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    Name: Roselle L.

    Galuga
    Social Studies
    Module Tilte: Geography

    Introduction to Geography

    I.Introduction
    > Geography is the study of places and the relationships between people and their
    environment. It seeks to understand where things are found,why they are there,and
    how they develop and change over time.
    > geography is the study of the earth's landscape environment and the interactions
    between humans and their surroundings.It encompasses a wide range of topics from
    physical features like mountains and rivers to human activities such as
    urbanization and globalization.

    II. Contex/Body of the Report

    A. The importance of Geography


    > Geography is the important because it helps us understand the word we live in. It
    provides a framework for understanding the complex relationships between humans and
    their environment, and it help us make sense of the worlds cultural and physical
    diversity.

    • Branches of Geography

    1. Physical Geography - this branch of geography deals with study of natural


    features of the earth including climate,landforms,and ecosystem.
    2. Human Geography - this branch fucuses on people and their communities, cultures,
    economics and interactions with the environment.
    3.Geographical Information System - this branch uses digital technology to analyze
    and represent geographical data .

    • Physical Geography

    1.Earth's structure
    -core, mantle, crust
    2. Plate Tectonics
    - diagram
    3.Landforms
    - mountains,plains, plateaus
    4. Climate
    - climate zones

    • Human Geography

    Population distribution
    Physical factors:
    1.topography - mountains regions and areas with rugged terrain often have sparse
    population due to limited habitable land
    2.climate- extreme climates such as deserts ,polar regions, or areas with high
    humidity may deter settlement .

    Human factors

    1.Economic opportunities - regions with abundant job opportunities, industries and


    resources tend to attarct more people
    2. Urbanization - Cities and urban areas with amenities,service ñ,and cultural
    attractions tend to have higher population concentrations.
    III. Maps in Geography

    Types of Maps;

    1.Political Map - is a type of a map that displays boundaries and bonds between
    countries,states,provinces, cities and other developments.
    2.Psical Map- fucos on displaying the natural feature of the earth surface
    3.Climate change - is a type of thematic map that illustrates the different climate
    regions and zone accross a specific area or the entire globe

    Geographic Information System GIS:

    1.Urban planning - refers to the process of designing, regulating and manaythe


    development of urban areas to create sustainable functional and aesthetically
    pleasing communities.
    2.Environmental Management - refers to the process of overseeing and implementing
    strategies, policies,and practices to protect, conserve and sustainably manage
    natural resources and the environment.
    3.Disaster Response - refers to the coordinated efforts and actions taken to the
    immediate needs of individuals, communities, and infructure affected by a natural
    or man made disaster.

    IV. Discussions

    A. Key concepts in Geography


    •Location: every point on earth has a specific location that can be identified
    using a coordinate system
    •Region: a region is an area of land that has common features
    •Scale: In geography, scale refers to the ratio between the size of things in the
    real world and rhe size of those same things on a map.
    •Space: refers to the physical gap or interval between two objects.
    •Place: refers to the physical and human aspects of a location

    V. Contemporary Issues in Geography


    >Geography plays a crucial role in understanding some of the critical issues facing
    our world today, such as climate change urbanization and migration.

    VI. Conclusions

    > Geography is a diverse field that offers as tools to better understand the world
    we live in. By studying geography, we can begin to understand the relationships and
    common issues that link humans and our environment. This module provide basic
    introduction to geography and its importance, but the study of geography
    encompasses much more. As you delve deeper into this subject, you'll discover the
    compexities and wonders of the worlds landscape, cultures and place.

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