Geography is a science concerned with the nature of geographic distributions and their variations in pattern and intensity from place to place. Geography coursework illustrates and evaluates spatial structures and distribution, as well as the nature of the similarities, differences, and interaction between man and his cultural components; the environment, and resources. A knowledge of geography is essential to students majoring in history or political science.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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