Chapter 1Chapter 1

Lesson 1 Introduction to Lesson 1 Introduction to GeographyGeography

What Is the First Branch of What Is the First Branch of Geography?Geography?

Physical geography The study of Earth itself; the study of t

he land, water, air, plants, and animals of the natural world

Animal KingdomAnimal Kingdom

What Are Some Landforms What Are Some Landforms on Earth’s Surface?on Earth’s Surface?

Why does the earth look blue from outer space?

Global WaterGlobal Water

Beautiful GlaciersBeautiful Glaciers （冰川）（冰川）

What is the main idea?What is the main idea?

The water cycle, a process that begins with water from the oceans and seas, is important for every aspect of life on Earth.

蒸发

冷凝蒸发蒸腾

降水地表径流

What is erosion What is erosion （侵蚀）（侵蚀） ??

U-shaped valley

U 型山谷

Grand Canyon 大峡谷

Western plains 西部平原

plateau 高原