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Nature of a Geography

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Geography

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1.1 Introduction to Geography

  • Geography is one of the oldest earth sciences, studying the Earth as the home of humans.
  • The term 'Geography' comes from Greek: 'Geo' meaning Earth and 'Graphy' meaning to write or describe.
  • Eratosthenes (276–194 BCE) first used the word 'Geography'.
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1.2 Geography in Daily Life

  • Geography helps in navigation, travel planning, and understanding local environments.
  • Natural features (mountains, rivers) change slowly; cultural features (roads, buildings) change rapidly.
  • Maps provide simplified, graphic representations of Earth’s surface.
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1.3 Development of Geography

  • Ancient Period: Greeks like Herodotus, Aristotle, and Eratosthenes laid early foundations.
  • Pre-Modern Period (15th–18th century): Explorers like Columbus and Vasco da Gama expanded geographical knowledge.
  • Modern Period: Alexander von Humboldt and Carl Ritter founded modern scientific geography.
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1.4 Scope of Geography

  • Geography is holistic and interdisciplinary, connecting natural and social sciences.
  • It studies spatial arrangements of natural and cultural features.
  • Applications in armed forces, environment management, disaster control, urban planning, and tourism.

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