GEOG 1113L
LAB 1
Assignment Online
Essentials of Geography
Georgia State University
, lOMoARcPSD|51648332
Lab 1: Essentials of Geography
GEOG 1113L – Introduction to Landforms Lab
Name: Noah Garland
I. What is Physical Geography?
1. Describe the purpose of physical geography. What is a major influence on physical
geography that cannot be ignored? (5 points)
The purpose of physical geography is to recognize the characteristics of the
environment and the processes that create, modify, and destroy those
environments. One reason e can’t ignore because environmental changes as effect
on humans and as well as many other organisms on the planet
2. Match each earth system with its associated features. (2 points each)
Atmosphere = _C_
Hydrosphere = _D_
Lithosphere = _A_
Biosphere = _B_
A. Continents, outermost layer of the earth, oceanic crust
B. Where life exists
C. Clouds, weather, ozone layer, air
D. All of the planet’s water
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LAB 1
Assignment Online
Essentials of Geography
Georgia State University
, lOMoARcPSD|51648332
Lab 1: Essentials of Geography
GEOG 1113L – Introduction to Landforms Lab
Name: Noah Garland
I. What is Physical Geography?
1. Describe the purpose of physical geography. What is a major influence on physical
geography that cannot be ignored? (5 points)
The purpose of physical geography is to recognize the characteristics of the
environment and the processes that create, modify, and destroy those
environments. One reason e can’t ignore because environmental changes as effect
on humans and as well as many other organisms on the planet
2. Match each earth system with its associated features. (2 points each)
Atmosphere = _C_
Hydrosphere = _D_
Lithosphere = _A_
Biosphere = _B_
A. Continents, outermost layer of the earth, oceanic crust
B. Where life exists
C. Clouds, weather, ozone layer, air
D. All of the planet’s water
Downloaded by Benjamin Luca ()
