way that locations and places can have an impact on people. Geography seeks to understand
where things are found, why they are there, and how they develop and change over time. Read More...

Physical Geography
Physical geography is the study of Earth’s seasons, climate, atmosphere, soil, streams, landforms, and oceans.

Human Geography
Human geography is the study of the distribution of networks of people and cultures on Earth’s surface.

Geography is Important AND Fun!

Guerrilla Geography

Why Do You Love Geography?

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Geospatial Revolution

What is Geography?

Ideas for a Geography-Rich Classroom

Geography Goes to the Movies

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Global Closet Calculator

Geography of a Pencil

A Latitude/Longitude Puzzle

Geography Basics
What is the difference between a GPS and a GIS? Browse our reference library for information about geography terms you should
know.
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Geography

The Global Network

Location

GIS (Geographic Information System)

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Neighborhood

Area

GPS

Region

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Geography on the Job

What can you do with a background in geography? Browse examples of awesome geographers and why they love their careers!

Geography on the Job

Juan José Valdés: Mapping Cuba

What Can You Do With Geography?

Featured Geographer Profiles

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