1. The Basics of Geography
Pre AP World Geography
Intro and Physical Geographyr Unit

2. For today, 08/26
Pick up a “Basics of Geography” and quietly begin working
Signed syllabus forms can be turned in to the tray on the table – they are due tomorrow for a grade
Syllabus & Continents and Oceans quiz is tomorrow

3. Earth: Water & Land Water Land Fresh (3%) and Salt (97%)
70% of Earth’s surface
Land
30% of Earth’s surface
4 basic landforms
Mountains
Hills
Plateaus
Plains

4. Earth’s landscape is constantly changing - these changes can be sudden while others are gradual.
Forces on earth
Forces inside earth

5. Inside the Basics of Geo
Directions:
Take 3 minutes and write down aspects of geography. Try and fill all 30 lines!

6. Geography is the study of the earth, both its physical and human elements.
Physical Geography examples:
mountains
rivers
climate
natural resources
Human Geography examples:
religion
dress
language
economic systems

7. The Basics of Geography
With your team, use the given supplies and EXPLAIN the basics of geography using a combination of words and pictures.