This course will teach you the basics of geography, including the study of the physical features of the Earth, the distribution of its population, and the impact of human activity on the environment. You will learn about the different types of maps, the use of geographic information systems (GIS), and
Geography is the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of planet Earth. Geography is an all-encompassing discipline that seeks an understanding of Earth and its human and natural complexities—not merely where objects are, but also how they have changed and come to be. While geography is specific to Earth, many concepts can be applied more broadly to other celestial bodies in the field of planetary science. Geography has been called "a bridge between natural science and social science disciplines."