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GEO 101 Introduction to Elements of Physical Geography

100 levelSocial Sciences11 topics

GEO 101 covers 11 topics. StudyPath paces them into daily study sessions that finish before your exam date, with practice questions and worked answers for each one.

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Course outline

The topics this course covers, in teaching order.

  1. Meaning, scope and role of physical geography
  2. The earth and the universe
  3. Origin of the earth and its surface features
  4. Distribution of land and sea
  5. Continental drift, plate tectonics and seafloor spreading
  6. Internal structure and constituents of the earth
  7. Relief of the earth's surface: endogenic forces, faulting and folding
  8. The hydrosphere and oceanography: ocean composition, properties and circulation
  9. Elements of weather and climate
  10. Population distribution and patterns of growth
  11. Human settlements: evolution, pattern and functions

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Meaning, scope and role of physical geography

Physical geography is the branch of geography that studies the natural features and processes of the Earth, such as landforms, climate, soils, water, and vegetation. For examination purposes, you must understand what physical geography means, the areas it covers, and why it is important for explaining human activities, environmental management, and the relationship between people and nature.

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