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Geology · 100 Level · Second Semester
GEO 102 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN GEOGRAPHY is a 100 Level course in the Geology department, taught in the Second Semester. On La-Net Hub you can watch all 30 recorded lectures for free, grouped into 10 series, read the course lecture note online or download it as a PDF, and test yourself with practice questions.
Environmental Resources and Human Activities (Series 4) focuses on the relationship between nature’s wealth and the ways humans utilize it to sustain life and development. Environmental resources include water, soil, forests, minerals, energy sources, and biodiversity, all of which form the foundation of human survival and economic progress. Human activities—such as agriculture, industry, mining, transportation, and urbanization—depend heavily on these resources, but they also exert pressure on the environment through exploitation, pollution, and habitat alteration. This study highlights both the benefits of resource use and the challenges of overuse, scarcity, and environmental degradation. By examining this interaction, the series emphasizes the need for sustainable practices that balance human needs with ecological preservation, ensuring that resources remain available for future generations while supporting present-day development.
The Foundation of Human and Physical Geography Series 1 introduces learners to the essential principles that shape our understanding of the Earth and its people. It explores the dual aspects of geography: the physical environment , which covers landforms, climate, soils, vegetation, and natural processes, and the human environment , which examines population, settlement, culture, economic activities, and the interaction between people and their surroundings. This foundation emphasizes how natural features influence human activities and how human actions, in turn, transform the physical landscape. By bridging these two dimensions, the series provides a holistic view of geography as both a science of the Earth’s systems and a study of human adaptation, development, and sustainability. It serves as a stepping stone for deeper exploration into geographical concepts, encouraging critical thinking about the relationship between nature and society.