Question

Which were the two main branches of geography?
2. What are the recent techniques that helped the geographer to understand the earth's surface
better?​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. physical and human geography.

2. The techniques that geographers use in their work are not developed in a vacuum. They are developed to address specific problems and, thus, reflect the focus of the discipline at particular times. These techniques reflect the conscious decisions of geographers about the kinds of information that are important to collect; the spatial scales at which information should be collected, compiled, analyzed, and displayed; data sampling strategies and experimental designs; data representation; and methods for data analysis. As theoretical paradigms change, so do the techniques for empirical research. Thus, advancement of the discipline goes hand in hand with the development of new and improved techniques for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting information. Sidebars 4.1 and 4.2 illustrate the close relationship between advancement of the discipline and technique development.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. Physical and Human Geography.

2.The second answer is pretty long, so is included in the explanation.....

Explanation:

1. Physical geography Looks at the Natural process of the Earth, such as climate and plate tectonics, wind movements etc. Human geography looks at the impact and behavior of people and their implications in the physical world.

2. The techniques that geographers use in their work are not developed in a vacuum. They are developed to address specific problems and, thus, reflect the focus of the discipline at particular times. These techniques reflect the conscious decisions of geographers about the kinds of information that are important to collect; the spatial scales at which information should be collected, compiled, analyzed, and displayed; data sampling strategies and experimental designs; data representation; and methods for data analysis. As theoretical paradigms change, so do the techniques for empirical research. Thus, advancement of the discipline goes hand in hand with the development of new and improved techniques for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting information.