Branches of

Geography
The Major Branches of
Geography

Physical Geography
&
Human Geography
 Physical
Geography
Physical Geography
Definition

The study of Earths

natural landscapes &
physical systems,
including the atmosphere
 What do
Physical
Geographers
STUDY?
LANDFORMS OF
THE WORLD
DESERTS PLAINS

MOUNTAINS
CLIMATE & HOW IT
Affects Landscapes

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 Human
Geography
 Human Geography
Definition

Study of PEOPLE, past or

present, their activities,
& how they vary from
place to place
 What do
Human
Geographers
STUDY?
Location & Distribution
of People on Earth
Peoples Activities
Differences Among
People
 People Creating
Different Governments
The Exchange of
Goods & Services
Some Other Types of
Human Geographers
Cultural Geographers study
cultures (food, dress, activities,
beliefs, etc.) around the world

Population Geographers they

study the growth & diversity of
the worlds population