12 March 2020

“Regional synthesis is the crux of geographical studies.” Elaborate. (15 marks)

Hartshorne asserted that geography can benefit from both regional approach and systemic approach. Thus, he advocated the development of regional synthesis approach. Where regional studies should be based upon systematic studies. Brian J.L Berry has endeavoured to explain regional synthesis by using a geographic matrix, in which the traditional dichotomies (human geography and physical geography) […]

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“Areal differentiation forms the core theme in Geography.” Explain. (10 marks)

Approach The question demanding how Areal differentiation a central theme in geography. So don’t just explain what is areal differentiation. Explain the following things- geography focused on chorology, idiographic approach. Geography as descriptive theory. Geography as regional synthesis. Use the name of thinkers and statements to conclude the answer. Answer The study of areal variation

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