geo-, ge- +

Knowledge of the earth.

Someone who is versed in geognosy; a geologist.

Characterized by having knowledge of the general structures of the earth.

1. Knowledge of the general structure of the earth.
2. An earlier term for the science of the earth; now, replaced by geology.
3. Etymology: from Greek; literally "knowledge of the earth".

1. The theory of the origin, or formation, of the earth.
2. Study of the formation of the earth.
3. The origin or generation of the earth.

1. A person who specializes in geographical research, delineation, and study.
2. Someone who scientifically studies the surface of the earth, including such aspects as its climate, topography, vegetation, and population; as well as, the effects on the earth's surface of human activities.

1. Relating to geography or to the geography of a specific region.
2. Concerning the topography of a specific region.

Referring to, or characterized by, the science that has for its objectives the description of the earth’s surface, with reference to its form and physical features, its natural and political divisions, the climate, productions, population, etc., of the various countries.

A theory stating that culture can be explained by the geographical circumstances in which it is found.

For example, the idea that a desert environment will produce a nomadic culture since desert terrain facilitates movement and the lack of consistent rainfall stimulates such movement.

Characterized by the scientific study of the surface of the earth including the topographical features of a region, or regions, of the earth.

A representation of the globe constructed on a plane with lines representative of and corresponding to the meridians and parallels of the curved surface of the earth.

A deep steep-walled half-bowl-like recess or hollow, variously described as horseshoe-shaped, crescent-shaped, or semi-circular in form, situated high on the side of a mountain and commonly at the head of a glacial valley and produced by the erosive activity of a mountain glacier.

It often contains a small round lake, and it may, or may not, be occupied by ice or snow.

The physical character and distribution of natural resources on the face of the earth.

The fundamental differences between land and ocean, latitudinal differences in insulation, spatial variations in receipts of precipitation, and patterns of geological composition, and deformation of the earth's crust together provide the basis for distinguishing definite geographical patterns of resource availability through out the world.

Geographic System, Part 1.

Geographic System, Part 2.