Freshman Geography Chapter 1 note
1.1. Geography: Definition, Scope, and Themes Chapter Overview: • This chapter introduces the meaning, scope, themes, and approaches of Geography, and discusses the location, shape, and size of Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa. It also covers basic map reading skills. Objectives: • Understand the meaning and scope of Geography. • Explain the themes of Geography. • Analyze the implications of Ethiopia’s location, shape, and size on various aspects. • Acquire basic map reading skills. 1.1.1. Meaning of Geography: • Definition: Geography is the scientific study of the Earth that analyzes spatial and temporal variations of physical, biological, and human phenomena, and their interrelationships over the Earth's surface. 1.1.2. The Scope, Approaches, and Themes of Geography: • Scope: Geography studies the Earth’s surface, the interface of atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere, providing the habitable zone for humans. • Approaches: o Human-Physical Contin...