Wait, the earth has lines running through it?

     

No, no, no. Not In reality. However, maps often have these little lines drawn vertically and horizontally on it. One of these imaginary lines is one you might be familiar with: the equator.        
      The other lines that run parallel to the equator are called latitude.
But wait! What about those other lines that intersect? Those are called longitude, or meridians. The center meridian is called the prime meridian, which connects both poles.

So, what exactly is Geography?

     Geography is a combination of two Greek words, "geo" and "graphy", which mean "earth" and "description". So, Geography basically means describing earth. This includes the study of land, water, atmosphere and population. The study of Geography is split up into two main fields, which are physical and human. Physical Geography involves the study of landforms, climate, and water. You can find some great information on Physical Geography at this site. Human Geography, on the other hand, investigates the interactions between humans and the environment. This is only the introduction to a series of posts that will go into even greater detail. Be sure to download the Kids Discover Geography app to learn more.

        Oscar 

Welcome to a world of Geography

 

   Helloooo! Oscar Fido here. This series of posts will get you familiar with many aspects of one topic: Geography. So, you may wonder what geography is. Well, it's the study of the earth, and how it works.    

     Now, follow me as we wisp away into the exciting world of geography, using The Discover Kids Geography App. You can find out more about this and other great resources on their website.

Oscar