Geographers ask:
- Where are things located on earth?
- Why are they located where they are?
- How do places and regions differ?
- What impact do people have on their surrounding environments?
To investigate these questions, geographers use a variety of tools and technologies such as:
- Map interpretation
- Data analysis
- Research
- Fieldwork
- Satellite images
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
Why take Geography:
- Increase one's knowledge and understanding of the world
- Improve literacy skills
- Develop critical thinking skills
- Practice oral and written communication skills
- Problem solve important geographic issues