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ge·og·ra·phy

geography

pronunciation:: ji a gr fi
features:: Word History, Word Explorer, Word Parts

part of speech:	noun
inflections:	geographies
definition 1:	Geography is the study of the earth's land forms, climate, and bodies of water. When you study geography, you also learn about the different countries and regions of the world and the people who live there. My mother can tell you where all the major bodies of water and mountain ranges are in the world because she loves geography.
definition 2:	The geography of a country is the physical features of that country. When you read about the geography of the United States, you might learn about its lakes and rivers, its deserts, or its mountain ranges. You might also learn about the different states and their capitals and large cities.

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Geography comes from a Latin word that means "a written description of the earth."

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	associated with geography
	map, social studies
	broader category that includes geography
	science
	some tools for studying geography
	atlas, globe, map
	some topics of study in geography
	animals, buildings, cities, climate, culture, deserts, lakes, land, mountains, natural resources, oceans, plains, plants, rivers, seas, towns, transportation, waterways

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