In your own words, describe what geography is all about. Write a short paragraph that explains what it means to study geography. Give two examples of things you might study as a geographer. (Hint: Think about the five themes and six essential elements of geography.)

Answer:

Geography is the study of Earth’s places, people, environments, and the relationships between them. Geographers might study how cities grow and how climate affects where people live. They might also study migration, landforms, natural resources, or cultural regions.