If you think that geography means memorizing a list of states and their capitals, think again. Geography is a broad and ever-changing subject. It includes the study of Earth's physical features, as well as the countless and fascinating ways that humans, animals, and plants interact with the world around them. This textbook covers six essential elements of Geography learning standards: 1. The world in spatial terms, 2. Places and regions, 3. Physical systems, 4. Human systems, 5. Environment and society, 6. The uses of geography. - Publisher.