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geography
The scientific discipline that studies the land, phenomena, characteristics and inhabitants of Earth. This field seeks to understand the natural and man-made complexities of Earth. It explores the social, political, and economic characteristics of human societies as well as the morphological properties of the Earth.
Alternative Names
geography studiesthe study of landland studies
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geography is a useful but optional skill for 25 occupation(s).
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