Geography Basics
Geography is the study of the Earth’s physical and human features, their spatial relationships, and the processes that shape them. It is a broad and interdisciplinary field that incorporates elements of natural science, social science, and the humanities.
Geographers seek to understand the complex interactions between the natural environment and human societies, and the ways in which these interactions vary across different regions and cultures.
This category contains articles about introductory concepts in geography. Find resources, books, lesson plans, and maps for teaching geography to all ages. A fun way to learn about geography is through the use of quizzes which are also listed in this category.
Mount Everest is the Biggest Mountain in England?
If you're one of six out of ten adults in the United Kingdom, apparently you believe that either Mount Everest, Snowdon, or Ben Nevis is the answer to "What's the Biggest Mountain in England?"
Geography Careers
“Well, I guess you can always teach.” If this is the response you get from friends and family when you ...
Six Famous Geographers
A look at six of the world's most famous geographers: Eratosthenes, Al Idrisi, Alexander von Humboldt, Immanuel Kant, Carl Ritter, and Arnaldo Faustini.
Why Geography?
The citizens of many of the world’s countries still don’t realize that ignorance of geography can affect their political stability, ...
National Geography Standards
A set of eighteen learning standards has been created for the science of geography which are called the National Geography Standards.