Dr.Lakhimi Gogoi

Geography     is a field of science dedicated to the study of the lands, the features, the inhabitants, and the phenomena of the earth.   A literal translation would be "to describe or write about the Earth". Geography is one of the oldest earth science and its roots date back in the works of the early Greek scholars. The word ‘geography’ was first used by the Greek scholar Eratosthenes in the third century B.C. Geo “ Earth” and Graphy “ to describe” literal meaning of geography is to describe about the earth’s surfaces. In other words “Geography is largely the study of the interaction of all physical and human phenomena and landscapes created by such interactions.” It is about how,why,and where human and natural activities occur and how these activities are interconnected. The first person to use the word "geography" was   Eratosthenes   (276–194 BC)

Geography is often thought of as the art of making and studying maps. Maps give us a much more correct and graphic view of the way the Earth’s surface looks compared to a picture of drawing. As earlier, even today geographical information about an area is available through reports, travel diaries and gazeteers. At present maps can be drawn by using satellite images using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools. Computers easily convert the information from satelite images into maps to show what changes development can bring about. Such information is of benefit to the society. Such mapmakers are in great demand today. Nowadays geographers, engineers, environmental scientists, city planners, social scientists, and many others learn to use GIS to understand the Earth better. Geography, not only investigtes what is where on the Earth, but also why it is there. Geographers study the location of the activities, carefully identify patterns using maps and find out the reasons for...

Geography provokes and answers questions about the natural and human worlds, using different scales of enquiry to view them from different perspectives. It develops knowledge of places and environments throughout the world, an understanding of maps, and a range of investigative and problem solving skills both inside and outside the classroom. As such, it prepares pupils for adult life and employment. Geography is a focus within the curriculum for understanding and resolving issues about the environment and sustainable development. It is also an important link between the natural and social sciences. As pupils study geography, they encounter different societies and cultures. This helps them realize how nations rely on each other. It can inspire them to think about their own place in the world, their values, and their rights and responsibilities to other people and the environment. This geographic knowledge enables us to understand the things we do on a daily or other episodi...