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The Significance of Geography in Modern Society

Discover the importance of geography in our interconnected world. Learn how reading maps, understanding globalization, ensuring security, protecting the environment, and fostering cultural exchange are all vital aspects of utilizing geographical knowledge for making informed decisions and planning for the future.

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The Significance of Geography in Modern Society

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  1. Why Geography Is Important

  2. Maps • We need to know how to read a map • GPS can’t always give us the answers!!!!

  3. Globalization • We are all interconnected • We send resources to other countries and they send resources to us • We need to understand the geography of various places throughout the world in order to make good decisions about buying and selling necessary items • Helps to plan for the future

  4. Security • Sometimes conflicts occur throughout the world due to the geography of a location • By examining the geography of areas, we can examine the factors that lead to conflict, find solutions to current conflict and possibly prevent future conflicts

  5. The Environment • Studying natural hazards (like the potential for a hurricane or earthquake) can help lessen the effects of a natural disaster on people at risk • Help us plan for recovery after a natural disaster • Make laws and rules that will control pollution and lessen the effects of pollution

  6. Understanding the World • People identify with one another through culture • Learning about various cultures helps to improve interactions between people from all over the world

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