GEO E111 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Climatology, Biogeography, Geomorphology
Document Summary
Scientific study of the earth as a home of man. Study of interrelationship on natural and human phenomena on the earth"s surface. All external conditions surrounding an organism which has influence over its behaviour. Environment can be divided into two: the physical environment. Natural physical conditions of weather, climate, vegetation, animals, soil, landforms and drainage: the human environment. Human activities such as farming, forestry, mining, tourism, settlement, transportation, trade and industry. Deals with the study of natural physical environment of human kind. The areas covered include: geology-study of the origin, structure and composition of the earth. Study of people and their activities on the earth"s surface. The areas covered include: mining, forestry, agriculture, fishing, wildlife and tourism, industry, energy etc, practical geography. A smaller branch which equips the learner with practical skills that enhance their understanding and interpretation of human and physical geographical information.
