1. Geography Geo - Latin. Meaning having to do with the Earth.
Graphy - Latin. Meaning the writing of.

2. What is Geography?
Geography is the science that tries to understand how the Earth works and how humans change it.
This science examines the Earth’s surface and the processes that shape it.
Geography especially looks at the relationship between people and the Earth’s physical environment.

3. WHAT IS A GEOGRAPHIC ISSUE?
An issue:
Is of concern to many people.
Has many different sides (perspectives to it)…
Some sides may be in dispute…
Requires a solution…
For example, someone’s pet running away from home is a problem.
The way people mistreat animals is an issue.

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