Harbours to Highlands A Geography Manual
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"What is Geography used for and
what is a Geographer?"

Comprehension Exercise

For each of the following, decide which branch of geography the geographer specializes in. Review the story for definitions of each.

Branches of geography
agriculture geography historical geography population geography
biogeography industrial geography regional geography
cartography marketing geography urban geography
geomorphology political geography  

1. Peter is studying Canada's weaknesses and strengths. _________
2. Walter is studying a plan for public transportation in the city of Halifax. _________
3. Sally is studying the mountain ranges in Canada. _________
4. John in making a map of Nova Scotia. _________
5. Bob is studying farming in the Annapolis Valley. _________
6. Mary is studying the deer population in Nova Scotia. _________
7. Carl is trying to find the best spot for the new bargain store. _________
8. Joe is trying to find a place in Nova Scotia to open a canning factory. _________
9. Cora is studying the distribution of races of the people living in different areas in the city of Halifax. _________
10. Matt is studying how the Halifax Harbour looked in the past and the changes that occurred over time. _________
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