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Geography: As a Subject

Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Geography

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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

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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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