Harbours to Highlands A Geography Manual
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  • Geographers work in the publication of atlases, maps, and textbooks.

  • Since geographers can't possibly know all the knowledge of geography, they usually specialize in one kind or branch of geography.

Some Branches of Geography

Agriculture Geography

The agricultural geographer may specialize in a certain kind of farming or a certain farming region.

Biogeography

Biogeographers usually specialize in either plant or animal geography.

Cartography

The compiling, designing and making of maps is a science called cartography. Maps are an essential tool for all geographers, but not all geographers are map makers.

Geomorphology

This deals with the study of land forms - mountains, plains, slopes, and valleys - and also coastlines.

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