Scope and Definition of Geography
Delve into the realm of geography with a focus on its definition, scope, and importance. Explore the two sides of this synthesizing discipline, its sub-divisions, and the significance of geo-literacy. Uncover why geography is a fundamental aspect of understanding our world, from physical landscapes to human societies.
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Geographic Fundamentals of Geospatial Intelligence Lesson 2 Definition and Scope of Geography
Introduction Purpose Outline Kant s Three Ways of Ordering Knowledge Geography Defined Two Sides of the Coin A Synthesizing Discipline Why I Love Geography The Necessity of Geo-Literacy Summary and Conclusion
Kants 3 Ways to Order Knowledge Topical Everything about one thing Chronological Study change over time and what happened in the past Focus of Historians Spatial Study where things happen, whey they happen there, and how they interact Focus of Geographers
Definition of Geography Geo means ? Earth Graphy means ? To write about or map Thus Geography literally means ? To write about the earth The study of spatial variation, of how and why things differ from place to place on the surface of the earth. (textbook definition) Dr Corson s defintion Geography explains how the world works
Two Sub-divisions Physical Geography Meteorology (weather) Climatology (climate) Geomorphology (landforms) Human Geography Population Geography Cultural Geography Economic Geography Political Geography *Geographic Techniques
Geography=Synthesis Geology Economics Economic Geography Geomorphology GEOGRAPHY
Why I Love Geography It explains a lot about how the world works. As a synthesizing discipline it gives me the flexibility to study any interesting subject through the lens of the spatial perspective. The Geo-Techniques give us powerful tools to help solve the world s problems. It has been enormously useful in my military career and provided opportunities outside my military specialty. It is fascinating and fun.
Geo-Literacy Surveys show Americans are notoriously Geo-illiterate America is a hyper-power and plays a major role in world events It is sad, dangerous, and undemocratic for a hyper-power to have geo-illiterate citizens Geo-illiterate geospatial analysts are a potential threat to our national security and by extension the safety of the world
Summary and Conclusion Summary Kant s Three Ways of Ordering Knowledge Geography Defined Two Sides of the Coin A Synthesizing Discipline Why I Love Geography The Necessity of Geo-Literacy Conclusion Review the Wikipedia article on Geography
