World Geography

In World Geography, we examine people, places, and environments from spatial and ecological perspectives. Some topics include:

  • Influence of geography on events of the past and present 
  • Physical processes that shape the physical environment
  • Characteristics of major landforms, climates, and ecosystems
  • Political, economic, and social processes that shape cultural patterns
  • Types and patterns of settlement
  • Distribution and movement of the world population
  • Relationships among people, places, and environments
  • How location affects economic activities
  • Processes that influence political divisions
  • How culture shapes regions
  • Impact of technology and human modifications on the physical environment