Introduction to Geography(ভূগোল)

The term “Geography” was coined by greek philosopher Eratosthenes in 3rd century BCE derived from two words meaning “Description of the Earth”.

  • Geo: Meaning Earth
  • Graphien: To Describe

Geo graphy Through Ages

  • Age of Discovery (1400-1800): Exploration and mapping of new lands.
  • Classical Period (1800-1950): Scientific and classifiaction of physical and human geography.
  • Modern Era (Post 1950): Technological advancements, GIS, remote sensing and global systems.
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  root("Introduction to Geography")
    ("Basics")
      ("Term coined by Eratosthenes")
      ("Geo Earth + Graphien To describe")
      ("Description of the Earth")
    ("Development Eras")
      ("Age of Discovery 1400-1800")
      ("Classical Period 1800-1950")
      ("Modern Era Post-1950")
        ("Universe & Cosmology")
        ("Latitude and Longitude")
      ("Geomorphology")
        ("Interior of the Earth")
        ("Plate Tectonics")
        ("Earthquake, Tsunami & Volcanism")
    ("Physical Geography")
      ("Climatology")
        ("Atmosphere Structure")
        ("Insolation & Heat Budget")
        ("Winds & Pressure Belts")
        ("Clouds & Rainfall")
    ("Indian Geography")
      ("Oceanography")
        ("Deep Sea Plain")
        ("Salinity & Temperature")
        ("Currents & Tides")
      ("Physiography & Drainage")
        ("Marine Resources")
      ("Climate & Seasons")
      ("Soil & Vegetation")
      ("Agriculture & Minerals")
      ("Industries & Transport")
    ("World Geography")
      ("Asia")
      ("Africa")
      ("Europe")
      ("North America")
      ("South America")
      ("Australia")
      ("Antarctica")
    ("Mapping")
      ("India: Physical & Political")
      ("World: Political")
      ("Atlas Study")