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PHYSICAL AND HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

Answer the following questions.

1. Define Geography.
Geography is the study of Earth’s landscapes, people, places and environments. It is the study
about the world in which we live.

2. Who are Geographers?

Geographers are people who study geography.

3. What are the two types of geography?

The two types of geography are physical geography and human geography.

4. What is Physical Geography?

Physical geography is the study of the Earth’s natural features. It is about the land, sea and
environment around us. It includes natural features created by nature or Creator.

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5. What are landforms?
Landforms are natural features formed by rivers, sea, ice and volcanoes.

6. What is Human Geography?

Human geography is the study of where and how people live. It includes man made features
created by human.

7. State any four tools used by Geographer in their work.

Photographs Satellites
Computers Maps

8. What is fieldwork?
Fieldwork is simplest method of going out to a place to observe and gather information.
9. Who are Cartographers?
Cartographers are people who make maps.

10. State any three reasons why we study geography.

 It helps us to become an informative global citizen.
 To know the world in better way.
 It helps us to develop better understanding about surrounding and improves our relationship
with nature.
 It encourages us to be responsible citizen who works to care for nature and protect it.

Choose the best answer.

1. Identify whether the below image comes under Physical or human Geography

a. Physical Geography
b. Human Geography

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2. Identify whether the below image comes under Physical or human Geography

a. Physical Geography
b. Human Geography

3. Identify whether the below image comes under Physical or human Geography

a. Physical Geography
b. Human Geography

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4. Identify whether the below image comes under Physical or human Geography

a. Physical Geography
b. Human Geography

5. Identify whether the below image comes under Physical or human Geography

a. Physical Geography
b. Human Geography

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5. Identify whether the below image comes under Physical or human Geography

a. Physical Geography
b. Human Geography

6. Identify whether the below image comes under Physical or human Geography

a. Physical Geography
b. Human Geography

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