The document provides an overview of why geography is an important subject to study and the skills and career opportunities it can provide. Specifically, it notes that studying geography allows one to better understand global issues, make informed decisions about news and current events, and gain useful skills like map reading, data analysis, problem solving, and presenting information. It also lists several career paths that are related to geography such as teaching, environmental work, surveying, tourism, and more. The document encourages choosing geography in order to be prepared to engage with the world's future challenges and opportunities.
2. Why study geography? Some global issues are having a real impact on our lives now, like the depletion of the Ozone Layer.
3. Why study geography? Geography is always in the news and all around us. By studying geography you learn how to understand the issues in the news and make up your own mind about them.
4. Why study geography? It can be incredibly useful future decision making. Learn about rivers and their floodplains and avoid ending up in a house like this
5. What skills will I gain in geography? Global citizenship (awareness of our world and how to take care of it) Environmental Awareness