What is Geography? So much more than Maps!

The Earth seen from Apollo 17- from NASA (public domain)

When many people think of “geography” they think of maps. While maps are a fascinating tool, they make up only a part of geography. When we study geography, we study why something is in a certain location on Earth, and whether it was caused by nature or people. We study the physical processes of nature and the social processes of humans, as well as the differences and links between them. We become more aware of the interconnectedness of the world and its communities, we understand changes in our societies and in the natural world, and we become more socially and environmentally sensitive.

What does geography entail? The field of geography is usually split into 2 main fields: physical geography and human geography.

We at KidWorldCitizen also have tons of activities to learn about geography!

Here is a great cartoon from NatGeo titled “What is Geography?”