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@article{174822,
        author = {ANUPAM MINZ and Dr. ANAND TIWARI},
        title = {NATURE OF GEOGRAPHY AS A DISCIPLINE},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {11},
        pages = {6964-6969},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=174822},
        abstract = {The study of geography explores the relationship between the physical environment and human activities, highlighting the intricate interactions between natural and cultural phenomena. Originating in ancient Greece, geography has evolved from a descriptive field into an analytical science. The term "geography," coined by Eratosthenes, means "to describe the earth," emphasizing the discipline's focus on the Earth's surface and its ever-changing landscapes, influenced by both natural processes and human interventions. Geography's scope spans various fields, including environmental management, disaster response, urban planning, and resource utilization. The two primary approaches to studying geography are systematic and regional, focusing on specific phenomena and spatial distributions, respectively.
Geography's role in society is vast, aiding in decision-making processes like urban planning, disaster relief, and sustainable development. The discipline uses various methods and techniques such as cartography, GIS, and spatial analysis to analyze and visualize geographical patterns and processes. Sub-branches like physical geography, human geography, and regional geography allow for a comprehensive understanding of Earth's systems, from atmospheric conditions to human settlement dynamics. Geography's interdisciplinary nature, drawing from mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences, positions it as a field of synthesis that fosters a deeper understanding of our world and its changing spatial configurations.},
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        month = {April},
        }