AP Human Geography Geography What is geography? There are several components that make up this field of study. Geography explores the physical, social, and human aspects of the earth. All of these features interact with each other and affect where and how life occurs. According to James Rubenstein, ?Geography is both a physical and social science? (Rubenstein.) Rubenstein goes on to say when the field of study concentrates on physical features such as vegetation, climate and soil, it is a natural science. When areas such as languages, population growth and migration are studied it is a social science. The exploration of a population within a region, as well as the interaction this population has with other regions throughout the world concentrates on human geography.
HUman Geography
AP Human Geography Geography What is geography? There are several components that make up this field of study. Geography explores the physical, social, and human aspects of the earth. All of these features interact with each other and affect where and how life occurs. According to James Rubenstein, ?Geography is both a physical and social science? (Rubenstein.) Rubenstein goes on to say when the field of study concentrates on physical features such as vegetation, climate and soil, it is a natural science. When areas such as languages, population growth and migration are studied it is a social science. The exploration of a population within a region, as well as the interaction this population has with other regions throughout the world concentrates on human geography.
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