geography

What are the branches of geography?

                          Physical geography

 Physical geography (or physiography) focuses on geography as an Earth science. It aims to understand the physical problems and the issues of lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, pedosphere, and global flora and fauna patterns (biosphere).

Physical geography can be divided into many broad categories, including:

Biogeography Climatology & Meteorology Coastal geography Environmental management Geodesy Geomorphology Glaciology Hydrology & Hydrography Landscape ecology Oceanography Pedology Palaeogeography Quaternary science
Human geography   Human geography is a branch of geography that focuses on the study of patterns and processes that shape the human society. It encompasses the human, political, cultural, social, and economic aspects. Human geography can be divided into many broad categories, such as: Cultural geography Development geography Economic geography Health geography Historical & Time geog. Political geog. & Geopolitics Pop. geog. or Demography Religion geography Social geography Transportation geography Tourism geography Urban geography