An introduction to the regions and nations of the world. The major countries including their population, resources, general development and physical setting will be investigated. An introduction to the regions and nations of the world. The major countries, including their population, resources, general development, and physical setting will be investigated. A study of California's topography, natural resources and economic patterns.
Emphasis is on current problems related to geographic factors.
Includes a study of the environmental impact of industrialization, agriculture, mining, forestry, manufacturing, pollution, depletion of resources, multinational commerce, and their geographical implication. A study of the basic physical elements of geography and their integrated patterns of world distribution. Particular emphasis is given to climate, land forms, soils and natural vegetation. A study of the basic physical elements of geography and their integrated patterns of world distribution. Particular emphasis is given to climate, land forms, soils, and natural vegetation.