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Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Geography
What Geography: As a Subject covers in Gujarat Board Class 11 Geography: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include What is Geography?, Geography.
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4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 11 Geography · 2026-27
Topics in Geography: As a Subject
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What is Geography?
- Geography studies variations in physical and human elements on Earth's surface
- Term 'Geography' coined by Eratosthenes (Greek scholar, 2nd century BC)
- Etymology: Geo (Earth) + Graphia (to describe) = Earth's description
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Geography as a Discipline - Historical Development
- Ancient contributions: Vedas, Puranas, Atharvaveda describe Earth's characteristics
- Greek pioneers: Thales (first geographer), Eratosthenes (measured Earth's circumference), Ptolemy (latitude-longitude system), Strabo (17 geography books)
- Indian scholars: Aryabhatta (solar system), Varahmihir (Earth's diameter), Bhaskaracharya (gravitation), Brahmagupta (astronomy)
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Geography as an Integrating Subject
- Geography integrates natural and social sciences to explain reality holistically
- Mathematics: Essential for understanding Earth's rotation, latitude-longitude, weather data
- Natural Sciences: Geology, astronomy, physics, botany, biology all relate to physical geography
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Approaches to Geographical Study
- Two main approaches: Systematic and Regional
- Systematic Approach (Humboldt): Studies geographical elements as topics at global level
- Examples of systematic study: Global vegetation types, climate patterns, landforms
Key Concepts
Geography is the science that systematicallyGeography studies five interconnected spheresSystematic approach (developed by Humboldt) studiesStudies natural features and processes includingExamines human activities and their relationship
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