Vocabulary Study Define Physical Geography and Human Geography.

Vocabulary Study physical geography –noun the branch of geography concerned with natural features of the earth's surface, as landforms, drainage features, climates, soils, and vegetation.

Physical Features

Vocabulary Study Human Geography, also known as Anthropogeography –noun a branch of anthropology dealing with the geographical distribution of humankind and the relationship between human beings and their environment.

Human Geography

Think about this? Why do people move from one place to another?

People move from one place to another for the following reasons… Migration – moving from one area to settle in another. Push factor – Problems that push people to live in another place. Pull factor – employment, education, rights, freedom, peace, and safety.

Transportation What is a transportation barrier? What is a transportation corridor?

Transportation barriers/corridors Barriers Mountain ranges Canyons Raging rivers Deserts Corridors Modern forms of transportation Lakes Rivers Oceans

How do humans adapt to the environment in which they live?

Human Adaptations Clothing Air conditioning Heating Farming for food Hurting the environment. Technology Interaction – using public transportation.

Answer this question: Why do cities grow near major water sources? Do people live where there is no water?

Possible answers to previous question… Drinking water. Water for animals. Water for farming. Water for waste removal. Water for industry.

Watch the following video and be prepared to answer questions about what you learn. –“Physical Geography” [29:12]