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Chapter 1: Introduction to Earth Geography as a Field of Learning defining geography “Earth description” areal/spatial differentiation of elements on Earth’s surface 2 branches of geography Physical/environmental geography: elements that are natural in origin cultural/human geography: elements related to human endeavor geography bridges the gap between physical and social sciences “Why what is where and so what? Science and Geography The Process of Science science is a process for gaining knowledge: observation; experimentation; logical reasoning; skepticism of unsupported conclusions; and,