# An Introduction to Geography

IELTS Academic Listening - 10 questions - 9 minutes - Note completion

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 8, Test 1, Listening Part 4. © Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Used for educational practice. Explanations and evidence notes are written by Testmigo.

## The recording

7 minutes of audio. Practice it with the player on the page; the transcript is on the answers page.

## Questions

### Questions 31-40: Note completion

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Geography
Studying geography helps us to understand:
the effects of different processes on the **(31)** _____ of the Earth
the dynamic between **(32)** _____ and population
Two main branches of study:
physical features
human lifestyles and their **(33)** _____
Specific study areas:
biophysical, topographic, political, social, economic, historical and **(34)** _____ geography, and also cartography
Key point:
geography helps us to understand our surroundings and the associated **(35)** _____
What do geographers do?
find data - e.g. conduct censuses, collect information in the form of **(36)** _____ using computer and satellite technology
analyse data - identify **(37)** _____, e.g. cause and effect
publish findings in form of:
a) maps
easy to carry
can show physical features of large and small areas
BUT a two-dimensional map will always have some **(38)** _____
b) aerial photos
can show vegetation problems, **(39)** _____ density, ocean floor etc.
c) Landsat pictures sent to receiving stations
used for monitoring **(40)** _____ conditions etc.

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