GEO 142 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Remote Sensing, Corn Belt, Rust Belt
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Geography- the study of the spatial patterns and of differences and similarities from one place to another in environment and culture. Geographers study place, location and the where . Geographers study where things are on earth, and then ask why they"re there, how and when . Maps are very important tools for geographers. Early geography traces back to ancient greeks. Coined term geography around 3rd century bc. Calculated circumference of the earth at 25,000 miles (very close!) Greeks were first to use latitude and longitude in 2nd century. Ptolemy wrote geographia, an 8-volume work on geography in 150 ad. Just memorization (names of places, locations, etc ) Geographers in the intelligence community help us understand the politics and cultures of the region and how they relate to the conflict. Geographers at the state department advise the secretary of state on issues related to international conflict.
