Introduction to Geography

Syllabus tag: KCSE | Geography | Form 1 | Topic 1 Introduction to Geography

Lesson objectives

By the end of this topic, you should be able to:

• Define geography and explain the meaning of environment.
• Describe the branches of geography and what each studies.
• Explain the importance of studying geography.
• Show the relationship between geography and other subjects.

Summary

Geography is the study of the earth as the home of man. The environment is everything surrounding us, both physical and human. Geography divides into physical, human and economic, and practical geography. It is studied for its career, conservation and citizenship value, and it borrows from almost every other subject.