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geography

/dʒiˈɒgrəfi/
English Definition
n. study of Earth's features
中文释义
地理,地理学
Example Sentence

Studying the geography of the Nile River reveals how its seasonal floods shaped ancient Egyptian agriculture.

研究尼罗河的地理特征揭示了其季节性洪水如何塑造了古埃及的农业。

Synonyms
topography terrain landscape
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
geo(earth)+graphy(write)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “geography”?

  1. A Study of Earth's features
  2. B Reason or justification
  3. C Disadvantage, negative aspect
  4. D Practical view, art style
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A — Study of Earth's features. “geography” means study of Earth's features.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “study of Earth's features”?

  1. A realism
  2. B explanation
  3. C drawback
  4. D geography
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D — geography. “geography” means study of Earth's features.

Common questions about “geography”

What does “geography” mean?

geography — study of Earth's features. In Chinese: 地理,地理学.

How do you pronounce “geography”?

geography is pronounced /dʒiˈɒgrəfi/.

How is “geography” used in a sentence?

Studying the geography of the Nile River reveals how its seasonal floods shaped ancient Egyptian agriculture. (研究尼罗河的地理特征揭示了其季节性洪水如何塑造了古埃及的农业。)

What are synonyms for “geography”?

topography, terrain, landscape — all close in meaning to geography (study of Earth's features).

Is “geography” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. geography is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “geography”?

geo(earth)+graphy(write)

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