Grade 4 · Social Studies · Lesson 15

Human and Physical Geography

Geography is the study of the Earth and everything on it — including the land, water, animals, people, and the things people build. Geographers divide features of the Earth into two main types: physical (natural) features and human-made features.

What this lesson teaches

1Distinguish between physical (natural) and human-made geographical features
2Give examples of physical features such as mountains, rivers, and plains
3Give examples of human-made features such as cities, roads, and dams
4Describe how humans change the natural landscape

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