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Geography

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!