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Geography is the study of earth’s landscapes, people, places and environments. It is, quite
simply, about the world in which we live.
What is geography?
• Study of the earth and everything around it.
• What people do to the earth.
• How human activity affects us and the earth.
Archaeologist and Anthropologist
• Study the origin, development and behaviour of humans.
• They examine the cultures, languages, archaeological remains and physical characteristics of people in various parts of the world.
King Richard III remains recently found in a car park in Leicester.
Environmentalist
• Someone that works to protect the environment.
• Try to change the harmful things humans do – engine efficiency, saving power, recycling and renewable energy.
Environmental Scientist
• How and why the world is changing nationally and globally.
• Analyse samples of air, water and other substances to identify and assess threats to people and the environment (air and water born diseases – typhoid, cholera).
• Clean up polluted areas.
Seismologist
Scientific study of earthquakes and their effects such as tsunamis and volcano eruptions.
Geologist
Gives insight to the history of the earth.
Politics
• Town planning• Road Improvements• Town redevelopment
Anyone know
where this picture was
taken?
Travel and Tourism
Travel Writer
• Travel the world writing about places visited.• Blogs, reviews, travel brochures, research for
travel companies and many more.
Animals
• Working to protect animals that are becoming endangered due to global warming.
• Protecting habitats
• Natural wildlife
Teacher
One of the best jobs in the world!